Assisted Living: Start Here assisted living business assisted living licensing assisted living profit model assisted living startup steps business plan for assisted living how to open a care home how to start an assisted living facility residential assisted living underwriting assisted living Jun 09, 2025

So you want to open an assisted living facility—but where do you even begin?

This blog walks you through the first steps to get your business off the ground the right way.

Whether you're a nurse, a real estate investor, or someone with a big heart and a big vision, this is where you start. Let’s g...

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What Are 3rd Party Service Providers in Assisted Living? assisted living partnerships dietitian for elderly elder law attorney fitness for seniors healthcare service providers mental health services in assisted living third party providers assisted living Jun 06, 2025

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 professiona...

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Licensed vs. Unlicensed Care Homes: Which One Should You Start? adult foster care license how to open an assisted living home licensed vs unlicensed care homes residential assisted living license starting a care home without a license state licensing for care homes unlicensed assisted living facility Jun 05, 2025

Thinking about opening a care home but not sure if you need a license to begin?

You’re not alone.

Many people get stuck here. They ask:

  • Do I need to get licensed?

  • Can I start without it?

  • What’s legal in my state?

This guide breaks it all down in a simple, clear way — so you can...

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Unlicensed Care Homes Explained: What They Are and How They Work assisted living business start business structure for care home care home insurance how to start a care home llc for care home non-licensed assisted living residential care home starting a non-medical care home starting an assisted living business starting an unlicensed care home unlicensed care home unlicensed care home business unlicensed care home regulations unlicensed care home startup Jun 04, 2025

What is an Unlicensed Care Home?

Unlicensed care homes can be a powerful way to start helping seniors without going through the full licensing process. But what are they, exactly? And are they legal?

Let’s break it down in simple terms so you can figure out if this model makes sense for you.

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Types of Assisted Living Licenses: What You Need to Know assisted living license by state assisted living profit margins medicaid assisted living reimbursement private pay vs medicaid assisted living residential care license staffing requirements assisted living types of assisted living licenses Jun 03, 2025

Are you thinking about starting an assisted living business but feeling overwhelmed by all the license types? Don’t worry! We’ve got you covered. Understanding the right license for your facility is crucial to your success — and it doesn’t have to be complicated.

Let’s break it down in a way that m...

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What Are the Levels of Care in Assisted Living assisted living levels directed care assisted living hospice in assisted living how to manage resident care levels independent living vs assisted living levels of care in assisted living personal care assisted living supervisory care when to discharge assisted living residents Jun 02, 2025

Not every resident in assisted living needs the same type of care. Some just need a little help. Others need support all day, every day. That’s why understanding what the different levels of care are is so important.

If you’re starting or running an assisted living home, this guide will help you kn...

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Can Health Insurance Cover Assisted Living? assisted living payment options how to pay for assisted living long-term care insurance assisted living medicaid assisted living paying for senior care private pay assisted living May 30, 2025

Today, we're going to talk about something most people like to avoid but absolutely need to understand: how to pay for assisted living.

There are multiple ways to cover the cost of care, and if you’re starting or running a facility, it’s your job to know how these systems work. The good news? You d...

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3 Ways to Start an Assisted Living Business (And Which One Might Be Right for You) assisted living licensing assisted living startup options build assisted living facility buy assisted living business converting a house to assisted living how to start an assisted living facility launching an assisted living business rent assisted living home starting a residential care home May 29, 2025

Starting your assisted living business can feel confusing—especially when there’s more than one way to do it.

Should you buy an existing home? Build from the ground up? Rent a property and convert it?

Each path comes with tradeoffs—this blog will help you pick the best option based on your budget, ...

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Performing Market Research to Launch Your Assisted Living Business: A Step-by-Step Guide assisted living business business planning competition analysis crime rates income ranges location selection market research political landscape zoning laws May 28, 2025

Starting an assisted living business is an exciting journey, but before you dive in, you need to ensure that you’re choosing the right market. The success of your business will depend heavily on the area you select. This guide will walk you through the key market research steps to help you identify ...

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How I Got a $1 Million Dollar Grant in Assisted Living $1 million dollar grant assisted living funding assisted living grants funding for assisted living grant proposal grant reporting grant writing template reimbursement model May 27, 2025

Getting grants for your assisted living facility is not an easy process and, but it’s possible! In this blog, I’ll break down exactly how I secured a $1 million grant, and how you can use the same strategies to fund your facility.

Let’s dive in! 🚀

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Building an Assisted Living Home from the Ground Up assisted living facility building an assisted living home construction for assisted living facility design licensing for assisted living planning assisted living business senior living zoning approval May 26, 2025

Building an assisted living home from scratch is an exciting yet challenging journey. From securing permits to designing your facility, there’s a lot to take in. But don’t worry—you’ve got this!

This guide will walk you through the key steps to get your facility up and running, from planning and de...

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Do You Need an NPI in Assisted Living? assisted living licensing requirements do assisted living facilities need an npi does my care home need an npi healthcare provider npi for assisted living how to get an npi for assisted living national provider identifier for senior care npi for assisted living npi number for assisted living facility npi registration for assisted living businesses May 23, 2025

Thinking about starting an assisted living business and wondering if you need an NPI (National Provider Identifier)? You’re not alone! Many new owners are unsure whether this number is necessary—or if it even applies to them.

The truth is that not every assisted living facility needs an NPI. But in...

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