Consulting FAQs

Consulting Questions

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• 1. Do I need to have a healthcare background to start a home care agency?
  
  No. It is important to have a compassion for seniors and a spirit of service to be successful. Our hands on training and operational systems provide a solid foundation for your agency.
• 2. Do I need experience as a business owner to be successful in this business?
  
  No. With the thoroughness of our training and on-going support, along with networking through our association, we maximize the opportunity for success.
• 3. Do the employees need to be certified?
  
  In Georgia, there are two categories of employees within the non-medical in home care agency. The companion caregiver is not required to be certified by the state. We do provide a thorough training program for them that is required by the state. Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) are state certified and must be used for clients who require personal care. The state requires an eight (8) hour orientation for all employees. We provide this for our clients.
• 4. Is it difficult to find qualified employees?
  
  No. The market is flooded with certified and experienced caregivers.
• 5. Is a Georgia private home care license difficult to obtain?
  
  With our agency, it is not difficult. However, Georgia is known to be one of the four toughest states for the licensing process. This is a good thing for protecting our seniors. With our consulting, we are committed to getting our clients through the licensing process the first time without any issues. Our clients must assure us that they have a clean record and will pass the state’s complex background check without any problem. Actually, due to the state’s requirements, the structure we have set up provides an easy to follow system for our clients.
• 6. How much money could I expect to make and how soon?
  
  Your income and profit are based on many factors. The good news is that, unlike a franchise, you are not limited to a small territory and there are no royalty fees each month. This gives you the opportunity for quicker returns on your investment. If marketing is constant, assertive and innovative and you are passionate about this business, you will do well for years. We provide diverse and innovative marketing approaches and some that are great for the assisted living facilities, senior centers and churches. With hard work and passion for the elderly, you should be netting $100,000 after one year.
• 7. Can I operate from a home office?
  
  This business can easily be operated from your home office; in fact, we recommend it.
• 8. Do you provide financing?
  
  No. We do not provide financing. However, as opposed to franchises, we do allow our qualified clients to extend their payments over 90 days.