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Podcast 132 | What You Need to Know Before Opening An Assisted Living

Podcast 132 | What You Need to Know Before Opening An Assisted Living

Update: 2025-09-05
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In this episode, Brandon outlines critical considerations prospective assisted living operators must understand before entering the industry. He emphasizes the complexity of managing relationships with a diverse group of people, including staff, residents, families, inspectors, vendors, and contractors. Staffing emerges as one of the most challenging aspects due to high turnover, shortages, and the need for ongoing training. The industry is heavily regulated, requiring strict compliance, thorough documentation, and adherence to evolving state rules, making the role of a skilled facility administrator indispensable.



  • 00:00  Introduction to the podcast mission: helping beginners start an assisted living business.

  • 01:09  Managing a “trifecta” of relationships: staff, residents, and families can be difficult.

  • 03:35  Staffing is the hardest part with high turnover and ongoing training needs.

  • 05:27  Heavy regulatory environment requires constant compliance and documentation.

  • 06:36  Facility administrators play a critical role in successful operations.

  • 07:41  This business isn’t for money alone; passion and heart are essential.

  • 10:26  Resources like underwriting calculators and membership programs support new operators.


Resources Mentioned:


Visit our website, AssistedLivingInvesting.net, for additional resources, including our year-long mastermind program and free underwriting calculator.


Get your free business plan checklist today: https://urlgeni.us/alibpc


Learn about the Assisted Living Investing Mastermind: assistedlivinginvesting.net/mastermind


Apply for the Mastermind today: alimastermind.com/application


Join the Bussiness Foundation Basics Workshop: Assisted Living Business Foundation Basics


Learn the five steps to help you start an assisted living business: https://youtube.com/live/dRVCa80SOyM


Get the 12 Week Year Book: https://amzn.to/4bAOpQf


Marketing Made Simple by Donald Miller: https://amzn.to/3ECoNY5


Who Not How by Benjamin Hardy : https://bit.ly/whonothowbooklink


Courses:
- Do you need guidance on your journey to launching your assisted living business: https://urlgeni.us/aliala
- Do you need help building your business plan: https://urlgeni.us/alibpg


FREE Resources:
- Business Plan Checklist: https://urlgeni.us/alibpc
- Calculator: https://urlgeni.us/alicalc
- Lease Agreement Template: https://urlgeni.us/alila
- ProfitPath Analysis Tool: https://urlgeni.us/aliprofitpath
- Grant Writing Template: https://urlgeni.us/aligrant
Need help with your payroll? Get Gusto: https://gusto.com/i/brandon9590



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Podcast 132 | What You Need to Know Before Opening An Assisted Living

Podcast 132 | What You Need to Know Before Opening An Assisted Living

Brandon Gustafson