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Creative Financing for Facility Buyers—Leverage Without the Risk

Let’s be honest—most people think buying a care facility requires deep pockets and perfect credit. That’s false. What it actually requires is strategy. Smart buyers don’t just throw cash at deals. They structure acquisitions with leverage, flexibility, and protection. And if you’re not exploring creative financing, you’re leaving opportunity on the table. Here’s how professionals...

WHY PRE-APPROVAL IS EVEN MORE IMPORTANT THIS SPRING

Spring is here, and so is the busiest season in real estate. More care home buyers are out looking for homes, which means more competition for you. If you want to put yourself in the best position to buy, there’s one step you can’t afford to skip, and that’s getting pre-approved for a mortgage. Some care home buyers think they can wait until they’ve found that perfect RCFE or ARF they love...

4 heart attack signs every woman needs to know

February 11, 2025 | UCI Health For many years, what we knew about heart disease came from research that mainly studied men. As women have increasingly been included in heart disease research, it has been discovered that women and men experience heart attacks very differently. “Half of women who have heart attacks have symptoms different from the chest pain or pressure that men...

Understanding Potential Tax Cuts for Residential Care Business Owners Under a Republican Administration

Navigating the complex landscape of tax policies can be daunting for business owners, especially those in the residential care sectors. With a Republican administration, there are often discussions around tax cuts and reforms aimed at stimulating business growth and economic activity. Here’s a closer look at what potential tax cuts could mean for your business. 1. Corporate Tax Rate...

Ways to Improve the Desirability of my Care Home

There are several low-cost ways to improve your care home and business:1. Enhance the ambiance: Simple changes like adding plants, artwork, or soft lighting can create a more welcoming and comforting atmosphere for residents.2. Improve cleanliness and organization: Keeping the facility clean and well-organized can make a big difference in the overall perception of your care home. Regular cleaning and...

THE PERILS OF PRICING YOUR CARE FACILITY TOO HIGH

There’s one big mistake you need to avoid when you sell your care home this year: setting your price too high. For the real estate OR the business.  It might seem like overpricing gives you room to negotiate or could really boost your profit, but the reality is, it usually backfires. In fact, Realtor.com says almost 20% of sellers — that’s one in five — have...

Do You Really Need 8 Glasses of Water a Day?

Accumulating research shows that staying hydrated is important for older adults Kimberly Goad | AARP | Published February 08, 2023 Ask any adult how many 8-ounce glasses of water they’re supposed to drink per day and they’ll probably deliver the one-word answer before you’ve had a chance to get the question out: eight. Not seven. Not nine. Eight. That’s the number that...

Norovirus: Preventing the highly contagious bug

Norovirus, a highly contagious foodborne gastrointestinal disease, is on the rise this winter in California and the nation.  One reason, says Dr. Shruti Gohil, associate medical director of epidemiology and infection prevention at UCI Medical Center in Orange, is that we’re gathering in public and in large groups more than ever since the COVID-19 pandemic. Another is...

Internet, physical activity tied to improved health

McKnight’s Senior Living KRISTEN FISCHER-OCTOBER 7, 2024 Chronic diseases have a crucial effect on the health-related quality of life for middle-aged and older adults, but physical activity can improve their health — as can using the internet for health-related purposes, found a study published in BMC Public Health. The authors say it’s vital to promote physical activity and...

WHAT TO EAT IN EVERY DECADE OF YOUR LIFE

Medically Reviewed by Brunilda Nazario, MD – WebMD – January 17, 2024 In Your 20s: Foods With Protein Most Americans get plenty of protein, which helps your body build and heal muscle. But active young people, especially those who play sports, may need more. Good sources include lean meat, fish, and dairy products, as well as plant-based sources like beans, lentils, nuts, seeds, and tofu. Tofu...