These days, building a business that enriches lives is a rare occurrence. A fast-food franchisee may believe that opening a new location will be a lucrative investment, but other than money, what are the community benefits? For most franchise owners, money is enough of a reason. But what choices does a person have if they want financial stability and an opportunity to make a real difference in their community?
If you hold yourself to a higher business standard, franchise opportunities in Louisville, KY are now available with Always Best Care.
Since being founded in 1996, thousands of American families have trusted Always Best Care senior care for compassionate home care services. We are known for providing the very best non-medical home care for seniors who wish to remain at home as they age. Our home care franchise owners play a crucial role in preserving the independence and dignity of our clients, and now you can too.
Simply put, the home care industry is booming. If you're reading this page, you're in the right place at the right time. As a result, you can find senior care business opportunities in just about every American community. As the home care market continues to grow, your home care business will grow as well, and that growth is easy to sustain when you consider these U.S. based stats:
During the next 30 years, seniors will make up 20% of the U.S. population. When given a choice, these people want to maintain their current lifestyle, not check into a nursing home. The challenge is that as people age, mobility problems, health issues, and memory lapses happen more frequently. About 80% of seniors have at least one chronic health condition, while 50% have at least two. So, while seniors want to age at home, they need a little help to do so. As an Always Best Care franchisee, that's where you come in - to provide consistent, compassionate support to the growing demographic of seniors who need care in your community.
The bottom line? Since home care is the fastest-growing industry in the U.S., and seniors represent the fastest-growing demographic of our population, capitalizing on home business opportunities is a stable path to profitability for decades to come.
However, changing demographics aren't the only factor driving unprecedented growth in the home care industry. Attitudes are changing about aging, too.
Statistics show that most baby boomers have a strong desire to remain independent as they age. These hardworking Americans are turning their noses up at the idea of spending their golden years in a strange nursing home. They have an unshakeable yearning to live life at home as long as possible. This factor, combined with advances in modern medicine that are helping seniors live longer, has set the stage for more home care franchise opportunities than ever before.
Research by the University of Alabama shows that more than seven million people in the U.S. need some form of home care. This fact is bolstered by the rising trend of "aging in place." Seniors not only want to be self-sufficient - they wish to remain at home, where the surroundings are familiar and family is near. Always Best Care nurtures this need by providing quality in-home care that helps both the seniors in need and their families.
When you implement Always Best Care's proven business model, your senior care franchise in Louisville, KY will become a pillar in your community. You will be part of a highly regarded, reputable organization that others will respect. While you refine your reputation and earn respect, you'll be living an entrepreneurial lifestyle that lets you make a difference in other people's lives.
Great entrepreneurs are always on the lookout for recession-resistant franchising opportunities. In light of the COVID-19 Pandemic, in-home care is now an essential service -- one that will continue to be needed, regardless of the economy. No matter what hurdles we must overcome, one thing is for sure: people will always need care.
At Always Best Care, our proven franchise model enables hundreds of dedicated franchisees the opportunity to achieve financial freedom in the most uncertain times. Our award-winning training program provides franchisees with the tools to succeed and the stability they need.
Always Best Care is one of the fastest-growing senior care franchise systems because our franchisees are more than just business owners, they are compassionate professionals dedicated to helping others. Perhaps most importantly, their home care business lets them care for people in their community while building a rewarding business for themselves.
There's a reason why Always Best Care is consistently recognized by media outlets like Entrepreneur Magazine, Franchise Gator, and Franchise Business Review. We are one of the few senior care franchise systems that offer individuals from all walks of life the chance to generate three potential revenue streams in their community:
Our practical, proven business model gives home care franchise owners the certainty of increasing revenue, the promise of longevity in the marketplace, and the perks of an entrepreneurial lifestyle. Our in-home care, assisted living, and home health care services are trusted by families across the country. And unlike some senior care businesses, the Always Best Care brand is synonymous with excellence. We are dedicated to doing everything possible to help you build a successful home care franchise in Louisville, KY, including:
Like most things in life, you must establish a solid base of knowledge and expertise to achieve success in the home care industry. Fortunately, our unmatched training and support system makes it easy for new franchisees to get started on that path sooner rather than later.
Always Best Care has one of the most successful training systems in the industry. Aptly named ABCUniversity, our training program focuses on the operational activities of setting up, managing, and marketing your senior care agency. During your franchise onboarding process, you will work directly with a National Director or Area Representative, as well as the VP of Franchise Training.
