What Are 3rd Party Service Providers in Assisted Living?

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Boost Your Resident Experience Without Boosting Your Payroll

If you're starting an assisted living business, here's something you'll love: You can offer better care without hiring more staff or spending more money.

It’s all about using 3rd party service providers. These are independent professionals who support your residents—without being on your payroll.

Let’s walk through the types of providers you can use, how to bring them in, and why it matters for your business.

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Why 3rd Party Providers Matter

These providers give you serious value:

✅ Extra services for your residents
✅ Covered by insurance (in many cases)
✅ You don’t pay their salary
✅ Makes your home more attractive to families
✅ Great referral opportunities from providers

You’re not hiring these people—you’re partnering with them.


Types of 3rd Party Providers You Should Know

Let’s go through the key categories and how they help.


🧠 1. Mental Health Services

Many residents deal with grief, anxiety, depression, or loneliness. Offering mental health support can completely change the energy of your home.

Here’s how to do it:

  • Bring in therapists or clinical social workers to do group or one-on-one sessions.

  • Use providers who are working toward licensure. They need counseling hours and can often provide services at a discounted rate.

  • Covered by Medicare/Medicare Advantage, so you’re not paying out of pocket.

🎯 Tip: Set up a therapy room in your home. No need for residents to travel. You control the schedule, and they get real help.


🍽️ 2. Nutritionists & Dietitians

Food is care.

  • Help with meal planning and resident-specific diets.

  • Great for residents with diabetes, high blood pressure, or other diet-related health issues.

  • Adds a professional touch that families appreciate.

🛠️ This is especially helpful if you’re not sure what to serve or need support with compliance.


🧘 3. Fitness Instructors

Yes—seniors love to move!

Bring in:

  • Yoga instructors 🧘

  • Light aerobics coaches 🕺

  • Bodyweight exercise specialists 💪

These services improve health, reduce falls, and increase happiness. Plus, instructors love working with seniors—it’s a fun vibe all around.


⚖️ 4. Elder Law Attorneys

Seniors often need help with:

  • Wills

  • Trusts

  • End-of-life planning

  • Medicaid or VA paperwork

Having a trusted attorney come into your home? That’s peace of mind for families. And when you refer them business, they may send referrals your way too. Win-win.


💰 5. Financial Advisors

Even in lower-income homes, financial help matters.

Residents may need support with:

  • Managing Social Security

  • Budgeting monthly expenses

  • Making small investment decisions

  • Transition planning

When you bring in financial advisors (especially those familiar with senior care), you’re adding another layer of support families notice.


How to Bring These Providers Into Your Home

Here’s how to make it happen, step-by-step:

List the services your residents could benefit from
Start local—search for Medicare-covered providers or students-in-training
Reach out and ask if they make home visits
Create a quiet, private space for sessions or appointments
Introduce the services to families during tours or onboarding

These services don’t cost you anything—but they add huge value to your home.


Free Tools to Help You Launch Faster

Before you build these partnerships, make sure your business is solid. These free tools will help:

📌 Underwriting Calculator – Know your numbers before you commit
📌 Grant Writing Template – Use funding to support services and care
📌 Lease Agreement Template – Protect your business if renting a home


Ready to Build Your Team?

You don’t need to hire more people. You need the right people—at the right time.

✅ Download the Business Plan Checklist
✅ Apply to the ALI Mastermind for step-by-step coaching
✅ Start building your network of 3rd party providers today

Got questions about how to find or work with these providers? Drop them in the comments—we’ll help you figure it out.

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