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Buy a FirstLight Home Care Franchise

FirstLight Home Care is a national in-home care franchise that helps seniors and other adults stay comfortable and independent in their own homes. The brand delivers non-medical and select medical care, including companion care, personal care, dementia and Alzheimer’s support, respite care for family caregivers, veteran care, recovery assistance, and travel companion services.

Founded in 2009 and franchising since 2010, FirstLight is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, and has grown to more than 250 locations across most US states. Each franchise is territory-based and typically run from a small local office, with the owner recruiting and managing caregivers who deliver scheduled visits to clients at home. Revenue is largely recurring, built on ongoing care plans rather than one-off jobs.

The brand is built around its “Culture of Care” philosophy and a structured 7 Touchpoints Program of client and caregiver check-ins during the first three months of service. FirstLight treats caregiver recruitment, retention, and client matching as central to the model, supported by a leadership team with deep home care and franchising experience.

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Why buy a FirstLight Home Care Franchise?

Buying a FirstLight Home Care franchise gives an owner a foothold in senior care, one of the more resilient, demand-led service categories as the US population ages. The home-based, territory model carries low fixed overhead next to retail or restaurant concepts, and recurring care plans can produce steadier revenue than project-based work.

FirstLight backs owners with a defined operating system, a comprehensive technology suite, dedicated support staff, and ties to national alliances that keep franchisees current on industry best practices. Two roles unique to the brand, a Launch Specialist and a Licensure Specialist, support new owners through setup and licensing, while Business Development Directors provide ongoing field guidance.

FirstLight Home Care Franchise Costs & Information

Based on 2025 data reported in the 2026 FDD

  • Brand Profile

    • Year Founded

      2009

    • Franchising Since

      2010

    • New Startup Cost

      $151,425 – $256,380

    • Avg. Resale Price

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  • Franchise Fees

    • Initial franchise Fee

      $52,000

      for new territories

    • Transfer Fee

      $10,000

    • Royalty Fee

      5%

      of Gross Revenue

    • Marketing Fee

      1%

      of Gross Revenue; up to 2%

  • Unit Performance

    • Total Units *

      284

    • New Units Opened *

      52

    • Units Transferred *

      9

    • Avg. Unit revenue *

      $1,545,697

    * Based on 2025 data reported in the 2026 FDD

FirstLight Home Care – Additional  Information

  1. Training & Support

    New owners complete FirstLight's FlightSchool program, which combines online study with hands-on in-person training, and are guided through their first nine months by a dedicated Launch Specialist. Ongoing support comes from Business Development Directors who provide virtual help and on-site visits covering recruiting, networking, marketing, and growth, backed by a technology suite and national-alliance resources. Resale buyers should confirm with FirstLight what FlightSchool onboarding and system access transfers to an incoming owner.

  2. Ideal Owner

    FirstLight suits a relationship-driven, organized operator comfortable recruiting, managing, and retaining caregivers and building referral ties with hospitals, discharge planners, and the local senior-care community. The role is people- and operations-led rather than hands-on caregiving; owners focus on hiring, scheduling, local marketing, and quality oversight. A background in healthcare, social work, sales, or elder care helps but is not required given the brand's training. Empathy paired with business discipline is the core fit.

  3. Recognition & Awards

    FirstLight ranked #393 on Entrepreneur's 2025 Franchise 500, up from #438 in 2024, and appears on Forbes' America's Best Franchises and the Franchise Times Fast & Serious list. Franchise Business Review has repeatedly recognized the brand, including Top Franchises for Veterans, Top Culture, Top Franchises for Women, and franchisee satisfaction honors, alongside Inc. 5000 growth recognition. FirstLight has also earned Provider of Choice, Employer of Choice, and Leadership Excellence awards from HomeCare Pulse. Buyers should weigh brand recognition against the specific territory's local reputation and reviews.

  4. Industry / Market

    Demand for in-home care is rising as the US population ages: the number of Americans aged 65 and older is climbing sharply, and most prefer to age in place rather than move into facilities. The US home care market is forecast to grow at a high-single-digit annual rate through the end of the decade, driven by demographics, hospital-to-home discharge trends, and family caregivers seeking respite. The category has proven relatively recession-resistant, since care needs persist across economic cycles. Local demand depends on area demographics, referral networks, and caregiver availability.

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