We utilize a variety of media resources and time-tested techniques to help new franchisees absorb the Always Best Care system. When training is complete, new business owners learn the key methods needed to operate a successful Always Best Care franchise.
Building a successful senior care business isn't easy, and it will take time. However, Always Best Care provides new franchisees with unparalleled ongoing support on both local and corporate levels.
Based near your local franchise market, National Directors and Area Representatives provide business-building advice, on-the-spot coaching, and one-on-one mentoring. They offer extensive industry experience throughout multiple markets with guidance from our Executive Leadership Team - an invaluable experience for new and seasoned franchisees alike.
Always Best Care was one of the first senior care franchise companies to provide this additional layer of local assistance, mentoring, and proactive strategic growth. All new franchise owners can count on the following:
Our experienced corporate team works with new in-home care franchise owners to provide comprehensive training for you and your staff, marketing resources, performance metrics, turnkey operating tech, systemwide benchmarking, national accounts, and customer satisfaction support.
Your local Area Representative and our National Directors work with all new franchisees to arrange mentoring opportunities, communications and team-building strategies, and ongoing strategic planning. That way, you have a leg up in your market and access to key resources to build your confidence as you develop your business.
Your Always Best Care franchise development specialist will make sure you have contact information in your state to complete any state licensure requirements. We link you to the nation's top health care licensure consultants, thus allowing you to discover the most cost-effective and time-efficient procedures to get your license, launch your business, and begin serving your community.
Each Always Best Care franchise territory is protected and exclusive to you using zip codes in your state.
Our powerful combination of corporate and local support paves a clear and proven path for new Always Best Care franchise owners to succeed. And with your initial training, field training, and ongoing support, you always have access to Always Best Care repesentatives as you grow your senior home care business.
You may have seen a home care franchise for sale in Louisville, and thought to yourself, "I can do this! The timing may not get better than today." Of course, being ready and motivated to take on the challenges of franchise ownership is a must. However, some very careful self-analysis is needed before buying a franchise.
The reality is this: business ownership is not easy. While Always Best Care does everything in its power to set up new franchisees for success, the franchise owner must be prepared to manage the business. The very best home care franchise owners accept that they may have to work harder than they ever have in their lives.
Are you ready to make that commitment?
Ask yourself these questions before moving forward, so you can make a rational, educated purchasing decision:
The "secret" to franchising success is the consistency of the services and products that customers find at franchise locations. When you advertise the sign and logo of a franchise, you're letting customers know that you follow a specific system. If you are fiercely independent and refuse to follow established formulas, home care franchising might not be for you.
Anybody thinking about opening a home care business needs to be honest about their finances. One of the most common reasons businesses fail is a lack of capital. Remember, you will need enough money to both open and operate your home care business. Though Always Best Care is proud to offer low start-up costs relative to other franchises, an investment of time and money is required.
Your ability to interact well with your franchisor, franchisees, employees, and customers is crucial to your initial and ongoing success. After all, many franchise businesses are based around interacting with people. During the course of your day, a solid problem-solving skillset is also needed to succeed. To run a successful franchise, it's crucial to maintain good relationships with your corporate team, in-house staff, and customers.
If you're ready to seize the day and take destiny into your own hands, we're prepared to help you with the next steps of owning an Always Best Care franchise.
The next steps in your discovery process is to talk with an Always Best Care representative, request a Franchise Disclosure Document, complete an application, and "validate" everything you have learned about our winning franchise business model. Once complete, you will have a candid discussion with current franchisees who have been selected by experience to reach their entrepreneurial dreams.
At Always Best Care, we believe in providing you with the info you need to make an informed choice about our home care business franchise opportunities. Our Franchise Disclosure Document has detailed information covering the most important matters for prospective franchisees. We consider your Franchise Disclosure Document to be an indispensable legal document covering your rights and obligations. Once read, you will understand the relationship between Always Best Care and its home care franchisees.
With your discovery process finalized, your last few steps will be to have a private conversation with Always Best Care President and CEO Jake Brown. After your one-on-one meeting, our corporate team will approve or deny your status as an Always Best Care franchisee. Your personal meeting with our President and CEO may take place via video conference or phone. If you prefer, we can make arrangements for an in-person Discovery Day, where you can meet with our executive team at our corporate headquarters in Roseville, CA.
