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 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 Basics: https://www.assistedlivinginvesting.net/basics Learn about the Assisted Living Investing Mastermind: assistedlivinginvesting.net/mastermind Apply for the Mastermind today: alimastermind.com/application Join the Business 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/aligrantNeed help with your payroll? Get Gusto: https://gusto.com/i/brandon9590 Follow Us: Subscribe to the podcast for more episodes.Leave a review to help us continue bringing you valuable content. Engage with us on our various platforms for further learning and support.Facebook | LinkedIn | X | Instagram