Senior living placement franchise with 215 territories — full P&L disclosure, three pricing tiers, PE-backed by Riverside Company
Franchises · Senior Placement Franchises · FDD 2026
Only franchise disclosing full average P&L (29% EBITDA, 37% ODCF). Three-tier pricing ($20K-$57K entry). PE-backed with sister home care brands. Placement fees from facilities, not families.
Senior Living Placement, Referral & Consulting, Family Care Advisory
CarePatrol is early-stage with 215 US outlets and $186K median revenue. Only 33% of franchisees meet the average. Evaluate carefully against more established alternatives.
Wide performance gap: median is $186K but average is $323K. A few top performers inflate the average — plan for the median, not the mean
Steady growth from 173 to 215 outlets — stable expansion without overextension
Zero franchisee exits recently — nobody is walking away, which is a strong positive signal
CarePatrol is a senior living placement franchise (not home care) with exceptional financial transparency — the only franchise disclosing a full P&L showing 29% EBITDA and $131K owner cash flow. Three pricing tiers offer flexible entry from $20K-$57K. However, royalty rates are the highest in the industry (10-15%), and the same PE parent owns a direct competitor (Assisted Living Locators).
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215 territories · 17 years · PE-backed (The Riverside Company)
How much capital you need to get started
Overview, fees, territory, training, and raw data tables
Legal Entity
CarePatrol Franchise Systems, LLC
Parent Company
Best Life Brands, LLC → The Riverside Company
Total Investment
$64,920 – $135,770
Veteran Discount: 20% off franchise fee
Technology Fee: $449/month
reduced
Cannot switch to Standard on renewal
standard
community Coverage
Term
10 years (renewal: 10 or 15 years)
Financing
Up to 50% of franchise fee at 10% APR, 60-month term. Personal guaranty required.
Territory
ZIP codes — based on beds, senior facilities, and total population. Minimum 1,200 beds.
Exclusivity
Protected but NOT exclusive. Franchisor reserves: internet sales, other marks inside territory, acquisition of competitors, alternative distribution channels.
Assisted Living Locators (171 franchises) offers essentially the same placement service as CarePatrol and is owned by the same PE parent through Evive Brands.
Performance Variance Warning
Extreme performance variance: top territory at $2.1M while median is $186K. Only 33% meet the average. Mature franchises (5+ years) perform much better (avg $465K) but newer franchisees should expect $80K-$120K in years 1-3.
A deeper look at the specific advantages and risks of this franchise, based on FDD analysis.
CarePatrol is a senior living placement and referral franchise — NOT home care. Franchisees help families find independent living, assisted living, memory care, and nursing home placements. 215 territories across the U.S., backed by The Riverside Company (PE). Exceptional Item 19 disclosure with full P&L: average $356K revenue, 29% EBITDA, $131K owner cash flow.
Founded
2009
Employees
50-200
Headquarters
Troy, MI
Training
163 hours (12 weeks)
David Tarr
VP Franchise Development
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