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EPISODE · May 7, 2026 · 1H 10M

Andrea on Thriving in Assisted Living

from The Alcomy Podcast · host Ilija Vrajich

An unfiltered look at what it really takes to run a high-performing care facility.Andrea shares how her family went from placing grandparents in care to building one of the most respected 15-bed communities in Northern California—complete with lessons, laughs, and late-night emergency calls.You’ll hear:Why Andrea traded spreadsheets for scrubs—and never looked backThe mental and emotional toll of being on call 24/7Real talk on staff accountability and training new hiresHow Auburn Creekside Villa stays full with no placement agenciesHow Alcomy’s digital system transformed their documentation, communication, and complianceThe surprising reason a resident’s family felt safe enough to move across the worldPlus: the unexpected love story between two staff members and the employee who quit mid-shift—without her shoes.This is the raw, real side of residential care that nobody talks about but everyone needs to hear.Learn more: https://www.auburncreeksidevilla.com

An unfiltered look at what it really takes to run a high-performing care facility. Andrea shares how her family went from placing grandparents in care to building one of the most respected 15-bed communities in Northern California—complete with lessons, laughs, and late-night emergency calls. You’ll hear: Why Andrea traded spreadsheets for scrubs—and never looked backThe mental and emotional toll of being on call 24/7Real talk on staff accountability and training new hiresHow Auburn Creekside...

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