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Arizona has one of the nation's largest and fastest-growing older-adult populations, creating substantial long-term demand for services that help seniors remain safe and independent at home. According to Arizona's State Plan on Aging published in 2026, approximately 1.8 million Arizonans were age 60 or older in 2023, representing 24.7% of the state's population. The U.S. Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimated approximately 1.49 million Arizona residents age 65 or older, or 19.7% of the population. Arizona projects its population age 60 and older to reach approximately 2.6 million by 2050, a 46% increase from 2023, reinforcing the long-term need for senior-focused services throughout the state. 

Chronic health conditions and age-related limitations create an ongoing need for dependable assistance in the home. Arizona Department of Health Services data show that heart disease was the state's leading cause of death in 2023, accounting for approximately 14,514 deaths, followed closely by cancer with 12,922 deaths. Chronic lower respiratory diseases accounted for another 3,475 deaths. Arizona's 2026 State Plan interim report also found that among residents age 65 and older, approximately 19.6% experienced ambulatory difficulty and 11.3% experienced difficulty living independently. Non-medical home care can provide valuable assistance with personal care, mobility, meal preparation, housekeeping, companionship, and other activities of daily living that help individuals continue living safely at home.

Arizona has established a broad network of Home and Community Based Services designed to help older adults and individuals with disabilities remain in their own homes or live with family while reducing the need for institutional care. Services available through Arizona's aging network include personal care, housekeeping, respite care, transportation, home-delivered meals, home health aide services, adult day programs, and other forms of assistance. Arizona's 2027–2028 State Plan on Aging further emphasizes helping older adults stay healthy, independent, and connected to their communities while strengthening resources for both family and professional caregivers. These priorities reflect the growing importance of community-based care as Arizona's senior population continues to expand. 

Arizona continues to experience significant population growth, providing opportunities for locally operated home care businesses across metropolitan, suburban, retirement, and community-based markets. The U.S. Census Bureau estimated Arizona's population at approximately 7.62 million in 2025, an increase of about 67,400 residents in just one year. Arizona ranked seventh nationally for numerical population growth and eighth for percentage growth between 2024 and 2025. Population centers such as Phoenix, Tucson, Mesa, Scottsdale, Chandler, Gilbert, and communities throughout the state provide a diverse potential market for home-based care. Combined with Arizona's unusually large older-adult population, continued overall growth creates a compelling demographic environment for senior-care services. 

Helping older Arizonans remain independent in their homes and communities is a central priority within the state's aging-services system. Arizona's Home and Community Based Services program is specifically designed to provide assistance with daily activities while allowing many individuals to remain in their own homes or live with their families rather than entering institutional care. Arizona also works through eight Area Agencies on Aging to coordinate programs and community resources for older adults throughout the state. EmmUcare's non-medical home care model aligns with this emphasis by providing personalized support that can help individuals maintain their routines, dignity, independence, and connection to their communities. 

 Arizona offers several characteristics that can make it attractive for franchise ownership:

• Competitive Tax Climate: Arizona ranks No. 14 overall in the 2026 State Tax Competitiveness Index, placing it within the upper portion of states nationally for overall tax structure.
• Low Individual Income Tax: Arizona ranks No. 9 for individual income tax competitiveness and maintains a 2.5% flat individual income tax rate, the lowest rate among states that impose an individual income tax.
• Favorable Property and Employment Tax Structure: Arizona ranks No. 10 for property tax competitiveness and No. 1 nationally for unemployment insurance tax structure in the 2026 index.
• Continued Population Growth: Arizona added approximately 67,400 residents between 2024 and 2025, strengthening the potential customer and workforce base available to locally operated businesses.

Combined with a rapidly growing older population, these characteristics provide a favorable environment for entrepreneurs looking to establish and grow a service-based franchise.

Becoming an EmmUcare Home Health franchise owner means building your business with an established brand, structured systems, and an experienced support team behind you. Franchisees receive comprehensive initial training, operational guidance, recruiting and onboarding resources, marketing support, technology resources, and ongoing assistance designed to help them launch, operate, and grow their local business.

EmmUcare's Care Centered Around You philosophy provides franchise owners with a recognizable mission focused on compassionate, personalized support and helping individuals maintain independence in the comfort of their homes. With Arizona's expanding senior population, strong population growth, and continued emphasis on home- and community-based care, an EmmUcare franchise offers entrepreneurs the opportunity to build a meaningful local business while benefiting from the resources, structure, and support of an established home care brand.