CarePatrol
Senior Care · Senior Living Placement
Description
What is CarePatrol?
No-cost senior living placement helping families find vetted assisted living, memory care, and independent living
CarePatrol stands as a pioneering force in the senior care industry, providing an essential service that helps families navigate the complex and emotional journey of finding the right senior living solutions for their loved ones. Established in 1993, CarePatrol has grown to become America's trusted senior placement service, with a network of highly trained care consultants across the nation.
What sets CarePatrol apart is their personalized, compassionate approach to senior placement. Their care consultants work as dedicated advocates, conducting thorough assessments of each senior's needs, preferences, and budget to match them with the most suitable living options. Whether it's assisted living, memory care, or independent living communities, CarePatrol's experts carefully evaluate and screen each facility, ensuring it meets their rigorous safety and quality standards.
The franchise's commitment to excellence is evident in their comprehensive support system, which includes accompanying families on community tours, providing detailed facility reports, and offering ongoing support even after placement. Perhaps most notably, CarePatrol's services are provided at no cost to families, as they are compensated directly by their network of pre-screened care communities.
For entrepreneurs looking to make a meaningful impact in their communities, CarePatrol offers a unique opportunity to build a purpose-driven business. Franchise owners benefit from extensive training, proprietary technology systems, and a proven business model that has helped thousands of families find the right care solutions for their loved ones. With the growing senior population and increasing demand for senior care services, CarePatrol continues to expand its mission of ensuring seniors receive the care and support they deserve.
SUMMER SPECIAL!!!!
For Candidates:
- Franchise Fee has been reduced from $57,000 to $35,000 for each territory
- $5,000 down payment at signing the franchise agreement for each territory
- Remaining $30,000 per territory is financed at $1,000 per month for 30 months with 0% interest
- We are waiving Minimum Royalties for the first 12 months for every territory
Franchise Agreement must be signed by Sept 30, 2026.
- Placement advisory service
- Adult children decision-makers
- Care transition specialists
- Hospital discharge placement
- Private-pay focus
- Rapid placement support
Location Analysis
Where CarePatrol wins
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Financial Analysis
The numbers behind CarePatrol
Veteran discount available
CarePatrol participates in a veteran discount program on the franchise fee. Ask your Franzy advisor or the brand for current eligibility and terms.
CarePatrol requires an initial investment between $64,920 and $135,770, with a franchise fee ranging from $20,000 to $57,000. Founded in 1993, the franchise operates 215 units. Reported gross revenue is $322,639. The home-based or small office model eliminates retail buildout costs, potentially reducing overhead compared to location-dependent franchise concepts. The territory-based structure provides franchisees with defined, protected service areas. Operating as a referral and placement advisory service, the model relies on relationship-building with senior care providers, hospitals, and discharge planners rather than direct care delivery. Revenue depends on referral fees paid by assisted living, memory care, and in-home care communities, tying franchisee income to placement volume and local provider networks.
Best Life Brands is an approved Brand Partner of FranchiseNow, an innovative SaaS platform transforming franchise development by bringing greater accountability and transparency to the qualification and funding process. Think of it as "Carvana for business financing": a simple, convenient, and streamlined way for franchise candidates to navigate with greater clarity and confidence. Most borrowers can complete the process digitally, without human interaction, while those who want hands-on, white glove service, receive it.
The "Now" in FranchiseNow is significant. When a candidate signs their Franchise Agreement, they no longer have to wait the traditional 45, 60, or even 120 days to fund their franchise. Best Life Brands gets paid "now," you get paid "now," and the new franchisee starts training "now." Think of it as Venmo meets franchise funding.
This win-win-win aligns you, your clients, and Best Life Brands with funding resources while reducing the bottlenecks and uncertainty.
Financing partners
Vetted partners, tailored to franchisees
Your Franzy advisor can connect you with these partners later in the process — competitive rates, specialized in franchise financing.
FranFund
CRF USA
Nonprofit SBA lender; provides financing for franchise acquisitions, startups, and expansion.
First Bank of the Lake
Pension Pros
The model
How CarePatrol works
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.
Owner runs the business as their primary job — leads the team day-to-day on the ground, 40+ hr/wk.
Sells to businesses, contractors, or property owners.
Sells directly to consumers and homeowners.
Serves both businesses and consumers.
FDD Item 7
Initial investment range
The investment range midpoint (from range reported on Item 7) is $100,345 and financing can reduce cash-at-close by 80–90%.
FDD Item 19
Average gross sales
According to Item 19 of the Franchise Disclosure Document, CarePatrol has an average gross revenue of $322.6K. (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.)
Over time
Franchise footprint
2026 Franchise Disclosure
FDD documents
Below are items 2, 3, 4, 7, 11 and 19 for CarePatrol's 2026 FDD. The complete FDD is delivered to you directly by the franchisor, per the FTC Franchise Rule.
Connect to download Items 2, 3, 4, and 11 — direct from the franchisor.
Buyer FAQs
Frequently asked questions
The initial investment for a CarePatrol franchise typically ranges between $64,920.00 and $135,770.00. 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.
