--- title: (3) description: (3) --- # Qualicare Franchise Blog Select Category Franchising Entrepreneurship franchise partners support in-home senior care franchise senior care franchise senior care franchise opportunities Home Care Industry Qualicare franchise partners how much does senior care cost self-employment Awards Benefits of self-employment Franchise Owner review Franchise business model Franchise networking Home Healthcare Network Caregivers Home health care & peace of mind Networking tips Success owner interview ![Qualicare - great place to work](https://blog.qualicarefranchise.com/hubfs/Qualicare%20featured%20image.png) ### [Qualicare Certified as Great Place To Work® Following Employee Survey](https://blog.qualicarefranchise.com/qualicare-certified-as-great-place-to-work-following-employee-survey) We’re thrilled to announce that Qualicare recently became a certified [Great Place To Work® in Canada](https://www.greatplacetowork.ca/en/certification%E3%85%A4menu/certified-organizations-updated#certified-organizations2/?view_1464_page=1&view_1464_filters=%5B%7B%22ignore_operators%22%3Afalse%2C%22operator%22%3A%22contains%22%2C%22operator_default%22%3A%22contains%22%2C%22multi_type%22%3A%22one%22%2C%22multi_input%22%3A%22chosen%22%2C%22multi_match%22%3A%22or%22%2C%22field%22%3A%22keyword_search%22%2C%22name%22%3A%22Search%20by%20Keyword%3A%22%2C%22instructions%22%3A%22%22%2C%22required%22%3Afalse%2C%22value%22%3A%22qualicare%22%7D%5D)! The distinction was awarded after a recent survey, conducted by Great Place To Work®, confirmed what Qualicare has known since our founding: employees at Qualicare love their work. Of all surveyed employees, 91% percent responded affirmatively to the statement: “Taking everything into account, I would say this is a great place to work.”  [Sophie Vodvarka](https://blog.qualicarefranchise.com/author/sophie-vodvarka) [Read More](https://blog.qualicarefranchise.com/qualicare-certified-as-great-place-to-work-following-employee-survey) ![Dana Chan](https://blog.qualicarefranchise.com/hubfs/DanaChan-1.png) [Qualicare franchise partners](https://blog.qualicarefranchise.com/tag/qualicare-franchise-partners) ### [We're growing! Introducing Edmonton Northwest with Franchise Partner Dana Chan](https://blog.qualicarefranchise.com/were-growing-introducing-edmonton-north-with-franchise-partner-dana-chan) Dana Chan, an elementary school teacher for 18 years, took the leap into [business entrepreneurship](https://blog.qualicarefranchise.com/franchising-vs.-entrepreneurship-which-business-ownership-path-is-best-for-you) this May, opening Qualicare Edmonton North, in Alberta, Canada. A franchise partner with an education background, Dana says her first months owning in-home healthcare and senior care franchise have been a whirlwind of new information, and exciting steps forward.  [Sophie Vodvarka](https://blog.qualicarefranchise.com/author/sophie-vodvarka) [Read More](https://blog.qualicarefranchise.com/were-growing-introducing-edmonton-north-with-franchise-partner-dana-chan) ![Recruit and Retain Caregivers](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/EJrDoIWm9Bvxckc2idRWvfY14Bi1rygXFXSj3eBII84vyDSaKfu_Uh-bFs1TSBqXua8F01os2F101op_angxeQkKekdC8uBdvGR-8HXr91EDyGuHbg89O7p3QkZBHfYmawncRyapWye1kCqm5Q) [Franchising,](https://blog.qualicarefranchise.com/tag/franchising) [Caregivers](https://blog.qualicarefranchise.com/tag/caregivers) ### [4 Tips to Successfully Recruit and Retain Caregivers](https://blog.qualicarefranchise.com/4-tips-to-successfully-recruit-and-retain-caregivers) Caregivers are the cornerstone of Qualicare’s commitment to holistic home care, and satisfying client