BrightStar Care

BrightStar Care has proven to be recession resistant by providing skilled and non-skilled in-home health care and medical staffing. Our franchisees improve the health and quality of life for their clients while easing the caregiving burden on their loved ones.
The market for our services continues to grow rapidly. Currently, 7000 people a day turn 65. By 2030, one out of five people could be a potential client for a health care franchise.
Small Investment Can Pay Big Rewards
We know how important it is to hit the ground running and we will help your home health care franchise do just that. We will show you how to start acquiring clients and staff before you open your doors!
Franchisee Testimonial
"I really like the premium provider model. I like the Joint Commission. I like the Director of Nursing. I like the idea of being the premium, the top drawer, the top shelf provider in the community. And I think over the last couple of years we really have established ourselves as that and I like that." ~ Dan Price - Leesburg & Gainesville, VA.
AVAILABLE MARKETS
US markets available: All except noted below
HOT Regions/Desirable: All available markets
NOT available: HI, NY has a licensure moratorium
Available in Canada: No
International Referrals: No
BACKGROUND
Year founded: 2002
Year Franchised: 2005
Number of franchises currently operating: 438
Projected New Units (12 Months): 32
Number of corporate owned franchises: 16
Home Based: No
Absentee ownership available: No
Semi-Absentee ownership available: No
Accepting Master Franchisor and Area Developer Referrals: No
Average number of employees required: 6
E2 Visa Friendly: No
FINANCIAL DETAILS
Franchise Fee: Single: $50,000
Providing earnings guidance in Item 19 in FDD: Yes
Total investment range: Single Unit: $127,754 - $220,186
Net worth requirement: $300,000
Royalty: 5.25-6.25%
Additional fees: General Marketing Fee: the greater
of $500 per month or 2.5% of the prior month’s Net Billings
Financial assistance available: 3rd Party
VetFran program: Yes
SUPPORT & TRAINING PROVIDED:
Training and support program details:
2-week new owner training program: Pre-Opening Training (for new owners), and Boot Camp (for owners, salespeople, branch managers and Directors of Nursing)
Cost for Training: $0
Lodging and airfare included: No
Site Selection Assistance: Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: No
Mentor following training: Yes
Length of mentoring Franchisee: Ongoing
Last updated: 5/4/2026
Liaison: Marla Hunter, CFPC
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