Legato Living

Build a Legacy Business Caring for Seniors with Memory Impairment

Own Your Own Residential Memory Care Homes.
Real Estate Investment Meets Purpose-Driven Business.

The senior care industry is booming—valued at $91.8 billion in 2022 and projected to grow at 5.5% annually through 2030. Legato Living offers a unique franchise model that combines residential memory care services with real estate investment. Instead of large institutional facilities, Legato Living franchisees operate intimate, home-based assisted living residences for seniors with dementia and Alzheimer’s. This dual-revenue model allows you to build equity in real estate while generating six-figure income from providing compassionate memory care in your community.

The Concept

Residential Memory Care Homes – Legato Living franchisees operate small, ranch-style homes (4-5 residents per caregiver) providing personalized care for individuals with moderate to advanced dementia. The home-like setting reduces anxiety and creates a family atmosphere that large facilities cannot replicate.

Dual Revenue Model – Two attractive income streams:

1. Memory Care Business – Management fees from operating the assisted living home
2. Real Estate Investment – Own the property and rent it back to your own business, building long-term equity

Boutique vs. Big Box – Turn a big-box industry into a boutique experience. Intimate settings with consistent caregivers create deeper relationships and better outcomes for residents and families.

Why Now?

The memory care crisis is accelerating. More than 6 million Americans currently live with Alzheimer’s—a number expected to nearly 13 million by 2050. One in three seniors dies with Alzheimer’s or another dementia, killing more people than breast and prostate cancer combined. In 2023 alone, Alzheimer’s and dementia cost the nation $345 billion. By 2050, these costs could reach $1.1 trillion.

Families are desperately seeking alternatives to institutional care. Traditional large-scale facilities create overstimulation, high staff turnover, and impersonal environments that worsen symptoms for dementia patients. Legato Living’s residential model addresses this gap with small homes, consistent caregivers, and personalized attention that dramatically improves quality of life.

The business case is equally compelling. The assisted living market is recession-resistant—families need care for their loved ones regardless of economic conditions. With Baby Boomers aging rapidly and dementia rates climbing, demand for specialized memory care will only intensify. Legato Living franchisees enter this market with proven systems, comprehensive training, and a scalable multi-unit model.

The Business Model

Three Investment Paths:

→ Build or Remodel – Start a new Legato Living home from the ground up or convert existing residential property → Lease – Operate a Legato Living home in a leased property → Convert – Transform your existing assisted living facility into a Legato Living home → Multi-Unit Development – Scale to 3-6 homes for maximum income and real estate portfolio growth

Multi-Unit Strategy: The franchise model is designed for entrepreneurs who want to own 3-6 residential homes. You own the real estate, rent it back to your memory care business, and use the care revenue to pay down your properties over the 10-year franchise term. By retirement, you own substantial real estate assets AND a memory care business generating six figures across multiple locations—creating generational wealth while serving your community.

Protected Territories: Legato Living carefully manages market saturation. Franchisees receive a search area with approximately 100,000 population, then a protected 1-mile radius around their chosen address ensures you build without internal competition.

What Legato Living Does For You

Real Estate & Development Support – Find the right properties, navigate permits (city, county, state, HOAs), provide build-out and remodel guidance, and help you plan multi-unit expansion aligned with your business goals.

Operational Training – Comprehensive training on running residential memory care homes, including staffing ratios, care protocols, medication management, health monitoring, and regulatory compliance.

Marketing & Branding – Legato Living handles brand marketing while you focus on local relationships with families, hospice agencies, and healthcare providers.

Ongoing Support – Access to 40+ years of combined senior care leadership experience from the founding team, plus a network of franchisee peers navigating the same journey.

Franchise Support

• Initial one-week training program (within 45 days before opening) for Managing Owner and one manager
• Supplemental training available if needed for performance improvement or new operating managers
• System-wide training programs at corporate location in Omaha, Nebraska
• Real estate guidance and permit navigation
• Regulatory compliance support for state, county, and local requirements
• Marketing and operational systems proven across existing homes
• Peer network of franchisees for shared learning and support

Investment

Legato Living offers multiple investment structures depending on whether you’re building, leasing, converting, or pursuing multi-unit development.

*Investment varies based on market, property type, and development path. See the Franchise Disclosure Document for complete details. **Based on industry averages for residential memory care homes.

Who This Fits

Healthcare Professionals – Nurses, care managers, or medical professionals who want to own a business in senior care without the burden of institutional facility operations.

Real Estate Investors – Entrepreneurs who understand property investment and want recurring income from a purpose-driven business that pays down their real estate over time.

Multi-Unit Entrepreneurs – Business owners ready to scale 3-6 locations and build a legacy portfolio combining real estate equity with six-figure memory care revenue.

Mission-Driven Individuals – People passionate about improving senior care in their community who want to create intimate, dignified alternatives to large institutional facilities.

Your Opportunity

Booming Market – $91.8 billion assisted living market growing at 5.5% annually, driven by 6 million Americans with Alzheimer’s (projected to hit 13 million by 2050).

Recession-Resistant – Families need memory care for loved ones regardless of economic conditions. Essential healthcare services provide stability across economic cycles.

Real Estate + Revenue – Unique dual-model allows you to build property equity while generating management income—creating wealth on two fronts simultaneously.

Scalable Model – Multi-unit development path allows you to own 3-6 homes, generating six figures in combined revenue while building a substantial real estate portfolio.

Legato Living is selectively expanding with protected territories available nationwide. The franchise maintains just four corporate units, demonstrating commitment to franchisee success over rapid expansion. Prime markets are available for qualified entrepreneurs ready to combine real estate investment with purpose-driven senior care.

Ready to learn more?

Visit https://legatoliving.com/franchise-opportunities/ or schedule a call with the franchise development team to discuss territory availability and your investment path.

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This information is not intended as an offer to sell, or the solicitation of an offer to buy, a franchise. An offer can only be made through the delivery of a Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).