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EPISODE · Mar 27, 2026 · 22 MIN

Episode 186 | Do You Need to Be a Nurse to Open an Assisted Living Facility?

from The Assisted Living Investing Podcast · host Brandon Gustafson

In this conversation, Brandon addresses the common misconception that one must be a nurse to start an assisted living facility. He explains that while nursing oversight is beneficial, it is not a requirement. The discussion covers the role of a facility administrator, the importance of understanding state regulations and licensing, and emphasizes the significance of business skills over clinical skills in running a successful assisted living business. Gustafson also invites listeners to join his Roadmap Challenge for further guidance. Chapters 00:00 Do You Need to Be a Nurse to Start an Assisted Living Facility? 05:34 Understanding the Role of a Facility Administrator 11:22 Navigating State Regulations and Licensing Requirements 16:25 The Importance of Business Skills in Assisted Living 20:51 Join the Roadmap Challenge for Success Want my help building your own profitable assisted living business?Take the quiz to see which program is right for you   aliquiz.com    Struggling to launch your assisted living business?Get clarity in the   roadmapchallenge.com The Assisted Living Roadmap Challenge is a live experience designed to help you:✅ Get clarity on your assisted living business model✅ Understand the numbers, licensing, and funding process✅ Build your personalized roadmap to launch. Whether you’re starting from scratch or ready to scale, this challenge gives you the tools and support to move forward confidently. If you can’t make it to the next challenge, grab my book “The Profitable Assisted Living Facility”   thealibook.com       Need help with your payroll? Get Gusto: https://gusto.com/i/brandon9590     Follow me to learn more and get the help you need to launch your assisted living business:Website: https://urlgeni.us/alihomeFacebook: https://urlgeni.us/facebook/alifbgroupLinkedIn: https://urlgeni.us/linkedin/aliliTwitter: https://urlgeni.us/twitter/alixInstagram: https://urlgeni.us/instagram/aliig    I’ve also got several FREE resources to help you get started : 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 Make sure you like, comment, and subscribe to Assisted Living Investing! Your comments and reviews help others find this content so they can get help launching their assisted living business.   

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