Assisted Housing for the Disabled

[William Hernandez]

Hello Fellow BP'ers

I'm looking to purchase either mutli-family units or a SFR to convert to assisted living facilities for the disabled or pregnant mothers to be that need a temporary home. I understand there are various rules/regulations to begin with. Who, may I ask knows where I can obtain this type of information (HUD?) and is there anyone out there currently working this niche that may offer more insight? Thnxs all!

[Shilpa Patel]

Hi William,

I work in private pay senior living which includes independent living, assisted living and memory care in Texas and Utah.  I have ran four communities myself (in Texas) and learned a lot.  I do know California has the most stringent regulations.  Here's a couple of links to get you started if your focus is the elderly.  

https://caassistedliving.org/p...

https://www.cdss.ca.gov/infore...

Oftentimes, people get skilled nursing confused with senior living including the state auditors/surveyors.  Knowing the difference is key as an owner/operator to better guide your business decisions.  Senior living also falls under "long term care" but most of these buildings are private pay.  The business itself is very complex - think apartment building with a restaurant, activities, 24/7 care staff, maintenance and housekeeping.  I typical 80-unit building can have up to 50 team members under 7 departments.  Margins during covid were slim due to labor/staffing issues and inflation.

As far as housing for pregnant women, I am not educated on that topic.  

Let me know if you have any questions.

Shilpa

[William Hernandez]

very informative thnxs shirpa. i will look into these links.

[Mike Reynolds]

Quote from @William Hernandez:

Hello Fellow BP'ers

I'm looking to purchase either mutli-family units or a SFR to convert to assisted living facilities for the disabled or pregnant mothers to be that need a temporary home. I understand there are various rules/regulations to begin with. Who, may I ask knows where I can obtain this type of information (HUD?) and is there anyone out there currently working this niche that may offer more insight? Thnxs all!

We stumbled into it by accident. Had a house for rent and were approached by a provider to rent the rooms. One bedroom per person. They have a nurse there 24/7 working in 3 shifts. They did all necessary modifications for compliance. I'm loving it. 

[William Hernandez]

Quote from @Mike Reynolds:

Quote from @William Hernandez:

Hello Fellow BP'ers

I'm looking to purchase either mutli-family units or a SFR to convert to assisted living facilities for the disabled or pregnant mothers to be that need a temporary home. I understand there are various rules/regulations to begin with. Who, may I ask knows where I can obtain this type of information (HUD?) and is there anyone out there currently working this niche that may offer more insight? Thnxs all!

We stumbled into it by accident. Had a house for rent and were approached by a provider to rent the rooms. One bedroom per person. They have a nurse there 24/7 working in 3 shifts. They did all necessary modifications for compliance. I'm loving it. 

 nice. What type of modifications did you have to make to the home? Rules/regulations?

[Mike Reynolds]

Quote from @William Hernandez:

Quote from @Mike Reynolds:

Quote from @William Hernandez:

Hello Fellow BP'ers

I'm looking to purchase either mutli-family units or a SFR to convert to assisted living facilities for the disabled or pregnant mothers to be that need a temporary home. I understand there are various rules/regulations to begin with. Who, may I ask knows where I can obtain this type of information (HUD?) and is there anyone out there currently working this niche that may offer more insight? Thnxs all!

We stumbled into it by accident. Had a house for rent and were approached by a provider to rent the rooms. One bedroom per person. They have a nurse there 24/7 working in 3 shifts. They did all necessary modifications for compliance. I'm loving it. 

 nice. What type of modifications did you have to make to the home? Rules/regulations?

 That was the best part. They made the modifications. But that they did was convert them to ADA code.