Qualicare Family Homecare Franchise

Qualicare of America, Inc. was incorporated in Delaware in May 2011 and began selling franchises in December 2011. Its predecessor, the Canadian company Qualicare, Inc., was formed in May 1995; Qualicare Franchise Corporation acquired that company’s assets in May 2011. The U.S. franchisor is part of Clear Summit Group and is headquartered in Etobicoke, Ontario.

The franchise offers several categories of service. Personal services include companionship, meal preparation, light housekeeping, errands, transportation and assistance with everyday tasks. Approved home healthcare can include skilled nursing and other services delivered by appropriately qualified personnel. Institutional and government clients may also use supplemental healthcare staffing. The available service mix depends on the owner’s approvals, personnel and local licensing requirements.

Qualicare’s 360-degree approach connects client evaluation, care coordination and communication with families and other care resources. When home healthcare services are provided to home care clients, an employed registered nurse evaluates the client and collaborates with physicians, hospitals and social agencies. The franchisee hires the personnel who deliver services and manages the local business.

The October 14, 2025 FDD lists a $49,700 initial franchise fee for a standard territory of up to 300,000 people, with additional fees for larger populations. The separate Community Builder program covers three territories under three franchise agreements. A home office may be used during the first year where permitted, with an approved business address separate from the home address. Commercial office space is required from the second year; the disclosed office model is approximately 500 to 800 square feet.

Training begins with an online program and course assignments covering business essentials, people management, care delivery, sales and marketing, and practical action steps. The home-office program then combines classroom instruction and practical experience over up to five days. Topics include business planning, marketing, sales, care delivery, job shadowing, caregiver orientation, the ClearCare system and financial management. Training can take place in Toronto, at an approved location or online, as designated by the franchisor.

The owner or Operating Principal must complete the required training before opening. Initial tuition for the owner and one key employee is included; travel, lodging, meals and wages remain the franchisee’s responsibility. Additional participants can incur separate training charges. The franchisee is responsible for training other personnel using approved materials and ensuring that managers meet the applicable training and qualification requirements.

Before opening, Qualicare provides access to its operating manual and sales resources, specifies required technology and equipment, identifies supply sources, and assists with grand-opening planning. Owners purchase the start-up marketing kit and arrange their premises, personnel and approvals. The system also provides a branded local website, intranet access and approved social profiles through its technology services.

After opening, consultation and operating advice are provided as the franchisor considers necessary, through channels such as telephone, intranet communication, online learning and on-site visits. Qualicare or its designated supplier maintains the required case-management system, which supports scheduling, client records, time reporting and billing. The franchisor administers the Brand Development Fund and may offer conferences, refresher courses, pricing guidance and national-account sales services. Additional programs can involve fees and travel costs. Local marketing, recruiting and day-to-day service delivery remain the owner’s responsibilities.

Qualicare combines personal assistance, care coordination and approved healthcare services within one home care operating system. That breadth gives an owner several ways to serve clients with different needs, supported by defined assessment procedures and qualified personnel. The business is built through relationships with families, community organizations and local referral sources, making communication and reliable follow-through central to the owner’s work.

The opportunity fits someone prepared to lead a service team and develop a local business actively. Each operation requires full-time general management and a dedicated full-time business-development role. The owner or Operating Principal may fill one of those roles and hire a qualified person for the other. An Operating Principal for an entity must hold at least 50% ownership and have authority over the business.

Training connects those responsibilities with care-delivery procedures, caregiver onboarding, sales and financial management. A permitted home-office start provides an initial administrative base before the move to commercial premises. Owners bring the local leadership and relationship-building effort, while the franchise supplies the operating framework, technology specifications and brand resources.

For further reading, explore Qualicare Franchise: Care Services, Training and Management Roles.