Care Wizard™Grow
Grow with the right people beside you.
Best-practice guidance plus a directory of established providers to help you strengthen and expand — without the guesswork.
- A directory of established providers: insurance, staffing, screening, accounting & more
- Operator tips, playbooks, and a practical newsletter
- Strategic roadmaps for adding homes and services
- A starting point, not an endorsement — you always choose
General guidance, not legal or financial advice. Always confirm anything important with a licensed professional.
Guidance that helps you level up.
Growing a care business is easier with straight talk and a clear plan.
Playbooks & tips
Practical, no-fluff articles on running a stronger operation — free to read, whatever state you're in.
The APD requirements guide
The Florida APD requirements we track, explained plainly and each cited to the rule it comes from. Free, no account needed.
Resource directory
Established providers, in one place.
Well-known national providers for the services every care business needs — a starting point, not an endorsement. Always do your own diligence before you hire.
Business formation
Form your LLC or corporation and stay in good standing.
- Northwest Registered AgentLLC formation + registered agent, known for privacy and support.
- ZenBusinessGuided LLC/corp formation with ongoing compliance tools.
- BizeeFree-plus-state-fee LLC formation (formerly Incfile).
- LegalZoomLong-established formation and small-business legal services.
- Rocket LawyerFormation plus on-demand legal documents and advice.
Banking & funding
Business checking, cards, and access to capital.
- BluevineBusiness checking with high-yield options and lines of credit.
- MercuryFully digital business banking with strong software integrations.
- RelayMulti-account business banking built for cash-flow clarity.
- NovoFee-friendly business checking for early-stage teams.
- LendioLoan marketplace: one application shops 75+ lenders (incl. SBA).
- FunderaLending marketplace (by NerdWallet) matching you to loan options.
Accounting & payroll
Run payroll and keep the books straight.
- GustoSmall-business payroll, benefits, and HR in one place.
- QuickBooksThe most widely used small-business accounting software.
- OnPayStraightforward full-service payroll for small teams.
- Patriot SoftwareLow-cost payroll and accounting aimed at small businesses.
- WaveFree accounting and invoicing for very small businesses.
- RipplingPayroll + HR + IT in one platform as you grow.
- ADPEnterprise-grade payroll and HR, scalable to any size.
- PaychexPayroll and HR services with a large support network.
Background screening
Screen new hires quickly and compliantly.
- CheckrMarket-leading background checks with fast, self-serve setup.
- GoodHireEmployer screening built for lower-volume, high-accuracy needs.
- SterlingEstablished screening provider (since 1975) for multi-site employers.
- HireRight30+ years of screening with strong workflow management.
- First AdvantageLarge-scale, PBSA-accredited background screening.
- Accurate BackgroundScreening, drug testing, and ongoing workforce monitoring.
Training providers
Caregiver training, CEUs, and CPR/First Aid.
- CareAcademyOnline caregiver training and compliance tracking.
- Relias AcademyAccredited online CEUs and refresher courses for care staff.
- American Red CrossCPR / First Aid / AED certification and CEUs.
- American Heart AssociationCPR and first-aid courses recognized nationwide.
- ProTrainingsOnline/blended CPR, First Aid, and caregiver courses.
- HSIHealth & Safety Institute — CPR, First Aid, and workplace safety training.
Staffing
Fill open shifts and find qualified caregivers.
- IntelyCarePer-diem staffing for post-acute and long-term care.
- ShiftMedOn-demand app to fill open caregiving shifts.
- NursaClaim-a-shift marketplace connecting facilities and clinicians.
- Clipboard HealthMarketplace to fill shifts with local nurses and aides.
- connectRNCommunity-driven per-diem staffing for nurses and aides.
- IndeedThe largest general job board for posting and hiring.
- ZipRecruiterJob posting that pushes your role to many boards at once.
Supplies & equipment
PPE, incontinence, furnishings, and facility supplies.
- Direct SupplyEquipment, furnishings, and supply chain built for senior care.
- MedlineBroad medical and caregiving supplies at facility scale.
- McKesson Medical-SurgicalNation's largest med-surg distributor — PPE to incontinence.
- UlineFacility, janitorial, and shipping supplies with fast delivery.
- Amazon BusinessBusiness accounts with bulk pricing and fast reordering.
Insurance
General liability, professional, and workers' comp for a care business.
Listed for information only — we don't take referral fees for insurance.
- Next InsuranceFast online small-business coverage, including general liability.
- HiscoxSmall-business insurance with professional-liability options.
- biBERKBerkshire Hathaway's direct small-business insurer.
- The HartfordEstablished carrier for small-business and workers' comp.
- Simply BusinessBroker that compares small-business policies for you.
Listings reviewed 2026-08-14. Some links may become affiliate links — clearly labeled “Partner” and always disclosed.
Find the category
Insurance, staffing, screening, payroll — whatever the business needs next.
See established options
Well-known national providers in that category — a starting point, not an endorsement.
Go direct
Every listing links straight to the provider. No form, no waiting on us, no lock-in — you do your own diligence.
Our promise on referrals
A starting point — always disclosed.
- This is a directory of established options, not an endorsement — always do your own diligence before you hire.
- Some links may be affiliate links; if we earn a fee, we'll always tell you.
- A referral never changes our compliance guidance. Accuracy is never for sale.
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Start
Open your care business the right way.
A plain-English roadmap for getting off the ground — free to read, wherever you are.
Learn moreRun
Run the day-to-day from one place.
The operating tools that take the busywork off your plate, so running your homes feels calmer and takes less time.
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Grow with the right people beside you.
Best-practice guidance plus a directory of established providers to help you strengthen and expand — without the guesswork.
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Stay inspection-ready — verified for Florida APD.
The deep, verified compliance tool at the heart of Care Wizard. Each requirement cited to its source. Accuracy is the product.
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