Episode 116 | Discover How the One Big Beautiful Bill Will Transform Assisted Living
In this episode of the Assisted Living Investing Podcast, host Brandon Gustafson breaks down the July 2025 passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) and its game-changing impact on the assisted living industry. From enhanced tax deductions and expanded opportunity zones to major Medicaid reforms and delayed staffing mandates, Brandon unpacks what this legislation means for small business owners, investors, and facility operators. With insights from his experience managing facilities in Idaho and Colorado, he explains how these changes could affect profitability, regulatory compliance, and resident demand.
00:00:00 – Introduction
00:00:17 – Topic Introduction: The One Big Beautiful Bill
00:02:28 – What is the One Big Beautiful Bill Act?
00:03:24 – Key Provisions of the Bill Relevant to Assisted Living
00:04:26 – Impact on Real Estate and Small Business
00:06:47 – Opportunity Zones and Investment Potential
00:07:14 – Regulatory Relief: Staffing Rule Moratorium
00:08:56 – Medicaid Changes and Their Impact
00:10:50 – Medicaid Funding and Administration
00:12:23 – State-Level Medicaid Funding Gaps
00:13:30 – Increase in Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Waivers
00:15:26 – Medicaid Eligibility and Asset Limits Raised
00:17:25 – Staffing Flexibility and Labor Cost Management
00:17:47 – 1031 Exchange Preservation
00:18:49 – Summary of Bill’s Benefits
00:19:45 – Advice on Professional Guidance
00:20:23 – Monitoring State Medicaid Changes
00:21:36 – Expected Timeline for Medicaid Changes
00:24:07 – Closing Remarks
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