experience. Nurses, Certified Nursing Assistants, Home Health Aids, Personal Support Workers, and nursing students are all caregivers whose expertise and whole-hearted support for clients reflects Qualicare’s 360-degree model of care. [Sophie Vodvarka](https://blog.qualicarefranchise.com/author/sophie-vodvarka) [Read More](https://blog.qualicarefranchise.com/4-tips-to-successfully-recruit-and-retain-caregivers) ![Ontario franchise location](https://blog.qualicarefranchise.com/hubfs/ian-kirkland-l97yS3vwvb0-unsplash%20(1).jpg) [Franchising,](https://blog.qualicarefranchise.com/tag/franchising) [Franchise business model](https://blog.qualicarefranchise.com/tag/franchise-business-model) ### [Ontario’s soaring home prices & more make for ideal franchise location](https://blog.qualicarefranchise.com/ontarios-soaring-home-prices-more-make-for-ideal-franchise-location) Thinking about buying in-home healthcare and senior care franchise? Look no further than Ontario. Booming housing prices, a growing population, and established brand and home office support make buying a Qualicare franchise in Ontario an incredible opportunity.  [Sophie Vodvarka](https://blog.qualicarefranchise.com/author/sophie-vodvarka) [Read More](https://blog.qualicarefranchise.com/ontarios-soaring-home-prices-more-make-for-ideal-franchise-location) ![Mark Foster, Qualicare Homecare Franchise Owner](https://blog.qualicarefranchise.com/hubfs/Qualicare%20Mark%20Foster%20Blog%20Image.png) [Entrepreneurship,](https://blog.qualicarefranchise.com/tag/entrepreneurship) [franchise partners support,](https://blog.qualicarefranchise.com/tag/franchise-partners-support) [owner interview](https://blog.qualicarefranchise.com/tag/owner-interview) ### [Meet Mark Foster, Qualicare Barrie & Collingwood Owner](https://blog.qualicarefranchise.com/meet-mark-foster-qualicare-barrie-collingwood-owner) Introducing Mark Foster, one of Qualicare’s newest franchise partners! Mark launched the Barrie & Collingwood Qualicare branch in Central Ontario this past January. Ontario offers an exciting growth opportunity for Qualicare, as the senior population age 65+ is projected to double by the year 2046. After working for several years in the healthcare industry, Mark saw the [amazing potential for growth with in-home healthcare and senior care franchises](https://blog.qualicarefranchise.com/the-home-health-care-market-is-booming.-here-are-3-reasons-to-consider-franchise-opportunities-with-qualicare). Today, Mark joins us to discuss his background and education, and how Qualicare supports his growth.  [Sophie Vodvarka](https://blog.qualicarefranchise.com/author/sophie-vodvarka) [Read More](https://blog.qualicarefranchise.com/meet-mark-foster-qualicare-barrie-collingwood-owner) ![3 reasons to consider franchise opportunities](https://blog.qualicarefranchise.com/hubfs/shutterstock_1422294941.jpg) [Home Care Industry,](https://blog.qualicarefranchise.com/tag/home-care-industry) [Home health care & peace of mind](https://blog.qualicarefranchise.com/tag/home-health-care-peace-of-mind) ### [The Home Health Care Market is Booming. Here are 3 Reasons to Consider Franchise Opportunities with Qualicare](https://blog.qualicarefranchise.com/the-home-health-care-market-is-booming.-here-are-3-reasons-to-consider-franchise-opportunities-with-qualicare) Do you have a loved one whose quality of life could be improved by a professional caregiver coming to their home, and attending to their needs? Or have you experienced navigating complex healthcare systems for a loved one, and wished there were better care options?   [Sophie Vodvarka](https://blog.qualicarefranchise.com/author/sophie-vodvarka) [Read More](https://blog.qualicarefranchise.com/the-home-health-care-market-is-booming.