Adult day centre for seniors with supervised activities
Starting costs about $70,300 in the United States and 12,300,000 NGN in Nigeria. After 12 months, this business can bring in about $3,570 net per month in the United States and 903,000 NGN in Nigeria. The starting money comes back in about 24 months, with 50 hours of work per week.
Mundyo estimates, data as of 2026-11-02.
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The numbers
| Country | To start | Net per month (month 12) |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $70,300 | $3,570 |
| Nigeria | 12,300,000 NGN | 903,000 NGN |
| United Kingdom | £47,900 | £2,500 |
| Kenya | 3,120,000 KES | 124,000 KES |
| India | 1,590,000 INR | 90,100 INR |
Amounts adjusted to each country's price and income levels.
The problem
Family carers burn out watching an elderly parent all day, while the parent becomes isolated and loses abilities through lack of stimulation.
The solution
A daytime venue open a few days a week: shared lunch, memory workshops, gentle exercise, outings, with optional transport from home.
Your customers
Older people with mild to moderate loss of independence living at home, and carers who need respite or are working.
How you make money
40 to 70 € per day including lunch, sold as 1 to 4 days per week subscriptions; transport billed extra.
Competition
Public or charity day centres that are often full, care homes offering day places, and informal care by relatives.
Who has an edge
A care, activity or social work professional who reassures families and can manage a small team, with an accessible venue.
The risks
Approval or licence often required; qualified staff needed for any care; compliant premises are costly; slow ramp-up; high liability for falls or medical incidents.
The first 3 steps
- Research licensing and standards for elderly day care
- Interview twenty carers about needs and budget
- Scout a step-free venue with kitchen and garden
How the numbers are calculated
Example in a high-income eurozone country, at month 12: revenue €10,000 − costs €7,500 = €2,500 net per month. Revenue: 200 day places × €50. Costs: activity leader's wages, rent, meals, transport, insurance, social contributions. For other countries, Mundyo adjusts the starting budget to the price level (World Bank) and the income to prices and customers' purchasing power, then converts at the day's exchange rate.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to start: Day centre for seniors?
About $70,300 (United States), 12,300,000 NGN (Nigeria), £47,900 (United Kingdom), depending on the country. Mundyo calculates the amount for 250 countries.
How much can you earn per month?
After 12 months, about $3,570 (United States), 903,000 NGN (Nigeria), £2,500 (United Kingdom) net per month, after costs.
How long until I get my starting money back?
About 24 months, with 50 hours of work per week.
What are the risks?
Approval or licence often required; qualified staff needed for any care; compliant premises are costly; slow ramp-up; high liability for falls or medical incidents.
Where do I start?
1. Research licensing and standards for elderly day care 2. Interview twenty carers about needs and budget 3. Scout a step-free venue with kitchen and garden
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