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CarePatrol vs Home Instead

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both CarePatrol and Home Instead are senior care franchises. CarePatrol requires an investment of $65K – $65K while Home Instead requires $93K – $351K. In terms of revenue, Home Instead reports higher average unit revenue at $2.8M. On SBA loan performance, Home Instead has a lower charge-off rate (2.7%) compared to CarePatrol (2.7%). FranchiseVerdict rates CarePatrol A (Strongest tier) and Home Instead A (Strongest tier).

Investment Range
$65K – $65K
$93K – $351K
Franchise Fee
$57K
$54K
Royalty Rate
10.0%
5.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$323K
$2.8M
SBA Charge-Off Rate
2.7% (37 loans)
2.7% (194 loans)
Total Units
215
634
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2009
1995
FDD Year
2026
2026