Home Care services Clarksville

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2. A Company Built on Excellence A Caring Home Care Services provides top quality non-medical home care to a varied client profile. Our client base includes military veterans, the elderly, expectant mothers, recovering surgical patients and others. One of our core company values is to treat clients as if they were our own family members. No matter what services our clients require, they can be assured of receiving the highest level of attention at all times. We take pride in being the best, and will be selecting franchisees that share this value. Our clients and their loved ones benefit from the knowledge and insight we’ve gained through a combined 20 years of experience in the industry…and so will you! As an A Caring Home Care Services franchisee, you’ll receive the guidance, information and advice you need to grow your business. Plus, you will be assigned a dedicated assistant who will personally address your questions and help you along the way.

3. According to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predictions, the second fastest-growing occupation in the country will be caregiving, experiencing more than 50 percent growth by 2016.1 Between 2010 and 2020, jobs for personal care aides and home health aides are projected to increase by an astounding 71 and 69% percent, respectively.2 A strong contributor to this rise is the market for senior services, which has been going strong and is now set to explode.3 The senior population across the nation has experienced exponential growth between 2000 and 2012.4 By the year 2035, one in four Americans will be age 65 or older.5 Beyond just the numbers, AARP studies indicate that most elderly prefer to stay in their homes with a caretaker versus entering a facility, further setting the stage for at-home care.6 Motivations for staying at home are powerful: dollars go further, seniors can continue their social lives, and people remain in known, comfortable surroundings.7 No matter which market segments you wish to serve, with an A Caring Home Care Services franchise you’ll be well-prepared to meet the continually expanding need for home care services. It begins with our Business System. With your a Caring Home Care Services Franchise, you may also choose to cater to veterans, whose numbers reached 21.8 million by 2010.8 Often, veterans who are disabled due to chronic disease or traumatic injury can continue to live in a residential setting with proper support.9Assisted living and home care are among the services covered by veterans benefits.10 1 Rogers, Kate. “Housing Crisis Leads More Seniors to Pursue In-Home Care.” 8 Dec. 2011. FOXBusiness. <http:www.foxbusiness.com/personal-finance/2011/12/08/housing-crisis-leads-more-seniors-to-pursue-in-home-care/> 2 “Health Care Employment Projections.” March 2012. The Center for Health and Workforce Studies, School of Pubic Health, University at Albany, Rensselaer, NY. Accessed 25 Apr 2012. <http://chws.Albany.edu/> 3 Stapp, Tracy. “10 Industry Trends for Franchises in 2012.” 9 Dec. 2011. <http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/220735> 4 Downey, Paul. “Census numbers predict exponential growth in senior population.” 26 Jan. 2012. <http://www.sddt.com/commentary/article.cfm?SourceCode=20120126tbi &Commentary_ID=251&_t=Census+numbers+predict+exponential+growth+ini+senior+population> 5 Ibid 6 Rogers, Kate. “Housing Crisis Leads More Seniors to Pursue In-Home Care.” 8 Dec. 2011. FOXBusiness. <http:www.foxbusiness.com/personal-finance/2011/12/08/housing-crisis-leads-more-seniors-to-pursue-in-home-care/> 7 Ibid 8 “American Veterans By the Numbers” U.S. Census Bureau. Accessed 25 Apr 2012. <http://www.infoplease.com/spot/verteranscensus1.html> 9 “Medical Foster Homes.” Department of Veterans Affairs. Accessed 25 Apr 2012. 10 <http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2012-02-02/html/2012-2063.htm> “Veterans Benefits.” National Care Planning Council. <http://www.longtermcarelink.net/ref_state_veterans _va_nursing_homes.htm>

4. Tried and True Business System Our business system has been carefully crafted over time. It has been shaped by client needs and informed by our industry knowledge and experience. Following this system, you’ll create a business that clients and their families can trust and rely on…One to which they’ll be happy to refer friends and neighbors. Caregivers A Caring Home Care Services points with pride to our excellent track record of providing secure caregivers. Our guidelines for caregiver selection include performing thorough background checks, giving multiple interviews and checking references. You will only send state licensed and certified homecare professionals to assist your clients. Client-Driven Process Each client will have a unique program and will be assigned a care team based on their particular needs. We will train you to perform an initial assessment that involves the care team and family members. Following the assessment, you will develop service plan, working in conjunction with the client’s Primary Care Doctor, Hospital, or Home Health Care Agency. The team you have assembled will discuss the plan of care with clients, walking them through our process. Freedom of Choice While you will work within the established framework of our business system, we have built in flexibility that leaves you free to make your own business decisions in many areas. This includes the freedom to pursue particular market segments over others. We welcome your input and will share our knowledge of the pros and cons of the options you may be considering. We prefer hiring independent contractors to hiring employees because of the cost savings involved, but you may use your own discretion. Additionally, you may take advantage of our recommendations for a third party billing company, select one on your own, or perform your own billing functions. At all times, our goal is to make sure you are able to make informed choices. Services You’re A Caring Home Care Services franchise will offer a wide range of valuable services to cover the needs of your clients. These needs-based services will include 24-hour monitoring, home visits, light housekeeping, meal preparation, medication reminders, bathing, performing errands, incidental transportation and more. All of your services will be delivered with the same high level of consideration and compassion that the A Caring Home Care Services brand is known for!

5. Unparalleled Support Our full menu of support services includes superb training, and expert assistance from a dedicated company representative. We are here to help you grow a flourishing business with support that includes the following components: • Training. Your classroom instruction will cover areas including administration, operations, caregiver selection and training, and other crucial aspects of your business. On-the-job training to familiarize you with the day-to-day operations of the A Caring Home Care Services franchise. When you are ready to launch your business, your trained representative will assist you with a smoothstart. • Operations Manual. A comprehensive, go-to guidebook, your operations manual specifically outlines policies and procedures, leaving no questions unanswered. From how to handle the client intake process to how we perform billing, and everything in between, you will have a ready reference to the do’s and don’ts of your franchise business. It even includes the special touches that give our brand its distinctive appeal. • Marketing. You will receive a marketing plan and advertising materials for use in your assigned territory. We’ll share our insight on how to market to different target audiences and teach you our system for obtaining clients. • Ongoing Support. Once you become a member of our franchise family, we will be available to you to answer questions and provide expert advice and assistance. Your dedicated assistant will be there for you every step of the way.

6. Welcome to the Home Team! If you are interested in providing top quality services to a growing segment of the population, an A Caring Home Care Services franchise might be right for you. As an A Caring Home Care Services franchise owner, you will become part of a strong network of dedicated business owners, working together under a respected brand. Learn what your next step is by contacting us today! You’ll find our contact information on the back cover of this brochure. We are looking forward to hearing from you!

7. Contact us ! 1850 Memorial Dr. Ste A, Clarksville, TN 37043 Phone: 931 378 5331 Fax: 931 378 5332 Toll free: 1855 656 7705 Email: info@acaringhomecareclarksville.com www. acaringhomecareclarksville.com