Episode 223 | 5 Reasons To Never Start An Unlicensed Care Home
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In this episode, I uncover the hidden risks of opening a small, unlicensed care home (2 to 6 beds) and why rushing into this model without understanding the fundamentals leads so many owners to lose thousands of dollars every month.
Chapters
00:00 - Why People Want to Start Small Unlicensed Care Homes
00:46 - Cautionary Story: The Student Losing $5,000/Month
02:34 - What Does "Unlicensed" Actually Mean?
04:09 - Reason 1: Level of Care Limitations & High Resident Churn
05:44 - Reason 2: Payer Source Restrictions (Medicaid & VA Exclusions)
07:44 - Reason 3: Insurance Obstacles (Property, Liability & Workers' Comp)
10:18 - Reason 4: The Profitability Math Breakdown (W.I.F.E. Expenses Framework)
15:51 - The Vacancy Danger: How 1 Vacancy Erases All Monthly Profit
18:57 - Reason 5: Lender & Funding Challenges (DSCR Requirements)
20:22 - How to Move Forward Safely in Residential Assisted Living
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