Stop working for others and own your residential AFH healthcare business.
Transition from an underpaid hourly worker to an independent AFH facility owner. eSlice enables groups of CNAs and nurses to form local cooperatives and collectively start and own their own Adult Family Home.
Caregiver-owners earn full market W-2 hourly wages for shifts they work, share in their co-op’s operating results, and hold a majority equity stake in their AFH business — as set out in the co-op agreement.
Business Incubator
$99/mo
Complete clinical launch roadmap, state-specific licensing templates, advanced educational tools, and active business coaching.
Free through 12/31/26 · then $99/month · cancel anytime
The DIY solo AFH vs. the eSlice co-op approach.
CNAs often dream of opening an Adult Family Home but face overwhelming barriers doing it alone. Here is the side-by-side.
| Metric / Requirement | DIY Solo AFH Startup | eSlice Co-op Model |
|---|---|---|
| Upfront capital | Years of personal savings Real estate down payment, ADA retrofitting, sprinkler systems, licensing fees, cash runway — all on one person. | No property purchase required Incubator subscription plus a modest co-op capital contribution set out in your agreement; the property is funded through an issuer’s offering to investors. |
| Time to launch | Years Time spent saving capital on a standard CNA wage. | Months Accelerated via turnkey templates, matched co-op partners, and properties funded ahead of launch. |
| Workload & burnout | 24/7 solo burnout Single operator responsible for all shifts, call-outs, meals, and emergencies. | Shared co-op schedule Work balanced across 3–4 co-op partner CNAs/RNs. |
| Licensing & compliance | 100% solo complexity Navigating state requirements, clinical policies, and inspections alone. | Templates & workflow State-specific licensing templates, clinical policy library, and Care OS automation — your co-op holds the license; eSlice does not guarantee licensure. |
Three ways caregiver-owners are compensated.
How each stream works is defined in your co-op agreement. Amounts depend on your facility and are never guaranteed.
Hourly wages
Full market W-2 hourly rates for every shift worked inside your AFH home.
Operating profit share
The co-op’s net operating results are split among on-site owner-members per the co-op agreement. Results vary by facility.
Long-term equity
Co-op members collectively retain a majority equity stake in their AFH operating business as it grows.
Key caregiver benefits.
Low startup cost, no property purchase
No need to qualify for commercial loans or save for a building — the real estate is funded through an issuer’s offering to investors.
Balanced work life
Never run a facility alone. Partner with 2–3 fellow caregivers to share shifts seamlessly and avoid burnout while keeping quality of care high.
Automated operations — Care OS platform
Ditch pen-and-paper: subscription software covering care plans, medication administration tracking, staff scheduling, billing, and compliance reporting.
Ownership, not just employment
Move from hourly employee to equity owner in your own AFH healthcare business, with training and coaching along the way.
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Incubator free through 12/31/26 · cancel anytime · fees disclosed in the co-op and licensee agreements.