The need for home care services in the United States is increasing each year as more and more seniors choose to age at home. Several other factors are driving this growth, including the aging population, the high cost of assisted living and the health benefits of receiving care at home. For Home Halo franchisees, these trends create a steady market with long-term demand.

Every day, over 12,000 Americans turn 65. This trend, driven by the baby boomer generation, will continue through at least 2030, says Dan Deak, founder and CEO of Home Halo. While many people do not need support right away, the need for help usually starts between the ages of 75 and 85. That means demand will continue to rise for decades.

“Home care demand is only going to continue to increase during our lifetimes,” Deak said. “It's a great industry to be in from the standpoint of you're pretty much guaranteed growth into the future decades.”

Studies show that about 70% of people over age 65 will eventually need help with basic activities such as bathing, cooking, or getting around. When you combine this number with the large group of people turning 65 every day, the size of the home care market becomes clear.

Preference for Aging in Place

Most seniors want to remain at home rather than move to a facility. Surveys from AARP show that over 75% of older adults want to “age in place.” They prefer to stay in the homes where they have lived for many years.

“For someone who has been in the same house for 40 years, raised kids there and now has grandkids visiting, it’s very hard to be uprooted,” Deak said. “That’s where companies like ours come in. We help them stay safely in their own homes.”

The trend is also shaped by the way families live today. Many adult children live far from their parents and cannot provide daily support. In these cases, a home care company becomes an important resource.

The Cost of Assisted Living

The price of assisted living facilities and nursing homes has risen steadily. Many families cannot afford these options, or they prefer to avoid them. In-home care is often more affordable and flexible.

Home Halo builds care plans around each client’s needs. “We perform an in-home assessment to understand exactly what a client needs,” Deak said. “We routinely stay in touch with the clients via phone but also through personal visits to always make sure that our care plan matches what the needs of the client are because those can change in the blink of an eye, especially after a fall or a recent hospitalization.” 

Benefits for Seniors

Home care is not only about cost and convenience. It can also improve quality of life. Preventing falls is one of the most important benefits. A single fall can cause a major decline in health, from broken bones to long hospital stays. Caregivers help with bathing, dressing, and moving around the home safely, reducing these risks.

Emotional health is also a factor. Many seniors struggle with loneliness and isolation, especially after the pandemic. Regular visits from caregivers provide social contact that helps improve mood and mental health. “Some seniors are just lonely, and they look forward to seeing their caregiver,” Deak said.

A Stable Market for Franchisees

The demand for home care services is not likely to decline. “There are going to be jobs that are going to get replaced by computers and by artificial intelligence, but caregiving is not one of those jobs,” said Deak. “You can’t replace the personal interaction and that relationship that's being built between the client and the caregiver.” 

For business owners, this creates a steady opportunity. Home Halo offers a relatively low investment with the chance to build a business that grows as the aging population expands.

“For anywhere from $90,000 to $150,000, you can create a profitable business that is only going to continue to grow for the foreseeable future,” Deak said.

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