2026 Home Care SEO +
AI Search Checklist

The complete guide to ranking higher on Google, showing up in AI search tools like ChatGPT, and getting more private-pay clients in your service area.

Trusted by 3,000+ home care agencies

Why This Matters Now

Search is changing fast. Families are no longer relying only on Google — they’re asking ChatGPT, Siri, Gemini, and other AI tools for recommendations. If your agency isn’t optimized for both local SEO and AI search, those platforms will recommend your competitors instead.

“If your agency isn’t optimized for both local SEO and AI search, those platforms will recommend your competitors instead.”

This guide shows home care agencies exactly how to:

  • Show up in Google’s map pack
  • Rank in AI-powered search tools
  • Improve reputation & trust signals
  • Turn more website visitors into scheduled consultations
  • Make your agency the obvious choice in your market

What You’ll Learn Inside

A clear, actionable 21-point checklist covering everything you need to dominate local and AI search in 2026.

Google Business Profile

  • Complete profile optimization
  • Service area setup
  • Photo best practices

Local Ranking Factors

  • NAP consistency
  • Citation building
  • Local content strategy

AI Search Optimization

  • ChatGPT visibility
  • Perplexity rankings
  • Gemini recommendations

Reviews & Reputation

  • Review generation
  • Response templates
  • Trust signals

Website Requirements

  • 2026 content needs

  • Structured data
  • Mobile optimization

CareFunnels CRM Boosters

  • AI webchat setup
  • Scheduling automation
  • Voice AI integration

Who It’s For

This guide is perfect for anyone looking to grow their home care business through search.

Home Care Agency Owners

Looking to grow private-pay client acquisition and stand out in your local market.

Administrators & Office Managers

Responsible for marketing and lead generation at your agency.

Marketing Professionals

Seeking to improve ranking and lead flow for home care clients.

New Agencies

Trying to get visibility fast and compete with established providers.

Multi-Location Agencies

Aiming for market dominance across multiple service areas.

2026 SEO + AI Checklist

Home Care Marketing Pros

  • 21-Point Checklist
  • Scoring Worksheet

  • Ready-to-Use Templates

What You Get

A downloadable, easy-to-follow PDF that includes everything you need to outrank your competitors:

  • A complete 2026 SEO checklist

  • A complete 2026 AI Search checklist

  • Step-by-step instructions for local visibility
  • A scoring worksheet to track your agency’s progress

  • Tips for Google Business Profile updates, FAQs, and service pages

  • Recommendations based on hundreds of home care agencies we’ve helped grow

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Trusted by Home Care Professionals

Trusted by 3,000+ home care leaders in the CareBrand Insider community. Used by agencies generating thousands of leads with Marketing In A Box and CareFunnels.

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Actionable Steps