Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What makes Country Place Living residences unique and a good business opportunity?
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We’ve been building and operating assisted living residences for 25 years. The expertise we’ve gained has helped us to perfect our assisted living residences, marketing plans, and financial performance in the rural markets.


Q: What is the primary difference between a Country Place Senior Living Residence and Country Place Home Plus?
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Size. Country Place Home Plus is a smaller more intimate living environment with 8 bedrooms and an attached powder room. Senior Living residences are larger, have 18 apartments with full baths and kitchenettes.


Q: How much land do I need?
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You will need ¾ of an acre for a Home Plus residence, 1 acre for a Senior Living residence or 2 acres if you want the ability to build both residences on the same piece of land.


Q: What are the minimum qualifications to become a Country Place Living franchisee?
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We expect our franchisee to be caring and helpful – with an altruistic motivation, have business and/or financial acumen, be profit minded, hardworking, authentic, full of integrity and honesty, coachable, be respectful and courteous, optimistic, positive and enthusiastic, and be accountable.

Only select individuals will qualify to become part of the Country Place Living family.


Q: Can I be an absentee owner of a Country Place Living franchise?
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Yes. Absentee owners will be required to hire a Director who will perform the day to day operations of your residence.


Q: How much does a franchise cost?
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The initial Franchise fee is $37,500.00.


Q: Does Country Place Living help with financing?
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We do not provide financing first hand, but if a Franchisee utilizes our development services, we will work with them and present different options for financing.


Q: How much are royalties and advertising contributions?
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5% royalties and ½% marketing.


Q: What about location? Do I have to find the location on my own?
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Once you have located a community where you are interested in placing a residence, we will provide you with site guidelines and we will review your site options with you.


Q: What typically are the regulatory and compliance considerations in regards to being a licensed residence?
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You will need to be licensed by your state authorities. We will work with you as you process your residence license and assist you with your state inspection.


Q: Will I have any concerns with finding skilled and experienced staff in a rural community?
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We pride ourselves on being the newest, most stylish place in each rural community; as a result, our residences typically have the pick of the best employees in the area. Furthermore, Country Place Living is committed to working with 4H and FFA on a national and local basis to build a great future talent pool.


Q: What about marketing? Does Country Place Living help?
A: Yes. As a Country Place Living franchisee, you will receive advertising templates and assistance in creating a sustainable marketing plan that will keep your business growing.

Q: How can I get a copy of Country Place Livings’ Franchise Disclosure Document (UFOC)?
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Prospective franchisees who are committed to “doing well” in business while “doing good” for others can proceed in the franchise selection process by completing our online Confidential Information Request Form. Once your Confidential Information Request Form is reviewed, we will call you to review your information and begin to answer your questions about the Country Place Living opportunity. If you are selected to continue through the selection process, you will be invited to attend a Values and Vision Day, where we will explore our mutual business goals and vision. We are looking for the best fit between our mutual values, so we will spend a great deal of time talking and exploring our options. A Values and Vision Day meeting will include one or more visits to see our residences in action and takes approximately a day and a half. We encourage all of your partners to attend the Values and Vision Day meeting –but don’t bring a checkbook! At the Values and Vision Day you will receive a Franchise Disclosure Document. This disclosure document is required by the Federal Trade Commission. If we have a mutually successful Values and Vision Day, you will then be asked to speak with our executive team to discuss the final application process. Once your final application is received and approved, we will execute a franchise agreement and proceed with the development of your Country Place Living residence.


Q: How long does it usually take to open our doors once agreements have been signed?
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For a Home Plus residence, construction is usually completed in 6 months. Construction for a Senior Living residence typically takes 12 – 18 months.