Build Care Cottages That Transform Communities
A proven residential care development platform — four architectural designs, three levels of support — built for developers and investors who want impact and returns.
The Opportunity
Earn Up to $1 Million Per Year in Net Profit — Semi-Passively
A 15-bed small-format nursing home providing assisted living and long-term care. Fully designed to operate with minimal owner involvement — generating institutional-grade income from a residential-scale footprint.
Based on 15-bed occupancy at assisted living & long-term care rates, with a lean staffing model and efficient operating structure.
Small Format, Big Returns
15 beds is the sweet spot — small enough to feel like home, large enough to generate serious income. Lower build cost, faster to permit and construct.
Built to Self-Operate
Systems, staffing structures, and operational frameworks designed from day one to run with minimal owner involvement.
Recession-Resistant Demand
Canada's senior population is growing faster than supply. Assisted living and LTC beds are chronically undersupplied — creating persistent, high-margin demand.
Stable, Predictable Revenue
Monthly resident fees create recurring, contracted income with low vacancy risk. Occupancy is driven by need — not preference.
Real Estate + Business Income
You benefit twice — as property owner and business operator. Land and building appreciate while the business generates annual cash flow on top.
Full Development Support
From land assessment through licensing, build, and staffing — we guide every step. No prior healthcare experience required.
Illustrative Annual Revenue Model — 15-Bed Facility
Based on blended assisted living & long-term care rates. Actual results vary by location, occupancy, and service mix.
Illustrative model only. Does not constitute a guarantee of income or financial advice. Results depend on location, regulatory environment, occupancy, staffing costs, and management. Consult a qualified financial advisor.
Designed for Minimal Owner Involvement
What Makes It Self-Operating
Every system is built with owner independence in mind — from staffing structures to scheduling, care protocols to financial reporting.
Turnkey Staffing Model
Role definitions, hiring guides, and care team structures that let you hire once and delegate confidently.
Operational Systems & SOPs
Documented procedures for every function — care delivery, scheduling, family communication, medication management.
Facility Manager Framework
The keystone of self-operation — job description, training guide, and performance framework to find the right person.
Owner Dashboard & Reporting
Monthly financial and operational KPIs — occupancy, revenue, expenses, staffing ratios — without being on site.
Regulatory & Licensing Guidance
We walk you through all compliance requirements for your province so the facility meets standards from opening day.
Marketing & Occupancy Strategy
Referral partnerships, community outreach, and intake processes to keep your beds filled.
The Portfolio
Four Distinctive Cottage Designs
Each design is crafted to feel like home — warm, dignified, and purpose-built for residential care. All four layouts are available across every package.
Craftsman Traditional
Design ANatural stone, cedar timber entry, dark shingle roof — a warm, welcoming classic
Modern Farmhouse
Design BWarm wood cladding, steel standing-seam roof, expansive black-frame glazing
Nordic Timber
Design CVertical timber screens, deep canopy overhangs, bold natural materials palette
Prairie Contemporary
Design DTimber pavilion entrance, expansive glazing, low-slung horizontal prairie form
The Blueprint
Professionally Designed Floor Plan
The Ranch Style Care Cottages main floor plan — single storey, ranch layout. Click the plan to enlarge.
Main Floor Plan
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Packages
Choose Your Level of Involvement
Full control or completely hands-off — there's a Care Cottages package designed for exactly where you are as a developer or investor.
Do It Yourself
You lead the build with your own team. We supply every drawing, document, and specification needed to execute.
- Full architectural design package & drawings
- Site planning guidelines & land checklist
- Regulatory & licensing documentation
- Material specs & preferred supplier list
- Operational SOPs & staffing frameworks
- Access to Care Cottages resource library
- Email support during planning phase
Do It With You
We work side-by-side from planning through completion. You stay in control — we guide every decision.
- Everything in DIY, plus:
- Dedicated project consultant for your build
- Site assessment & feasibility analysis
- Permit & municipal application support
- Contractor vetting & bidding assistance
- Milestone reviews & construction oversight
- Licensing & operational setup guidance
- Priority phone & video support throughout
Done For You
Completely hands-off. We manage end-to-end — land to opening day — while you focus on returns.
- Everything in DIWY, plus:
- Complete project management & oversight
- Contractor sourcing, contracts & supervision
- Full permit & regulatory management
- Interior design & furnishing coordination
- Staff recruitment & training programs
- Operational systems & licensing setup
- Grand opening & occupancy ramp-up support
Site Requirements
What Land Do You Need?
The Care Cottage building footprint is 5,947 sq ft on a single storey. A minimum of 20,000 sq ft allows for setbacks, parking, outdoor resident areas, and landscaping.
The 5,947 sq ft footprint requires space for setbacks, 6–10 parking stalls, screened outdoor resident areas, and landscaped buffers.
Residential or mixed-use zoning preferred. We assist with variance and rezoning applications where required.
Municipal water, sewer, and electrical service required. Rural options with well and septic reviewed case-by-case.
Paved road access required. Proximity to medical services and community amenities strongly recommended.
How It Works
From Inquiry to Opening Day
Our proven four-step process ensures every Care Cottage is set up for long-term operational and financial success.
Initial Consultation
We assess your land, goals, and budget — then match you with the right package and design.
Site & Feasibility
We review your parcel, zoning, utilities, and local market to confirm viability and recommend the best design.
Design & Permitting
Finalize your cottage design, prepare full documentation, and navigate the permit and regulatory process together.
Build & Launch
Break ground, complete construction, hire your team, set up operations, and open your Care Cottage.
Get In Touch
Ready to Build Something That Matters?
Fill out the form and a Care Cottages advisor will be in touch within one business day to discuss your project and opportunity.
- i.Up to $1M+ Net Profit / Year
Institutional-grade income from a 15-bed facility with minimal day-to-day involvement.
- ii.Community Impact
Provide dignified, home-like care that transforms the lives of seniors and families in your community.
- iii.Turnkey Development Support
Our team guides you through every stage — design, permits, build, licensing, staffing, and launch.
- iv.Real Estate + Business Returns
Own the land and building while the operating business generates recurring annual cash flow on top.