If you have made it this far, it's now time to learn more about Always Best Care and the enriching opportunity that lies ahead. If you are ready to turn your dreams of living an entrepreneurial lifestyle into reality, you're closer than ever before. By downloading our free E-Book , you're taking the exciting next steps towards building a home care business that makes a true difference in your community.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Spring is allergy season in Kentuckiana, but with COVID-19 on the rise, how do you tell if you're sick or just need an antihistamine?Experts at Louisville's Family Allergy & Asthma said allergies are hitting some people hard right now. How long that congestion and sneezing may last depends on what allergies you have.Dr. Stephen Pollard said tree pollen and grass are peaking now...
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Spring is allergy season in Kentuckiana, but with COVID-19 on the rise, how do you tell if you're sick or just need an antihistamine?
Experts at Louisville's Family Allergy & Asthma said allergies are hitting some people hard right now. How long that congestion and sneezing may last depends on what allergies you have.
Dr. Stephen Pollard said tree pollen and grass are peaking now. Grass will continue through the summer and ragweed will become an issue later in the summer months.
"Data shows as the planet warms and CO2 goes up, not only do we get more pollen but it's stronger," Pollard said. "So, there can be variability from season to season. This is a robust season."
While COVID-19 vaccinations are a big step in the right direction, Pollard said increased immunity can make virus symptoms harder to spot.
"It's extremely difficult right now, because we have so much immunity," he said. "Early on, it was pretty classic. Because they have immunity, their COVID symptoms are much milder."
Pollard said there is some overlap between COVID-19 and allergy symptoms but allergies won't cause a fever or body aches.
He also said allergy medicine won't do anything for COVID-19, so if you take allergy pills and don't feel better, it's a good sign you could have the virus.
COVID-19 affects each person differently and can have a wide number of symptoms ranging from mild to severe. With the coronavirus, you may have fever, chills, fatigue, headaches, sore throat, congestion, runny nose, nausea, diarrhea or shortness of breath, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Doctors at Family Allergy & Asthma said it's best to know what allergies you have and the time of year that bothers you most.
Many people can manage symptoms with over the counter medicines. There are also some actions you can take to help reduce symptoms during allergy season including keeping windows and doors closed to keep pollen out, replace your HVAC filter and wear a mask when mowing or doing yardwork.
The good news is that pollen levels drop after the first freeze, and in Kentuckiana that first freeze is usually in late October.
Copyright 2022 WDRB Media. All Rights Reserved.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Big things went down at Churchill Downs on Saturday — and not just the 148th Kentucky Derby.Louisville rapper Jack Harlow was on site filming a music video for his new song, "Churchill Downs." Rap superstar Drake, who is featured on the track, joined Harlow in the infield for part of the shoot.The song is in Harlow's second studio album, "Come...
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Big things went down at Churchill Downs on Saturday — and not just the 148th Kentucky Derby.
Louisville rapper Jack Harlow was on site filming a music video for his new song, "Churchill Downs." Rap superstar Drake, who is featured on the track, joined Harlow in the infield for part of the shoot.
The song is in Harlow's second studio album, "Come Home The Kids Miss You," which was released Friday and boasts several big-name features, including Lil Wayne, Pharrell and Justin Timberlake.
Looking dapper in an iridescent white suit, Harlow took to the Derby red carpet Saturday with his parents and friends, including Louisville rappers The Homies.
"It's a beautiful moment," Harlow told reporters. "Kentucky will never be the same."
Susan Jones, a 26-year-old spectator, craned for a view from behind a mass of TV cameras.
"We were so excited to see the red carpet, and then Jack Harlow came out and we lost our minds," Jones said.
Jones and her sister, Elizabeth, 31, were among a handful of lucky fans who happened to be in the right place at the right time. As Harlow made his way down the red carpet, a camera crew filmed fans screaming their adoration for the chart-topping 26-year-old rapper.
Jayden Goodwin and Elizabeth Toohey sprinted to the red carpet when they got word that Harlow had arrived. The 20-year-old college students, who are both from Kentucky, said they were "shocked" they ended up in his new video shoot.
"Never in a million years would I have thought, 'Oh, I'm going to the Derby, I'm going to see Jack and be in his music video," Toohey said.
Previous coverage:Between a new album and 'Riders Up' call, Jack Harlow has a busy Kentucky Derby week ahead
When Emily Bay, 31, arrived solo at the red carpet Saturday, she was hoping to see Janet Jackson. The Charlotte native didn't even know who Harlow is.
"I'm like, 'This is exciting!' But I've literally never heard of him,'" Bay said.
