I used to work for a home care agency for many years as an administrator. I do not agree with the comment about home care being a scam on Medicare. I have seen some great success stories with both home care and hospice. I have also hired home care agencies for my loved ones. No matter what company I used, I always had issues with staffing and finding qualified, caring people. With that being said, there are many regulations to be satisfied. There is a lot of money involved in the startup and advertising. The competition is fierce.
I am an optimistic person. I believe, if you have the financial backing, a good business plan that you stick to, and a passion for making a difference in this genre of healthcare, you may find it rewarding in many ways.
Most home care agencies have a difficult time with staffing. Reliable staffing is hard to find. Finding truly compassionate and altruistic nurses and nursing assistance is the big challenge. If a homecare or hospice company can overcome these obstacles, they will be way ahead of the competition. Do a careful look at your motivation for starting this business.
I wish you great success if you decide to move forward with this.