Research Series No. 1 · Ownership
Owning a Home Care Agency
A practical guide for caregivers, coordinators, and managers ready to move from working in an agency to owning one.
Summary
Many people who would make excellent agency owners already work in home care. They know what good care looks like and where agencies fall short. What they often lack is a clear map of the business side. This paper lays out that map.
Choosing your model
How non-medical and home health agencies differ, and how to pick the one that fits your experience and market.
Licensing and compliance
The core requirements to plan for, and why timelines vary so widely from state to state.
Building your team
Recruiting your first caregivers and creating the culture that keeps them.
Your first year
Finding first clients, managing cash flow, and building the systems that let an agency grow steadily.
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