Arizona

Bring Happier Aging® to Arizona

Arizona is one of the oldest states in the country by age profile: about 19.3% of residents are 65+, nearly one in five people, according to America’s Health Rankings. americashealthrankings.org

At the same time, Arizona has “one of the largest senior populations in the U.S., but one of its smallest workforces of people 65+,” with only around 15% of Arizonans 65+ still working, as reported by Axios Phoenix.

The Phoenix–Mesa–Chandler metro area alone has about 5.07 million residents (ACS 2023), per CensusReporter, and continues to grow; a recent U.S. Census analysis notes the metro gained nearly 85,000 people from 2023–2024, largely driven by migration.

Nationally, AARP’s 2024 Home & Community Preferences Survey finds that 75% of adults 50+ want to remain in their current home and 73% want to stay in their community as they age—preferences highlighted in both the AARP report and its press release.

Put together—an older population, fast-growing metros, and a strong desire to age in place—Arizona becomes a compelling opportunity to build a Nurse Next Door home care franchise that helps seniors stay at home, on their own terms.

Why Arizona

• Large and growing senior population
  Nearly 1 in 5 Arizonans (19.3%) is 65 or older, according to America’s Health Rankings’ Arizona 65+ profile.
  The Arizona State Health Assessment 2024 highlights a steadily growing older adult population and changing patterns in hospital and emergency-department use, signaling rising care needs across the state.
• High-growth metros and retiree destinations
  The Phoenix–Mesa–Chandler metro has about 5.07 million residents and continues expanding, per CensusReporter and CityPopulation’s Phoenix MSA profile.
  A U.S. Census Bureau metro-trends story confirms that Phoenix–Mesa–Chandler was among the nation’s top metro areas for numeric population growth between 2023 and 2024.
• Strong desire to age in place
  AARP’s 2024 survey shows that three in four adults 50+ want to stay in their homes (75%) and communities (73%), as summarized in the Home & Community Preferences report page and AARP’s own coverage.
  Broader coverage notes that around 90% of adults 65+ say they’d like to age in place, even though only a minority have fully prepared their homes, as discussed in pieces from the Houston Chronicle / GHBA Remodelers Council and Times Union.
• Diverse communities with varied care needs
  The America’s Health Rankings 65+ breakdown for Arizona shows significant Hispanic and American Indian/Alaska Native representation among older adults, pointing to diverse cultural and language needs.
  Coverage from Axios Phoenix on aging and senior resources stresses the importance of expanding services statewide as older adults become a larger share of Arizona’s population and electorate.
• Robust healthcare ecosystem
  Arizona’s hospital landscape includes major centers such as Mayo Clinic Hospital – Arizona, St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center, Phoenix Children’s Hospital, and Banner – University Medical Center Phoenix, which rank among the state’s largest by net patient revenue in Definitive Healthcare’s list of top Arizona hospitals.
  These systems, together with broad primary-care and specialty networks, create a strong referral environment for a high-quality home care partner like Nurse Next Door.

Support You’ll Receive as a Nurse Next Door Franchise Partner

Whether you serve Greater Phoenix, Tucson, or another Arizona community, you’re not building alone—you’re plugging into Nurse Next Door’s brand, systems, and support infrastructure.

Operational Infrastructure

From your first conversation to launch, you move through a defined path:

• The Nurse Next Door franchise overview details how the team supports you with initial training, business planning, and ongoing coaching so you can set up and run your business effectively.
• The “Path to Franchising” guide walks you step-by-step from your first call through signing your agreement and preparing to open.
• Articles like the “Ultimate Guide to Launching a Home Health Care Business” explain how Nurse Next Door combines training, marketing support, and a strong brand to help new owners ramp up quickly. (Guide to launching)

24/7 Care Services Platform

Nurse Next Door’s centralized Care Services Platform functions as your day-one operations team, delivering 24/7/365 support. The Tailored Care Services description outlines that this platform can handle:

• New client inquiries and intakes
• New caregiver intakes
• Scheduling support and virtual consults
• After-hours and overnight coverage

From there, the franchise differentiator page explains how this 24/7 centralized scheduling and support helps you grow a purpose-driven business while HeartQuarters manages much of the heavy operational lift.

Bold Kindness™ & Franchise Community

Nurse Next Door’s culture is built around Happier Aging® and Bold Kindness™, the leadership philosophy championed by CEO Cathy Thorpe. The “Our Brand” page and Bold Kindness site describe how this approach blends high performance with genuine care for people.

You also join a broader community of franchise partners worldwide, as profiled on platforms like Franchise Direct and What-Franchise, where owners share best practices, growth stories, and real-world lessons.

Ready to Make Lives Better in Arizona?

Owning Nurse Next Door – Arizona means:

• Serving one of the oldest and fastest-growing populations in the U.S.
• Helping thousands of seniors and families fulfill their goal of aging in place
• Building a scalable, values-driven business backed by a national brand and 24/7 operational support

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