Residential Assisted Living owners in Iowa?

[Kristine Hodges]

Who owns a Residential Assisted Living home in Iowa? I'm planning to open one in the Des Moines area soon and would love to network with some nearby owners.  There aren't many smaller properties in the area that I can find.  

[Kristine Hodges]

@Rene Owczarski  Yes, I am familiar with the regulations.  I'm not looking to charge by the room in my own personal home.  I will be providing the real estate and business operations for senior care in a residential setting.  It will be a professional business and will be licensed and follow all regulations.  

I lived in Iowa for 25 years and my extended family still lives there.  Looking ahead, my family members will need an option for residential assisted living.  I haven't been able to find any options right now that would meet our preferred scenario when they get to the point of needing assistance.  I am opening a business of my own to provide that service.

At this time, I am not interested in partnering with a local agency.  The agency homes are much more institutional than I want to provide.  

Small group assisted living homes are allowed in residential neighborhoods, in fact that's where they thrive, but there are a lot of details to doing it right.  

I want to do it right and that's why I'm looking for other local owners or investors so we can work together.  If you know anyone, please pass along their names to me or pass my information to them.  Thanks!