1Heart Caregiver Service

1Heart Caregiver Service

Franzy VerifiedInformation based on 2026 FDD

Senior Care · In-Home Care Provider

Investment min
$127K
Total: $127K–$156K
Avg gross revenue
$1.539M
Unit-level, 2026
Franchise fee
$60K
Per current disclosure
Royalty
5%
of gross revenue
Locations
33
Franchising since 2014

Description

What is 1Heart Caregiver Service?

1Heart Caregiver Services is a premier in-home care company that provides professional, non-medical support to seniors, helping them live safely and comfortably at home or in senior communities.

The company has strong business presence in major healthcare and senior facilities, as well as various online and social media platforms. 1Heart services clients in their own homes, large assisted living facilities, and other senior communities. Services include but are not limited to personal assistance, companion care & homemaking, specialized care services and hospital sitters.

1Heart Services Include:

• Companionship – light activities, general assistance, light housekeeping, transportation services

• Home care services at facilities – meal preparation, laundry, medication reminders and preparation, safety supervision

• In-home Care – meal preparation and feeding, dressing and bathing, errand shopping, medication supervision

• Dementia/Alzheimer’s care – safety supervision, person hygiene care, meal preparation, cognitive ability activities

• Round the clock care – food preparation, light housekeeping, socialization, person hygiene care, exercise services

• Care express – meal time companionship and transportation services

1Heart Superpowers:

• Powerful Item 19: shows $2+ million in gross sales, net income at $315,000+

• Low Cost Item 7: $140,000 average setup for a single unit territory

• Multiple Revenue Streams: Services range from basic companionship to specialized care (Alzheimer's, post-surgery recovery, hospice support), plus hospital sitting and facility staffing

• Established Reputation: Over 20 years in senior care with trusted partnerships across hospitals, assisted living communities, and skilled nursing facilities

• E-2 Visa Candidates Welcome: 1Heart’s Founder was an E-2 Visa candidate, this brand has helped many E-2 Visa candidates gain passage to the United States

  • Non-medical daily living support
  • Dementia care specialization
  • Live-in care options
  • Adult children decision-makers
  • Private pay focus
  • Long-term care insurance accepted

Location Analysis

Where 1Heart Caregiver Service wins

1Heart Caregiver Service's footprint is concentrated in Southern California and the West Coast, with California as the top state and Los Angeles serving as the primary market. The clustering pattern centers on the greater Los Angeles area—where the founders launched and continue to operate—and extends into dense suburban metros where a single office can serve multiple adjacent cities. Expansion has followed caregiver labor availability rather than retail corridors, with additional units placed in Sun Belt retirement-heavy metros. The business model targets seniors aging in place, adult-child decision makers, households managing dementia or post-hospitalization needs, and areas with growing 65+ populations. Private-pay families, long-term-care insurance holders, and multigenerational or immigrant households that value in-home care represent the core customer base. The input does not provide review ratings or volume, so customer sentiment cannot be assessed from the data provided. Location requirements include small administrative or office space, state home care agency or non-medical home care licensing where applicable, a local caregiver recruiting pipeline, and territory definitions based on service area rather than physical build-out. Prospective franchisees should conduct territory-level due diligence to confirm caregiver supply, competitive density, licensing timelines, and the concentration of target demographics within proposed service boundaries before committing capital.
Total Locations
34
Franchise units
33
Corporate locations
1
Avg. sq. footage
400 to 1,000 sq. ft.