The Los Angeles-based studio Pyscho Films is producing the video.
Churchill Downs isn't the only Louisville site mentioned in Harlow's new album. Slugger Field and the Kentucky State Fair get shoutouts from the Louisville native as well.
Harlow had appeared the night before at a pre-Derby party at 21c Museum Hotel and was set to make an appearance Sunday at Guestroom Records.
On the last day of early voting, Broadbent Arena was busy with people casting their ballots.LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - On the last day of early voting, Broadbent Arena was busy with people casting their ballots.Early voting became an option after state lawmakers passed legislation with bipartisan support to make early voting a normal part of elections here, in a move inspired by Kentucky’s first experience with such expanded voting options during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.Governor Andy Beshear and Se...
On the last day of early voting, Broadbent Arena was busy with people casting their ballots.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - On the last day of early voting, Broadbent Arena was busy with people casting their ballots.
Early voting became an option after state lawmakers passed legislation with bipartisan support to make early voting a normal part of elections here, in a move inspired by Kentucky’s first experience with such expanded voting options during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.
Governor Andy Beshear and Secretary of State Michael Adams expanded early voting to prevent people from being exposed to COVID-19 while casting their ballot.
In March of 2021, Kentucky lawmakers passed House Bill 574, allowing no excuse in-person absentee voting from Thursday through Saturday before a primary or general election.
Erran Huber, Communications, Media, and Public Relations Director for the Jefferson County Clerk’s Office said 2,427 people voted the first day of no-excuse voting. Almost 500 more people came out the second day across all six voting locations in Jefferson County.
“We’ve had about 9,000 people who have participated in some way in the in-person absentee process,” Huber said. “Whether that is mail in ballots, no excuse voting, or excused voting.”
Approximately 3,517 mail in ballots have been requested and more than half of those have returned so far, Huber said. 366 people voted in excused absentee in-person (early) voting.
“They’re excited about it,” Huber said. “They love the fact that we make it as convenient as possible.”
Volunteer Clematis Wallace said she agrees.
”They are really excited about the early voting,” Wallace said. “They don’t have to deal with the one-day crowds or just the one-day voting or the parking. It gives people the opportunity to change their schedule because the pandemic did change a lot of scheduling.”
Wallace said she never misses a chance to vote and wanted to return the favor for voters.
The flexibility to vote is something Simone Finley said she also appreciates.
”It’s been really easy,” Finley said. I was afraid the big crowd, so I said let me cut out early, but they had plenty of signs to tell us where to go and I am in and out in 10 minutes. There are a lot of things happening in our city, our country, our state that we need to take action.”
People who can’t make it out to vote early can still vote on Election Day on Tuesday. The polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
For more information about Tuesday’s primaries, click or tap here. To find the nearest polling location, click or tap here.
Copyright 2022 WAVE. All rights reserved.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. - While the Louisville men's basketball program has been in hot pursuit of top-ranked Class of 2023 prospect D.J. Wagner, they're also in the running for his top-tier teammate as wellAaron Bradshaw, a fellow five-star '23 prospect who plays with Wagner for both Camden (N.J.) High School and the NJ Scholars AAU team, revealed his top seven options to On3 on Monday with the Cardinals making ...
LOUISVILLE, Ky. - While the Louisville men's basketball program has been in hot pursuit of top-ranked Class of 2023 prospect D.J. Wagner, they're also in the running for his top-tier teammate as well
Aaron Bradshaw, a fellow five-star '23 prospect who plays with Wagner for both Camden (N.J.) High School and the NJ Scholars AAU team, revealed his top seven options to On3 on Monday with the Cardinals making the cut.
Kentucky, Maryland, Oklahoma State, Michigan and UCLA round out the list of schools. Bradshaw is also considering heading to the NBA G-League.
The 7-foot, 210-pound prospect is not only considered one of the top big men in the country, but one of the top players. He ranks as the No. 2 center in the nation - behind only Denver (Colo.) Prep's Baye Fall - and the No. 24 player in the class according to the 247Sports Composite.
The one-two punch of Bradshaw and Wagner made Camden a force to be reckoned last season, guiding them to a 31-3 record, a No. 9 national ranking, and a berth in the NJSIAA Boys Basketball State Championship game.
Bradshaw himself has also been impressive in the Nike EYBL. In eight games between the Orlando, Fla. and Indianapolis, Ind. sessions - the latter of which was attended by Louisville head coach Kenny Payne - he averaged 12.2 points, 7.4 rebounds and 3.2 blocks per game while shooting 65.6 percent from the field.
