Can You Really Own More Than One Assisted Living Facility?

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Yes — and if you're serious about building wealth and impact in this space, you should. One home is a great start. But if you want real freedom, consistent income, and a business that doesn’t need you in it 24/7… you’ve got to think bigger.

But scaling the right way? That takes planning, the right people, and strong systems.

Let’s break it down step by step.

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Why This Matters

If you're serious about turning assisted living into a real business — not just a job — you need to think beyond one house.

⚡ More facilities = more income
⚡ More scale = lower costs
⚡ More people = more impact

But more growth also means more moving parts. Here's what you need to know to scale smart.

✅ YES: You Can Own Multiple Facilities

You’re not limited to just one assisted living home. There’s no cap on how many you can own. If you've got:

The funding 💰
The staff 👥
The systems ⚙️

…you can grow as big as you want.

Brandon owns two facilities in two different states — Colorado and Idaho — while living in Utah. So yes, it’s possible.

🛑 But… Administrators Are a Bottleneck

Here’s where things get tricky: Administrator licensing.

Every state has its own rules about:

How many beds a facility can have
How many facilities an administrator can oversee
What type of license is required

👉 Example from Idaho:

16 beds or fewer: One admin can oversee up to three buildings
Larger homes (40+ beds): Admins might only cover two

If you want to run 5+ homes, you’ll need multiple licensed administrators. That’s when having a hierarchy helps.

🧱 Build a Team That Can Scale

Here’s how Brandon recommends doing it:

Start small: Bring someone in early who can grow with you
Train as you go: Create administrators-in-training
Build a leadership ladder:
- Admins → Regional Admins → Executive Directors

This allows you to delegate, oversee operations, and scale without burning out.

⚠️ Scaling in Different States = Extra Work

Brandon learned this the hard way. Running facilities in different states means:

Different regulations 🧾
Different training requirements 📚
Zero staff overlap between locations

Example: His two homes are 15 hours apart by car — not ideal for sharing administrators or staff.

👉 Pro tip: Stick to one state until your systems are dialed in. Scaling is much easier when you're not juggling different state laws.

💡 Action Steps to Start Scaling

If you're ready to grow beyond one home:

Check your state rules
Visit your local health department site and look up admin and facility rules.
Hire the right people
Train early. Look for team players who want to grow.
Map out your structure
Create a plan for leadership as you expand.
Use free tools
Get Brandon’s free Underwriting Calculator to plan your next facility.
Don’t go it alone
Join a community (like our Mastermind!) where scaling strategies are shared.

Next Steps: Take Action Today!

🚀 Want to launch your assisted living business in the next 12 months?

✅ Step 1: Download the Business Plan Checklist to start planning.
✅ Step 2: Apply for the Assisted Living Investing Mastermind for expert coaching.
✅ Step 3: Follow this guide, take action, and bring your vision to life!

Got questions? Drop them in the comments below! ⬇️

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