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Financial Analysis

The numbers behind 1Heart Caregiver Service

Avg gross revenue$1,539,383
Investment range$126,735 – $155,623
Investment midpoint$141,179
Brand fund2%
Royalty5%
Franchise fee$60,000
Min. net worth$400,000
Min. liquid capital$150,000
1Heart Caregiver Service presents a home-based service franchise with an entry range of $125,650–$153,260, including a $60,000 franchise fee. This positions it in the lower-to-mid tier of senior care franchises, reflecting an office-based rather than facility-intensive model. The brand is still young—founded in 2014 with 24 units—indicating emerging-system maturity and limited network scale for peer benchmarking. Gross revenue of $1,268,227 is reported, though the input does not specify whether this is system-wide, per-location average, or top-quartile performance. Without margin, operating-expense, or profitability disclosure, this figure cannot be used to estimate unit economics, payback period, or franchisee returns. In-home care businesses typically face labor-intensive cost structures, caregiver turnover, regulatory compliance burdens, and working-capital demands tied to billing cycles and insurance reimbursement timing. Scalability depends on local caregiver recruitment, state licensing requirements, and the ability to build referral networks with hospitals, senior living communities, and care managers. The relatively modest investment may appeal to owner-operators or semi-absentee investors, but candidate diligence should focus on validating actual operating costs, caregiver wage pressure, client acquisition expense, and cash-flow cycles through Item 19 review and franchisee interviews.
Did you know? 1Heart Caregiver Service is an in-home care provider in the senior care industry with a total investment range of $125,650–$153,260 and a franchise fee of $60,000. Founded in 2014, the brand operates 24 units and focuses on non-medical home care services for aging populations.

Financing partners

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FranFund

Lender

CRF USA

Nonprofit SBA lender; provides financing for franchise acquisitions, startups, and expansion.

Lender

First Bank of the Lake

Lender

Pension Pros

Lender

The model

How 1Heart Caregiver Service works

01
Ownership
Part-Time (Executive)

Owner stays in an executive role — sets strategy, hires a manager, and oversees crews. Typically 5–20 hr/wk after ramp; many keep their day job.

Full-Time

Owner runs the business as their primary job — leads the team day-to-day on the ground, 40+ hr/wk.

02
Revenue
Recurring revenueTransaction-basedBig-ticket salesService-basedProduct sales (retail)Hybrid model
03
Customer
B2B

Sells to businesses, contractors, or property owners.

B2C

Sells directly to consumers and homeowners.

Mixed

Serves both businesses and consumers.

FDD Item 7

Initial investment range

$127K–$156K
Most common
$126,735
Minimum
$141,179
Midpoint
$155,623
Maximum

The investment range midpoint (from range reported on Item 7) is $141,179 and financing can reduce cash-at-close by 80–90%.

FDD Item 19

Average gross sales

Avg
$1.3M
YOY change (2025 -> 2026)
+21%

According to Item 19 of the Franchise Disclosure Document, 1Heart Caregiver Service has an average gross revenue of $1.5M. (Note: This information is based on the latest FDD in our records. Please review the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) and confirm this information directly with the brand. We make no claims of accuracy for the information presented.)

Growth over time

Franchise footprint

+38% YoY
33 units open as of 2026 FDD+9 in last 12 mo

2026 Franchise Disclosure

FDD documents

Below are items 2, 3, 4, 7, 11 and 19 for 1Heart Caregiver Service's 2026 FDD. The complete FDD is delivered to you directly by the franchisor, per the FTC Franchise Rule.

Estimated initial investment
FDD Item 7 · PDF
Financial performance representations
FDD Item 19 · PDF
Members-only items
Executive team
FDD Item 2 · PDF
Litigation
FDD Item 3 · PDF
Bankruptcy
FDD Item 4 · PDF
Franchisor assistance
FDD Item 11 · PDF
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Buyer FAQs

Frequently asked questions

The initial investment for a 1Heart Caregiver Service franchise typically ranges between $126,735.00 and $155,623.00. This includes the franchise fee, equipment, real estate, and other startup costs. To get a detailed breakdown and better understand the financial requirements, we recommend scheduling a call with the Franzy team. We'll walk you through the specifics and answer any questions you might have. For more detailed information, refer to the financial sections of the FDD.

Disclaimer. The information provided on this page is based on the latest Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) we have on record, which was issued in 2026. This information is for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute legal, financial, or business advice. We make no guarantees or claims regarding the completeness or accuracy. Only the franchisor can confirm that the information is complete and accurate and we recommend consulting the franchisor directly for the most recent FDD and regarding any questions that you may have about the information provided.

1Heart Caregiver Service
1Heart Caregiver Service
$1.539M avg revenue · 33+ US franchises

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