LAS CRUCES, N.M., Jan. 16, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Aegin Place, one of the few home health agencies specializing in live-in care only or round the clock care in the client's home, has been listed in the 2007 Entrepreneur Magazine's top 500 annual franchises directory. Of the 9 new home health care agencies listed, Aegin Place has shown the greatest growth. New franchises are generally unranked the first time they are listed. Entrepreneur Magazine screens the new entrants in the publication through a detailed application process. Unlike expensive nursing homes and assisted living facilities, Aegin Place gives older adults assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) while remaining in their own homes. Aegin Place offers full-time personalized and professional non-medical care for those disabled either by aging or disease. Aegin Place accomplishes this at a cost lower than traditional nursing homes and many assisted living facilities. Clients may opt for fewer hours per day, as they direct the care in their own homes.
Coupled with the listing in the Entrepreneur Magazine top 500 franchises, the company has also just been approved by the U.S Small Business Administration (SBA) Franchise Registry. Franchises approved for the registry must pass stringent review of their business model and associated documents filed with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The Franchise Registry is the online listing of franchise systems whose franchisees receive expedited loan processing when applying for financial assistance from the SBA.
Aegin Place Franchising President, Zach Sahker said, "The listings with both of these respected organizations reflect the rapid rise and positioning of the Aegin Place business model and acceptance of its innovative approach to home-based long-term care." Sahker added, "To achieve this level of recognition after only one year of franchising is testimony to the viability of our concept."
In light of the studies performed by the American Association of Retired People (AARP) that found some 80% of older Americans would prefer to die at home, Aegin Place fills a vital role in the aging of America. With senior health care costs skyrocketing, Aegin Place has been introduced at just the right time to offer a sensible alternative to the high cost of long-term care. Latest statistics of national averages for the cost of nursing homes reflect fees in excess of $6000.00 per month. Hourly rates for in home care top $20.00. The Assisted Living base cost is $2500.00 per month for room and board and can skyrocket to $6000.00 or more per month for advanced assistance. Aegin Place has a ready roster in place of screened, experienced and needs-matched live-in caregivers for $130.00-$170.00 per 24-hour day in most markets, depending upon the extent of care needed and the local cost of labor.
For information on this advanced in-home, cost-effective senior health care program, Phone: (866) 659-1834 or Email: zach@aeginplace.com . Visit the web sites at www.aeginplace.com for local contacts and www.aeginplacefranchise.com for franchising details.