He told 247Sports in a recent interview that he "will try" to make a visit to Louisville, and commented on speculation that he and Wagner could be a package recruitment deal.
"I would like to play with him but it's like we don't know where we're going to go," he said. "But I'd love to play with him. We have our own decisions, but that's my brother - he's just a great person."
Louisville currently has just one commitment in the 2023 class, coming from Louisville (Ky.) Male small forward Kaleb Glenn, but they have zeroing in on other targets in the class as well. Over the last week, Payne and the Cardinals have offered both point guard A.J. Johnson and center Xavier Booker.
(Photo of Aaron Bradshaw: Joe Lamberti - USA TODAY Network Atlantic Group / USA TODAY Network)
You can follow Louisville Report for future coverage by liking us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram:
You can also follow Deputy Editor Matthew McGavic at @Matt_McGavic on Twitter
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Knox Shepherd is three-years-old, but the Louisville boy has been through rigorous cancer treatments. Now that he has "no evidence of disease," his family wants to encourage blood donations like those that helped save Knox's life.The Kentucky Blood Center is holding a "Super Donor Week" through Saturday, May 21, in honor of Knox. The drive is his family's way of giving back.For th...
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Knox Shepherd is three-years-old, but the Louisville boy has been through rigorous cancer treatments. Now that he has "no evidence of disease," his family wants to encourage blood donations like those that helped save Knox's life.
The Kentucky Blood Center is holding a "Super Donor Week" through Saturday, May 21, in honor of Knox. The drive is his family's way of giving back.
For the past several months, Knox and his family have been staying in Memphis, Tennessee, for treatment at St. Jude Hospital. Knox has been fighting anaplastic ependymoma, a rare tumor that forms when cells in the central nervous system begin to multiply rapidly.
He's had 30 rounds of radiation and two rounds of chemotherapy for the cancer, after undergoing emergency surgery right after Thanksgiving to remove the brain tumor.
Just recently, Knox and his family returned home to Louisville.
"He's doing great," said Ashley Shepherd, Knox's mother. "He has gotten a lot of his strength back. He's starting to eat better and getting his weight back up was one of our biggest concerns."
Knox has AB+ blood, so he can receive blood from donors of any type. But over the course of his treatment, he received two blood transfusions and could need more in the future.
"He got multiple blood transfusions, he got platelets, he sat there and really handled everything like a champ," said Erikk Shepherd, Knox's father. "I think mom and dad were much more stressed out than he was."
The Shepherds hope people will donate blood this week to help them give back for the support they've received.
"I think we've all realized how precious life is and how precious our children are now and -- let them get dirty and let them have fun and be silly," Ashley Shepherd said.
Both Ashley and Erikk said they are thankful for the people who donated blood in the past that helped their son, and are thankful to those donating this week.
"It's amazing," Ashley Shepherd said. "I mean, our community really came out for us and our family and our neighbors, just everybody's come out. This was just one little way we wanted to help give back to our community for everything they've done for us."
According to Eric Lindsey with the Kentucky Blood Center, extra staff members have been called in this week to help with the expected influx of blood donors. Lindsey said over the next several days, appointment numbers at both blood center locations have increased compared to a typical week.
"This blood is going to go somewhere to people in need in the local community," Lindsey said.
Knox, who was at the blood drive Monday to watch his dad donate, is a huge fan of Spider Man, so this blood drive also incorporates a superhero theme. Donors who stop by the blood center this week can write a note of encourage to leave on a spiderweb made for Knox. Those notes will be collected and given to the family at the end of the week.
"Our little guy is so important to us. It's nice to know how important he's become to so many other people," Erikk Shepherd said.
In addition to being a Spider Man fan, Knox is also a proud big brother and is looking forward to his upcoming 4th birthday.
He'll also return to St. Jude for check-ups.
"Unfortunately with this type of tumor, its location and his genetics, that's what you have to do. You always monitor for — is it going to come back? What is he kind of showing? And you just keep a close eye on it," Erikk Shepherd said.
To schedule a donation at one of the two Louisville donor centers for Super Donor Week, you can make an appointment at the Middletown Donor Center here or the Hillview Donor Center here, or call 800-775-2522. Appointments are preferred. Walk-ins are welcome.
Middletown Donor Center
Hillview Donor Center
Copyright 2022 WDRB Media. All Rights Reserved.