Open an Assisted Living Facility: What You Must Know First assisted living business startup assisted living regulations assisted living startup guide care home business tips how to open an assisted living facility how to start assisted living home residential assisted living tips staffing challenges assisted living starting a care home Oct 20, 2025

Starting an assisted living business can be exciting, but it’s also challenging. Many new owners rush in thinking it’s all about profit—but the reality is very different. If you’re serious about opening your own care home, there are a few things you must know before you dive in.

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Four Big Mistakes to Avoid When Launching Your Care Home assisted living business tips assisted living startup mistakes avoid care home pitfalls care home mistakes care home startup tips launch care home successfully opening a care home senior living business advice starting a care home Sep 24, 2025

Starting your own care home can be exciting. You’re creating a place where seniors can feel safe, cared for, and valued. But here’s the thing—many beginners make costly mistakes that slow down their progress or even cause their business to fail before it gets off the ground.

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When Assisted Living Doesn’t Make Sense (And What to Do About It) assisted living business assisted living costs care home profitability caregiver wages how many beds in assisted living ral ral business model residential assisted living starting a care home underwriting assisted living when assisted living doesn’t make sense Aug 25, 2025

Starting an assisted living business can be exciting—but there are some situations where the numbers just don’t work. Not every house makes sense for residential assisted living (RAL). In this blog, we’ll break down when assisted living doesn’t make sense, and more importantly, how to fix it.

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Different Types of Care Homes assisted living assisted living licensing business plan checklist care home business financial planning sober living sober living home requirements starting a care home Jun 19, 2025

Starting a care home can be an exciting business venture, but it’s important to understand the different types of care homes available. Two common types you’ll hear about are sober living and assisted living homes. Both serve unique needs, and understanding the differences will help you determine wh...

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Can a 2 or 3 Bed Care Home Actually Be Profitable? assisted living business assisted living investment care home profitability residential assisted living starting a care home Dec 10, 2024

 

Welcome to the Assisted Living Investing Blog. I'm Brandon Gustafson, and I own and operate two assisted living facilities. I created this blog to help people like you learn the ins and outs of assisted living. 

In this blog, we're diving into a common question: Can a care home with just 2 or 3 ...

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Care Home vs. Assisted Living: Key Differences Explained assisted living investment assisted living regulations assisted living services assisted living staffing requirements care home vs residential assisted living personalized elderly care residential assisted living facility setup starting a care home Sep 09, 2024

This blog will unravel the complexity of the assisted living industry, providing clear and concise information for both newbies and seasoned experts. Today, we'll look at a topic that many people find difficult to understand: the difference between a care home and a residential assisted living facil...

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