The real numbers on owning a FirstLight Home Care franchise
Home Care Services · FDD 2026 · from public state filings
CDisclosure honesty
This franchisor discloses earnings (Item 19) — but read how.
★★★☆☆FranchiseValidate transparency rating: 3/5
Investment
$151,425–$256,380
Total fees
6% of sales
Outlets
284
Closure signals
6 ceased, 0 terminated
Lawsuits
0
Is FirstLight Home Care worth it? How it compares to 42 similar franchises
Ongoing fees
6% of sales
lower than most (median 7%)
Startup cost
from $151,425
pricier than 91% of peers
Disclosure honesty
Grade C
typical for the category
Closure rate
2.1% of outlets
worse than 73% of peers
Disclosed lawsuits
0
fewer than most
Benchmarked against every senior & home care franchise we've graded from public FDDs — the context the franchisor's pitch never gives you.
What their own earnings claim actually says
Gross revenue data for 194 territories (12+ months operation): average $1,545,697, median $1,195,409, range $152,398–$11,254,775. 38% met/exceeded average. Limited to CMS-reporting territories only.
Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)
6 ceased operations in 2025; zero terminations; 9 transfers suggest selective brand-protection.
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Franchisor's framing: Gross revenue data for 194 territories (12+ months operation): average $1,545,697, median $1,19…
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How much does a FirstLight Home Care franchise cost?
The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $151,425–$256,380, including a $52,000 initial franchise fee.
How much do FirstLight Home Care franchise owners make?
Gross revenue data for 194 territories (12+ months operation): average $1,545,697, median $1,195,409, range $152,398–$11,254,775. 38% met/exceeded average. Limited to CMS-reporting territories only. We grade this disclosure C for honesty.
What is the FirstLight Home Care franchise failure rate?
6 ceased operations in 2025; zero terminations; 9 transfers suggest selective brand-protection.
Is a FirstLight Home Care franchise worth it?
It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. FirstLight Home Care scores C on disclosure honesty, carries about 6% of sales in ongoing fees. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.
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Source: WI DFI Franchise Registration (2026). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with FirstLight Home Care or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.