Initial Investment
The initial franchise fee is $59,000. Total estimated startup costs, including the franchise fee, range from $219,000 to $399,000.
A dementia-friendly, membership-based day program designed for growth and profitability, backed by full support from site selection through grand opening.
Daycation for Seniors™ launched in 2015 to meet the growing needs of older adults and their families. Our accessible, membership-based day program combines attentive, professional care, engaging activities, and meaningful social connections at a price point more affordable than in-home care or full-time residential care.
Every franchise partner receives a comprehensive roadmap, with support from site selection through grand opening and beyond. This includes state registration guidance, site selection assistance, access to dementia-friendly games and activities, grand opening support, and ongoing field support.
The essentials, at a glance. See the full breakdown on our Investment page.
The initial franchise fee is $59,000. Total estimated startup costs, including the franchise fee, range from $219,000 to $399,000.
In-person and virtual training, plus ongoing operational, marketing, and site-selection support from our Franchise team.
Senior care industry familiarity, strong business management and customer relationship skills, and meeting our financial requirements.
$59,000
Initial franchise fee
$219K–$399K
Total estimated investment, including the franchise fee
Figures reflect the estimated initial investment range as of this writing. See our Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) for complete, current details. View the full investment breakdown →
A track record you can point to when a prospective member's family asks why they should choose you.
Named a Gold Winner in Sacramento Favorites 2025, voted on by the communities we serve.
A decade of experience serving seniors and refining a franchise-ready model.
Franchise partners operating across California, Illinois, Wisconsin, and Texas, with more markets opening.
A model built around real, hands-on professional care and meaningful social connection.

We’re dedicated to making sure your franchise succeeds. Every Daycation for Seniors™ franchisee gets a comprehensive, hands-on support system, in-person and virtual, from your first day of training through the ongoing life of your franchise.
Operational Support: sales training, administrative procedures, vendor selection, and IT support to help your day run smoothly.
Marketing Support: coordinated advertising materials and strategies, plus consumer marketing plans for the local and regional level.
Site Selection & More: guided search for site locations and buildout design, with our Field Support team accessible throughout.
Here's what to expect after you reach out, from your first conversation with our team to the day you officially become a franchise partner.
Introduce Yourself. Our team wants to hear from you. Fill out the form below and let us know your level of interest.
Meet the Team. We'll schedule a virtual or in-person meeting to go over additional questions and learn more about you.
Review the FDD. We'll send you a copy of the Daycation for Seniors™ Franchise Disclosure Document for your review, with 14 days to look it over.
Discover the Difference. You're invited to our corporate training facility for an up-close look at how a Daycation for Seniors™ center really operates.
Make It Official. Review and sign your Franchise Agreement, and you're officially a Daycation for Seniors™ franchise partner.
Founder & Chief Growth Officer James Slaughter discusses the story behind Daycation for Seniors, the growing demand for senior day care, what makes the model unique, franchise economics and growth opportunities, and the future vision for the brand.
Read the Founder StoryA quick preview. See every question, answered in full, on our FAQ page.
The initial franchise fee is $59,000. Total estimated startup costs, including the franchise fee, range from $219,000 to $399,000. Full current figures are detailed in our Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).
Franchisees receive in-person and virtual training, along with ongoing support in operations, sales, administrative procedures, vendor selection, and IT. Marketing support includes advertising materials, strategy guidance, and local marketing plans. We also assist with site selection and buildout design, with our Franchise team available throughout your franchise journey.
Daycation for Seniors is a dementia-friendly, membership-based day program that offers professional, hands-on care, engaging activities, and meaningful social connections at a price point more affordable than in-home senior care or full-time residential care.
Daycation for Seniors™ has franchise partners operating in 13 locations across California, Illinois, Wisconsin, and Texas, with more markets opening soon.
El Dorado Hills, CA
Fair Oaks, CA
Napa, CA
Brookfield, WI
Novato, CA
Fremont, CA
Santa Rosa, CA
Vernon Hills, IL
Naperville, IL
Buffalo Grove, IL
Elmhurst, IL
Wheaton, IL
Austin, TX
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