Running a successful home care business depends on—like any other business—strong fundamentals. Whether you’re operating an independent business or a franchised agency, these qualities are must-have features for any home care company.

They’re also qualities that you’ll find built into the Visiting Angels^® franchise model. But that should come as no surprise.

Fundamental Qualities for a Home Care Business

Client-First Values

Above everything else, home care businesses depend on clear, consistent, client-focused values. Without focusing on your clients, there’s no way to ensure the level of care that’s needed. And without high-quality care, you’ll struggle to attract and retain care recipients. If you can put your clients first, all of the other fundamentals you need will fall into place much more easily.

Defined Vision

One of the biggest distinctions between successful agencies and other providers is the way they envision care. These agencies have a firm grasp of who their clients are, what kind of care they need, and the circumstances under which care is delivered. This allows them to design and structure care according to their clients’ needs. The result is not only better care for recipients, but also more effective and efficient care management.

Open Communication

A successful home care business knows that their care depends on clear and open communication at all levels. This includes clear communication between:

The agency and the client
Client and the caregiver
Caregiver and administrative staff

If any of these avenues break down, the quality of caregiving suffers. But if they remain open, you can maintain high standards of care.

Responsive Service

Responsiveness is an important asset for caregiving companies, for two main reasons:

It allows them to stay on top of urgent situations, attending to clients in times of crisis and uncertainty.
It ensures that care evolves along with clients’ needs and situational challenges.

Family Support

Family members play a key role in home care services for a loved one. So, it’s important they are integrated into the care planning and caregiving process. At a minimum, this means keeping family in the loop with how care is proceeding. But with the most successful home care businesses, it also means finding ways to support family members and create more time between them and their loved ones.

Accountable Management

When caring for the elderly, ailing, or injured individuals, the stakes are particularly high. Under these circumstances, it’s crucial care providers hold themselves accountable—and this starts at the top. In our experience, the best home care business owners are those who, more than anyone else, consider themselves responsible for their clients’ well-being.

Dedicated Caregivers

While it’s possible to work as an independent caregiver, you need a larger team if you want to take on more than a handful of clients. Great home care businesses understand the importance of great caregivers who are knowledgeable, compassionate, driven to help others, and dedicated to both their employers and clients.

Learn more about home care business opportunities with Visiting Angels by calling 800-365-4189 or submitting an online request.