Marketing Strategies for Filling Your Assisted Living Home: A Beginner’s Guide Jul 07, 2025

Starting an assisted living home is exciting — but now you need residents!

In this blog, we’ll walk through simple, effective marketing strategies to help you fill your beds, grow your business, and serve more families.

You don’t need to be a marketing expert to make this work — just follow the cl...

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Your Mentorship Blueprint for Assisted Living Investing assisted living investing care home funding and grants how to start a care home mentorship in senior living profitable assisted living residential assisted living mentorship senior living business plan senior living mentor starting an assisted living business Jul 04, 2025

Getting started in assisted living can feel like standing at the bottom of a mountain without a trail map. You know where you want to go, but the path seems fuzzy.

That's where a mentor steps in.

In this blog, I’ll walk you through why mentorship can totally change your game, how to pick the right...

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How to Create a Residential Assisted Living Business Plan: A Step-by-Step Guide assisted living business plan assisted living financial planning how to create a business plan market research for assisted living residential assisted living business plan starting an assisted living facility Jul 03, 2025

Starting a residential assisted living facility? The first step to success is a solid business plan. Whether you’re buying an existing facility, converting a home, or building from scratch, a clear plan helps guide your decisions and attracts investors.

Let’s break down how to create a winning busi...

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Choosing Your Role in Assisted Living: Owner, Operator, or Administrator? administrator assisted living business assisted living careers assisted living roles executive director management company operator owner role in assisted living starting an assisted living business Jul 02, 2025

Discover which role fits you best in the assisted living business and set yourself up for success!

Starting an assisted living business can be exciting, but there are several options for you to consider for how you want to be involved. Specifically, do you want to own, operate, or manage the facili...

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Nursing Homes vs. Assisted Living: What’s the Difference? assisted living business assisted living regulations assisted living tips assisted living vs nursing home how to start assisted living long-term care business nursing home services senior care homes senior housing startup Jul 01, 2025

Ever wondered what the real difference is between a nursing home and an assisted living facility?
You’re not alone! A lot of people mix them up or just call everything a “nursing home.”

In today’s post, we’re breaking it all down for you — simple, clear, and concise. Let’s go!

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How to Hire Caregivers for Your Assisted Living Home assisted living business tips assisted living staffing caregiver application form caregiver background check caregiver certifications caregiver hiring process caregiver onboarding gusto payroll for caregivers how to hire caregivers Jun 30, 2025

Hiring caregivers is one of the most important steps in running your assisted living facility, but it's also stressful. How do you find reliable staff? What paperwork do you need? How do you avoid hiring the wrong person?

This beginner-friendly guide breaks it all down for you. Whether you’re hirin...

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Assisted Living Investing: How Our Community Can Help You Start Your Own Assisted Living Business assisted living acceleration course assisted living business assisted living business plan checklist assisted living funding assisted living investing assisted living licensing assisted living startup ral residential assisted living Jun 27, 2025

Starting your own assisted living business can seem overwhelming at first, but the right community and support can make all the difference. I'm Brandon Gustofson from Assisted Living Investing, and in this post, I'll show you how our Facebook group and resources are designed to help you launch your ...

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Top Strategies for Maximizing Profit in Your Assisted Living Business additional income assisted living assisted living business strategies assisted living profitability barber shop assisted living how to make money in assisted living maximize profit assisted living pemf therapy assisted living Jun 26, 2025

Running an assisted living home is rewarding—but let’s be honest—you also want it to be profitable.

How do you boost your income without sacrificing quality care?

Good news! In this blog, you’ll learn the top strategies to maximize your profits, serve your residents better, and grow a stronger busin...

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How Long Does it Take to Get Your Assisted Living Facility License? assisted living licensing process assisted living startup business plan checklist facility inspection facility license timeline licensing approval licensing requirements state regulations Jun 25, 2025

Starting an assisted living facility is a huge step, but one of the biggest questions that often pops up is: how long does it actually take to get your license? The process can vary, but with the right steps, you can stay on track and hit your milestones.

Let’s break it down! ⏳

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When Will My Assisted Living Business Be Profitable? assisted living business assisted living financial model assisted living investment assisted living occupancy assisted living startup costs break even in assisted living buying vs building assisted living how long to profit in assisted living Jun 24, 2025

Your Step-by-Step Guide to Knowing What to Expect—and How to Speed Things Up

One of the most common questions I get from future assisted living owners is:
“How long will it take before I actually make a profit?”

And it’s a great question—because understanding your timeline helps you plan better, b...

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How to Buy an Assisted Living Facility (Even If You’ve Never Done It Before) assisted living business assisted living facility business plan template buying assisted living facility financing for assisted living how to buy an assisted living business real estate for assisted living sba loans Jun 23, 2025

Starting your own assisted living facility can seem intimidating, especially if you’ve never done it before. But the good news? With the right steps, resources, and guidance, you can make it happen—one step at a time.

Whether you're ready to dive in or just exploring the idea, this guide will help ...

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How to Get Approved for Medicaid in Assisted Living (Step-by-Step) assisted living licensing assisted living medicaid certification back billing medicaid colorado medicaid assisted living how to get medicaid approved idaho medicaid waiver medicaid application process medicaid for assisted living starting an assisted living facility Jun 20, 2025

Want to accept Medicaid in your assisted living home? You’re not alone. Medicaid can open your doors to more residents and steady income. But the process isn’t always easy. In fact, it can be a bit of a mess.

Good news? I’ve been through it. I figured it out. And now, I'm breaking it down for you.

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