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Amada Senior Care
Amada Senior Care franchises provide non-medical homemaker, companionship, personal care, and technology services to the elderly and others needing assistance with daily living, along with senior placement services, long-term care insurance administration, and potentially skilled nursing and staffing services for qualified owners. The business operates under a franchised system using proprietary marks, standards, and software tools, with franchisees hiring staff to deliver customized care plans primarily in clients' homes. The target market includes seniors aged 65+, disabled adults, workers' compensation recipients, and institutional clients like healthcare facilities.
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Franchise Costs
5% royalty (greater of 5% Gross Billings or minimum monthly) + 1% ad fund + $345-$595/mo software bundle fee
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
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Unlock financial performance dataAmada Senior Care Franchise Analysis
In the rapidly graying U.S. population, Amada Senior Care has carved a niche since franchising in 2012 by blending non-medical in-home care with innovative tech tools and senior placement services. While Item 19 earnings data remains absent from their FDD, a robust SBA loan history and consistent location expansions paint a picture of investor confidence. But with recent legal skirmishes in the background, does this steady climb signal a safe bet or hidden hurdles?
Item 7 in the 2025 FDD outlines a wide initial investment range of $118,190 to $430,050, covering the $57,000 franchise fee, real estate, equipment, and working capital for delivering companionship, personal care, and potentially skilled nursing in clients' homes. Ongoing fees include a 5% royalty (the greater of 5% of gross billings or a monthly minimum), 1% brand/ad fund contribution, and $345-$595 monthly software bundle—tools that streamline customized care plans for seniors 65+, disabled adults, and facilities. Without Item 19 disclosure, would-be owners lack validated revenue or profit figures, forcing reliance on broader benchmarks; however, 34 SBA loans averaging $432,782 underscore accessible financing for qualified buyers eyeing this $400B+ senior care market.
System vitality shines with 196 franchise and 6 corporate locations, up 11% from 177 to 197 units between 2023-2024, alongside 77 projected new units, just 1 termination, and 5 transfers—indicating low churn in a franchise debuted over a decade ago from San Clemente, CA HQ. Yet Item 20 flags litigation risks, including 2024 territory encroachment arbitrations (Micit Enterprises, Time For An Audible) and a prior 2016-2018 franchisee breach dispute (Hamarock Consultants). Prospective buyers should dig into current territory availability, validate local demand via demographics, scrutinize software fee impacts on margins, and review full arbitration outcomes to gauge expansion risks.
Analysis based on the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. All figures should be independently verified before making investment decisions.
How Amada Senior Care Compares
Key Insights
- One of the lowest SBA loan default rates in Senior Care
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Amada Senior Care Current | $118K – $430K | $57K | 5.0% | 196 |
| SYNERGY HOME CARE | $80K – $164K | $55K | 5.0% | 626 |
| RIGHT AT HOME | $75K – $119K | $50K | 5.0% | 566 |
| Visiting Angels | $125K – $171K | $65K | 3.0% | 541 |
| SENIOR HELPERS | $149K – $221K | $55K | 5.0% | 355 |
| ALWAYS BEST CARE SENIOR SERVICES | $90K – $146K | $50K | 6.0% | 275 |
Senior Care Average 43 franchises | $159K – $337K | $62K | 5.6% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 43 Senior Care franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2024)
Outlets by state across the United States
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Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for Amada Senior Care franchisees (2018 – 2025)
Loans by Year
SBA 7(a) loan activity over time
* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.
34 SBA loans on record
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332 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
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Litigation (Item 3)
Recent territory encroachment disputes (Micit Enterprises 2024 arbitration and related court action; Time For An Audible 2024 lawsuit and arbitration) and one prior franchise acquisition/breach of contract dispute with former franchisee Hamarock Consultants (2016-2018 arbitration and court action).
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
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The total initial investment to open a Amada Senior Care franchise ranges from $118,190 to $430,050. This includes a franchise fee of $57,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 5.0% of gross sales.
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