-here-are-3-reasons-to-consider-franchise-opportunities-with-qualicare) ![Being your own boss](https://blog.qualicarefranchise.com/hubfs/qualicare-founding-story-1024x576.png) [self-employment,](https://blog.qualicarefranchise.com/tag/self-employment) [Benefits of self-employment,](https://blog.qualicarefranchise.com/tag/benefits-of-self-employment) [franchise partners support](https://blog.qualicarefranchise.com/tag/franchise-partners-support) ### [Being your own boss & Qualicare’s proven support system](https://blog.qualicarefranchise.com/being-your-own-boss-qualicares-proven-support-system) How do you imagine the most honest, satisfying vision for your life? Take a moment to think about it.  [Sophie Vodvarka](https://blog.qualicarefranchise.com/author/sophie-vodvarka) [Read More](https://blog.qualicarefranchise.com/being-your-own-boss-qualicares-proven-support-system) ![Franchise owner interview: Warren Johnstone](https://blog.qualicarefranchise.com/hubfs/Qualicare_Warren_Johnstone.jpeg) [Franchise networking,](https://blog.qualicarefranchise.com/tag/franchise-networking) [Franchise Owner review](https://blog.qualicarefranchise.com/tag/franchise-owner-review) ### [Franchise owner interview: Warren Johnstone](https://blog.qualicarefranchise.com/franchise-owner-interview-warren-johnstone) Warren Johnstone opened the [Qualicare Vancouver](https://www.qualicare.com/vancouver-bc/) branch in March, 2021. Now nine months into his new venture, Johnstone offers readers both wisdom and lessons learned through experience. Check out our interview with Johnstone below!  [Jonathan Nedeljkovic](https://blog.qualicarefranchise.com/author/jonathan-nedeljkovic) [Read More](https://blog.qualicarefranchise.com/franchise-owner-interview-warren-johnstone) ![Franchise Journal Top Brands 2021 List](https://blog.qualicarefranchise.com/hubfs/TopBrands2021_Qualicare.jpg) [Awards](https://blog.qualicarefranchise.com/tag/awards) ### [Franchise Journal Award!](https://blog.qualicarefranchise.com/franchise-journal-award-2021) ### Qualicare has been spotlighted in the Franchise Journal Top Brands List for 2021!  [Jonathan Nedeljkovic](https://blog.qualicarefranchise.com/author/jonathan-nedeljkovic) [Read More](https://blog.qualicarefranchise.com/franchise-journal-award-2021) ![Successful people with Qualicare](https://blog.qualicarefranchise.com/hubfs/iStock_000015142796Large.jpg) [Franchising,](https://blog.qualicarefranchise.com/tag/franchising) [Entrepreneurship,](https://blog.qualicarefranchise.com/tag/entrepreneurship) [Success](https://blog.qualicarefranchise.com/tag/success) ### [4 habits of successful people you can apply to your franchise business](https://blog.qualicarefranchise.com/4-habits-of-successful-people-you-can-apply-to-your-franchise-business) Want to be an achiever? One of the best things you can do is to emulate those successful people you admire the most. What is it that makes them stand out from the crowd? We take a look at habits that you can adopt which will help you succeed with[ your business venture](https://blog.qualicarefranchise.com/franchising-vs.-entrepreneurship-which-business-ownership-path-is-best-for-you). [Jonathan Nedeljkovic](https://blog.qualicarefranchise.com/author/jonathan-nedeljkovic) [Read More](https://blog.qualicarefranchise.com/4-habits-of-successful-people-you-can-apply-to-your-franchise-business) [1](https://blog.qualicarefranchise.com) [2](https://blog.qualicarefranchise.com/page/2) [3](https://blog.qualicarefranchise.com/page/3) [4](https://blog.qualicarefranchise.com/page/4) ![](https://px.ads.linkedin.com/collect/?pid=2836962&fmt=gif)