Senior Care Authority

Senior Care Authority

Franzy VerifiedInformation based on 2026 FDD

Senior Care · Senior Living Placement

Investment min
$85K
Total: $85K–$108K
Avg gross revenue
$229K
Unit-level, 2026
Franchise fee
$65K–$125K
Veteran discount available
Royalty
8% of Gross Sales
Locations
98
Franchising since 2014

Description

What is Senior Care Authority?

Senior Care Authority is a leading franchise in the senior living placement and consulting industry, helping families navigate the complex journey of finding the right care solutions for their aging loved ones. Founded in 2009, the company has established itself as a trusted advisor in the senior care space, with franchisees across the nation providing compassionate guidance and support to families during challenging transitions.

The franchise specializes in offering free, personalized assistance to families seeking senior living options, including assisted living, memory care, and residential care homes. What sets Senior Care Authority apart is their hands-on approach – franchisees personally tour facilities with families, conduct thorough assessments of their needs, and leverage their extensive knowledge of local communities to find the perfect match.

Beyond placement services, Senior Care Authority franchisees provide valuable eldercare consulting, including assistance with healthcare navigation, family dynamics, and crisis management. Their comprehensive approach includes ongoing support even after placement, ensuring families feel supported throughout their entire journey.

The franchise's success is evident in their consistently positive reviews, with families praising their franchisees' dedication, expertise, and compassionate approach. As advocates for seniors and their families, Senior Care Authority franchisees build strong relationships with local care communities while maintaining their independence to provide unbiased recommendations.

For entrepreneurs looking to make a meaningful impact in their communities, Senior Care Authority offers a proven business model in the growing senior care industry, combining the opportunity for financial success with the satisfaction of helping families during critical life transitions.
  • Senior living placement advisors
  • Crisis discharge support
  • Memory care specialists
  • Referral-driven model
  • Adult children decision-makers
  • Professional eldercare network

Location Analysis

Where Senior Care Authority wins

Senior Care Authority's footprint is anchored on the West Coast, with California as the strongest region and the founding office in Sonoma serving as the brand's original market. The franchise also reports meaningful presence in Florida, Texas, North Carolina, and Ohio. Clustering patterns describe home-based, territory-based offices concentrated around metro and suburban areas with high inventories of assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing communities, particularly in retirement-destination states such as California, Florida, Arizona, and the Carolinas. Multiple franchisees hold contiguous or multi-territory areas within single metros, and the system skews toward Sunbelt and coastal markets rather than rural interior regions. The business model targets adult children acting as decision-makers for aging parents, seniors transitioning to higher care levels, and families navigating dementia or Alzheimer's decisions. Success depends on private-pay households able to afford eldercare consulting and a robust referral network of hospitals, discharge planners, attorneys, and financial advisors. The brand does not publish specific population or income thresholds, noting only that territories must contain substantial 65+ and 80+ populations and a sizable inventory of licensed senior living facilities. No consumer review data is provided, so territory-level reputation and service quality remain unverified. Prospective franchisees should conduct market-specific due diligence to confirm senior population density, private-pay capacity, community inventory, and the competitive landscape for placement and advocacy services.
Total Locations
100
Franchise units
98
Corporate locations
2
Avg. sq. footage
N/A

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Financial Analysis

The numbers behind Senior Care Authority

Avg gross revenue$228,670
Investment range$85,255 – $107,725
Investment midpoint$96,490
Brand fund$950/mo
Royalty8% of Gross Sales
Franchise fee$65,250–$125,000
Min. net worth$150,000
Min. liquid capital$85,255

Veteran discount available

Senior Care Authority participates in a veteran discount program on the franchise fee. Ask your Franzy advisor or the brand for current eligibility and terms.

Senior Care Authority presents a home-based, low-overhead franchise model with an initial investment between $85,255 and $107,725. The franchise fee ranges from $65,250 to $125,000, reflecting tiered territory options or development rights rather than build-out requirements. With 98 units operating since the brand's 2009 founding, the system demonstrates franchise maturity and measured expansion in a specialized advisory niche. The disclosed gross revenue figure of $100,000 offers limited insight without context on operating costs, owner compensation, or the time required to reach that benchmark. Senior living placement services typically generate revenue through placement fees paid by communities or eldercare consulting retainers, both of which depend on relationship development, referral network density, and deal flow within a territory. Scalability hinges on the owner's ability to cultivate trust with hospitals, discharge planners, elder law attorneys, and financial advisors, as well as to manage case volume without licensed clinical staff. Prospective franchisees should verify whether the gross revenue figure represents a mature territory, a partial year, or a system median. The absence of margin, payback, or profitability data means candidates must model their own scenarios, accounting for local market size, referral velocity, and the ramp period required to establish credibility in a relationship-driven, non-medical advisory business.
Did you know? Senior Care Authority, a Senior Living Placement franchise founded in 2009, requires an initial investment between $85,255 and $107,725. The franchise fee ranges from $65,250 to $125,000, reflecting territory size or development rights. The home-based model eliminates retail build-out, focusing investment on relationship development and advisory infrastructure.

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

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 Senior Care Authority 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

$85K–$108K
Most common
$85,255
Minimum
$96,490
Midpoint
$107,725
Maximum

The investment range midpoint (from range reported on Item 7) is $96,490 and financing can reduce cash-at-close by 80–90%.

FDD Item 19

Average gross sales

Avg
$1.2M
YOY change (2025 -> 2026)
+3106%

According to Item 19 of the Franchise Disclosure Document, Senior Care Authority has an average gross revenue of $3.2M. (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

-59% YoY
41 units open as of 2026 FDD-59 in last 12 mo

2026 Franchise Disclosure

FDD documents

Below are items 2, 3, 4, 7, 11 and 19 for Senior Care Authority'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 Senior Care Authority franchise typically ranges between $85,255.00 and $107,725.00. 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.

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