Qualicare vs Senior Care Authority Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Qualicare vs Senior Care Authority including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Qualicare Franchise
Senior Care Authority Franchise
Investment $84,550 - $194,550$20,000 - $245,400
Franchise Fee $49,700$10,000 - $52,500
Royalty Fee 5%8%
Advertising Fee 1%-
Year Founded 20012009
Year Franchised 20112014
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Qualicare Franchise
Senior Care Authority Franchise
Experience

Ideal Candidate: This business is about building relationships and following through on what you say you will do. Your contribution is leadership, integrity and a passion for being successful. If you're the type of person who knows they can make a real difference in people's lives, wants to become independently wealthy and has a strong management, marketing and sales background, Qualicare wants to talk to you! Here are some characteristics of Qualicare business owners: - Strong marketing and/or business management background - Medical background is NOT a requirement - Strong community involvement and a desire to give back - Able to build strong relationships - Entrepreneurial Spirit

Although professional service or sales experience can be a plus – Senior Care Authority will provide you with hands-on technical training before you open your “doors” for business and will be there for you every step of the way as you learn how to run and operate your location.

Financing Options

 
Qualicare Franchise
Senior Care Authority Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees -/--/Yes
Start-up Costs -/--/Yes
Equipment -/--/-
Inventory -/--/-
Receivables -/--/-
Payroll -/--/-

Training & Support

 
Qualicare Franchise
Senior Care Authority Franchise
Training

The Best in Training: Qualicare has a 1 year program for your launch. It begins with 8 weeks of pre-opening, followed by training at our home offices, and then a 3 month quick start program right in your area. Our coaches will continue to work directly with you through our unique and comprehensive marketing program to ensure your success.

Our training program incorporates a self-paced home study industry curriculum including training taught by specialists in nursing, geriatric care, assisted living, in-home care, dementia, hospital administration, elder law attorneys and placement. Further training includes technology and business development, territory development training and mentoring. Upon completion of training, a 3-day site-visit at your location and a one-on-one coaching and mentoring program for 3+ months. All franchisees receive ongoing mentoring for the life of their franchise as needed.
Support

The Best in Support: We're committed to your success, which means being available to answer your questions. In addition, we'll follow-up with one-on-one coaching. Our coaches get involved in your territory, to help you realize the true benefits our business model offers. Nurse Managers � if you don't have your own, you can use ours! All care is Nurse Managed at Qualicare ensuring the highest possibly standards for even the most basic services. Our Nurse Managers are eager to assist you.

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Marketing We support the efforts of our business owners with comprehensive on-line and face-to-face training. In addition, we offer regular coaching with one-on-one in-field mentoring that will help you be more effective, sooner. Qualicare's extensive library of marketing tools helps you customise an effective plan that you can easily execute yourself with expertise. Ad Templates National Media Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app
Operations Qualicare is committed to every business owner in our system. Our priority is to make you successful, so that you represent our quality brand in an exceptional way. Our owners demonstrate that same commitment, by being involved in the daily operations of their location and growing their business.Absentee Ownership Allowed

Number of Employees Required to Run: 1 - 3


Expansion Plans

 
Qualicare Franchise
Senior Care Authority Franchise
US Expansion YesYes
Canada Expansion YesYes
International Expansion --

Company Overviews

About Qualicare

Qualicare is revolutionizing the home health care industry! Covering not only Medical and Non-Medical services, our unique 360Degree Case Management program provides the utmost in comprehensive care, coordination and advocacy. Did we mention we are different? Qualicare ensures that we provide the guidance and support that our patients and their families need. We collaborate with physicians, hospitals, and social or community agencies to leverage all resources available to ensure that options are understood and the best care possible can be provided. Clients recognize 360degree Case Management as the highest form of homecare, helping us achieve client satisfaction levels that are in our industry's highest percentile. The Best in Systems: Our QPID Business Management software will keep your company organized and on track! This powerful tool has everything you need to properly run your business. Latest Technology - Qualicare has a commitment to technology that keeps us always ahead of the curve. We believe that technology is a powerful tool when used properly and we know how to use it and how to show our Franchise partners how to benefit from it. We Value our Franchise partners! We'll encourage your suggestions because every franchise owner is an important part of our team. Qualicare realizes that our absolute biggest asset is our network of Franchise Owners and we encourage and reward pioneers and ingenuity! "In our case, we truly feel fortunate that we have this opportunity to own and operate this business, but mostly that we chose Qualicare." - Sheldon Crystal, Qualicare Franchise Owner *Ask us about our unique Pioneer Program in available States! This and other promotions available now for most US locations. All of this, along with a booming opportunity in the homecare sector makes for a winning and timely combination. Contact us to find out why Qualicare is the best opportunity in Homecare! Call us at 1.888.561.0616 Watch our intro video and check out our site for up-to-date information about our system, the criteria for our owners, our selection process as well as the incredible benefits for you and your community.


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#188 in Franchise 500 for 2021. Not ranked in Franchise 500 for 2020.



About Senior Care Authority

Senior Care Authority has a unique franchised organization that has a national network of professionals helping families locate the best long-term living options for their loved ones.  We’ve establish confidence from our clients by meeting them personally and guiding them through often difficult decisions in the placement process. Our reputation is untarnished in each community we operate in, provide dependable, reliable marketing and referrals to generate new customers and leverage technology, systems and processes that have been proven to produce consistent and profitable results.
Our Primary Services:
Senior Placement
ElderCare Consulting

Why Senior Care Authority?

The total investment necessary to begin operation of a Senior Care Authority® business is between $20,000 and $82,400. This includes between $10,000 to $53,150 that must be paid to the franchisor or its affiliates.
The total investment necessary to begin operation of a Senior Care Authority® Multi-Unit business will be between $105,000 and $245,400, with a minimum of $95,650 and a maximum of $216,150 that must be paid to the franchisor or its affiliates.

Veteran Incentives  Royalty fees waived for first year

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