Plainfield, IL is a city of 46,618 people located about 40 miles southwest of Chicago.  While Plainfield has a modest population of senior citizens at just under 9%, residents between the ages of 50 and 65 make up 16% of the population.  The overall population of Plainfield is also growing as it has experienced a 4% increase since 2020.  In the coming years, more Plainfield residents will reach the age of 65, quickly increasing the number of senior citizens.

The median age of 37 makes Plainfield slightly younger than the average Illinois city, but its population of senior citizens is projected to increase for the next 10-15 years.  The increasing number of seniors will mean a higher demand for senior care, and the most popular form of care chosen by seniors of the current generation is home care as opposed to nursing homes and assisted living.  Starting a home health care franchise that serves the growing senior population of Plainfield, IL could prove to be a wise investment.

There has never been a better time to start a home health care business as the senior population and the demand for senior home care is expected to increase each year in Plainfield, IL.  Those looking to capitalize on this trend can invest in a home health care franchise from Assisting Hands Home Care.  Assisting Hands Home Care is a leading home health care franchise serving more than 200 territories in the U.S. and Canada and has been ranked in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 multiple times.

You can invest in an Assisting Hands Home Care franchise that serves seniors who need home care in Plainfield, IL.

Why Start a Home Health Care Franchise in Plainfield, IL?

The Baby Boomer generation is the second most populous generation in the U.S. and the majority of Boomers are now 60 or older. More than 10,000 people turn 65 each day and according to the AARP, 67 percent of seniors will need long-term care at some point to accommodate their daily care needs. Of the growing senior population, 90 percent of them prefer to age in place in their own homes, which is why home care has become a $90 billion per year industry.

The Chicago area is one of the most populated areas in the U.S. and the senior population is expected to continue growing. By starting a home health care business in Plainfield, IL, you will be in a great position to capitalize on the demand for home care which will continue to increase.

Why Invest in an Assisting Hands Franchise?

Assisting Hands Home Care is a trusted home care service provider and one of the fastest growing home health care franchises. Our scalable business model has been proven effective and we have a diverse leadership team that has experience operating all aspects of our business including marketing, finance, and home health franchising. We build strong client relationships through our marketing strategies which helps generate new client referrals for franchisees to help them grow their business.

If you are interested in being a franchisee for Assisting Hands in Plainfield, IL you do not need to have a background in the medical field or providing home care. However, you should have a passion for helping seniors in your community live better quality lives as well as good management skills to run your Assisting Hands franchise. You should also be able to pay the franchise fee and invest in other startup costs.

Once you become a franchisee, you will complete training over several days that includes on-site visits and classroom lectures to learn about employee recruitment, hiring, caregiver training, scheduling, billing, and more. Franchisees will get billing and scheduling software from Assisting Hands, and we provide 24/7 customer support.

The benefits of being a franchisee for Assisting Hands Home Care include the following: