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How to Lease a 🏠 & Open Your 1st Group Home with Orlando

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On this blog, we sit down with Orlando who is a brand new member of THE GOLD COURSE.

Even though he found us just a few weeks ago, he has already secured 2 properties to operate out of and was moving in his first tenant the day after recording our podcast.

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How can you get a Group Home business up and running so quick you might ask?

Well to start, contrary to popular belief there really is no lengthy legal process required. You don’t need to get a license, or a certification, or zoning approval, or permission from anyone to start.

Once you understand your rights as a landlord, your tenants’ rights, and wrap your head around the idea of “outsourcing” any services your tenants may need, you just need to START!

The first step is to start marketing your future Group Home. Reach out to local agencies that work with people who are in need of this type of housing, find out where the opportunities are and the demand is, and when you’re comfortable and confident enough go find a property!
There are a number of different strategies to secure a property. 2 of the most popular are partnering with landlords with zero money down, or like Orlando did, just simply lease a property.

On the podcast we really dial in on some of the key points to doing this.

  • Have Confidence. This will come from your ACCOMPLISHMENTS. Maybe you have a background in a related field like nursing. Maybe like Orlando you have experience as a Real Estate Investor. This all helps, but the key accomplishment that a landlord is going to care about is actually having some tenants lined up. They are going to want to know that you can follow through on your promises. This will come from your marketing.
  • Have a good pitch. Our GOLD COURSE will tell you exactly what to say and you can work in your own personal touch like Orlando did. He tended to focus on the demand and how much this type of housing is needed in his community.
  • Mindset. You must start with a positive mindset. Matter of fact…you must have a positive mindset or you WON’T START. Orlando learned this quickly in his Real Estate investing career. He spent ZERO time sitting around in analysis paralysis mode. He did the same thing with his Group Home business. This mindset is the biggest difference between people like Orlando who have a blossoming business and others who WANT to start but (insert excuse here).

We know these are topics a lot of beginner’s struggle with so we went into as much details as possible for you!

Make sure to grab a notebook and pen so you can take some notes and subscribe and/or leave us a review if you get some value from it!

If you’re ready to get your 1st home up and running in the next couple of weeks like Orlando did, check out THESE TOOLS HERE to help you streamline things!

Have any questions holding you back? Email me or CLICK HERE to book a free 10 – 15 minute phone consultation with our team today!

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This is Why You’re Not Confident Enough to Start Your Group Home Biz

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If you find yourself with the desire to start your 1st Group Home….

Help those in your community that you see everyday in desperate need of affordable housing…

Thinking that this business is PERFECT for you because you would love to “get a bag” for helping those people…

But you find yourself just kind of STUCK in analysis paralysis, scratching your head, wondering what the first step you should take is then I want you to pay attention to this lesson from our of our recent ONE ON ONE COACHING CLIENTS.

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She has not just been studying her GOLD COURSE MATERIAL, but actually taking action on what she’s learned.

She has her WEBSITE DEVELOPED

She has over EIGHT THOUSAND contacts in her target areas that she can market to for referrals.

She has only just begun her email marketing campaign to them as broken down in the Beginner’s Guide of the GOLD COURSE and hasn’t even tapped into the other 73 Marketing Ideas from it.

She currently has EIGHT nonprofits and organizations begging to do business with her.

She has not spent ONE DIME on furniture or housing.

Rewind that.

That’s right. This client is on a very tight budget and does not own her own home. She does not qualify for FINANCING FOR HER GROUP HOME.

This did not hold her back from completing the 1st stage of OUR COACHING PROGRAM and she is now fully confident that she can start approaching landlords with the pitch from THE GOLD COURSE designed to start with ZERO down.

Just like JASMINE DID and many more of our GOLD COURSE STUDENTS.

The key word that we used just now was CONFIDENCE.

This student did not gain that confidence from reading the Gold Course a ton of times or studying business books.

She got this confidence from her ACCOMPLISHMENTS and the COMPETENCE that she has from actually implemented what the GOLD COURSE taught her.

So if you find yourself WANTING to start your business but feeling STUCK, the only way to gain this confidence is to actually START.

Think about it, if your phone was ringing off the hook with organizations FLUSH with Government funding, you knew exactly the systems to implement once these tenants started to come with you, wouldn’t you feel much more CONFIDENT about actually purchasing a home, leasing one, or pitching your idea to these many struggling landlords out here???

You don’t need the GOLD COURSE, ONE ON ONE COACHING or any of our other PRODUCTS HERE designed to streamline the process for you to start.

You can start looking up organizations RIGHT HERE in your area, and start making calls JUST LIKE THIS.

If you have any questions holding you back, email me today or CLICK HERE for our FREE 5 PART COURSE (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO).

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Let’s Time Travel

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The year is 2025

There has been multiple variations of a famous virus, causing numerous lock downs, closings, and ultimately many many business to close.

After years of printing dollars to support the unemployed, the dollar is almost worthless.

What was once just a “stimulus check” is now a monthly deal that many many people depend on.

The massive wage gap that we have RIGHT NOW has been given a shot of economic steroids.

There are 2 classes of people.

1) Those that rely on government assistance.

And

2) Those that depend on themselves.

The second group does not need to rely on a government penance. They travel freely. They fly private. They own property in multiple states and countries. They invest in Real Estate, Land, online businesses, cryptocurrency and government connections.

They saw this moment coming YEARS ago because they listened to people like Brandon and Andy and the thousands of other people screaming at the top of their lungs about this stuff. They capitalized.

They are free.

The 1st class of people are NOT. They are slaves to their J-O-B’s if they even have that “luxury, UBI (this is just a weekly or monthly “stimulus check”. It’s already in the works. Google it.) and will never escape a life of extreme modesty if not poverty.

So let’s hop in our time machine to 2025…

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Which group are you in??

This blog is written in a different tone than most of our content because we are not just being “doomy and gloomy” for clicks.

We care about you and we are serious. We are working around the clock on our marketing, online, investing and Real Estate businesses to put ourselves in the 2nd group.

We want you to come with us

Think of this moment as a “fork in the road” of your life. If you are not on the path to be one of the “HAVES”, guess what path you ARE on?

There’s only 2 paths.

SOON THERE WILL BE NO MORE MIDDLE CLASS.

Simply “Haves” and “Have Nots”.

What you are seeing in the above picture is what Andy has been preaching about for the last 5 years.

Affordable, cooperative living is the future.

We have a simple formula to figure out how to price your rooms and beds and I was going over it in our FREE 5 PART COURSE (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO).

Can you imagine what our disabled veterans, seniors on SSI, mentally challenged, transitional homeless etc are facing??

Maybe you are already on your path, or even already are part of the 1%. If so kudos.

Here is your fork in the road moment…

You’re reading this because at some point you were looking up How to Start a Group Home online.

Chances are that you either work in the medical field or that you’re interested in Real Estate investing or a combination of both.

You’ve probably read a ton of misleading information on the internet telling you about all of the paperwork, regulations, licensing and zoning approvals that are required .

You think that you need to purchase a property first.

You think that you need to wait on that property for months with an empty house waiting for some bureaucrat to come and inspect your property and allow you to start taking your tenants in.

You probably think that this will cost hundreds of thousands and take 6 – 12 months.

And you’re right if you go with the business model that those people are talking about.

Or you can go with our FREE 5 PART COURSE (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO).

It is essentially exactly what that landlord in the above ad is doing but our marketing is different. You can tell from our website that we offer for you to use HERE.

We also have a very simple yet mostly unknown system in place to get guaranteed checks from Uncle Sam.

And we are NOT licensed or certified or anything like that. We outsource all of that. We have a simple solution to avoid that and there is a whole section in our FREE 5 PART COURSE (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO) going over the Federal housing laws we adhere to.

So if you want to start helping your community while also working your way towards the “HAVE” path please make these choices NOW. Act with SPEED and focus for the next couple of years.

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If you do have it and do not have a Group Home running right now, email us. What are you doing for your marketing? Why are you stuck?

Do you want to take a shortcut and work with us personally?

Sign up for our ONE ON ONE COACHING HERE. We are slammed and booking 1-2 weeks in advance but this is going to be the quickest way to get started.

Listen to our PODCAST HERE and most of those folks enrolled in that. Check out the more affordable, digital version of this program HERE.

Think of yourself as a business person. When was the last time you did business with a company or service that did not have a website? You’re probably not a web developer, copywriter, or know much about domains, hosting etc. Don’t waste time learning any of that.

Want to replicate our success? Get the same website we use RIGHT HERE. You will have your domain, hosting, and design done in the matter of minutes.

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5 Concepts You MUST Understand Before Starting Your 1st Group Home

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If you’re reading this then you probably found us looking up “how to start a group home” online somewhere.

You might be in the medical field, or real estate, or both…or you’re just a business minded person that notices trends and opportunities.

Whatever the case may be, we have a very simple business model that prints cash, solves a MASSIVE PROBLEM in your community, works anywhere, and can be started with little to no money up front.

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This sounds great BUT:

There are 5 concepts that you absolutely MUST understand before even thinking about spending a dollar on housing, furniture, or supplies.

I have great news:

Based on hundreds of calls with our ONE ON ONE COACHING (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO) clients, and 10’s of thousands of interactions with our GOLD COURSE (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO) students, we have found that once someone who has the drive to get started understands these concepts, there is absolutely nothing holding them back.

Once those light bulbs start clicking, they realize that THIS is the answer they have been looking for!

Look, there’s a ton of different strategies out there and outright disinformation on this business.

To put it bluntly, there’s a lot of money in keeping you confused.

Let us keep it simple for you!

Just like our Group Homes, we truly believe that the more people you help, the MORE CHEDDAR you get! We are not going to bog you down with months of paperwork, fees, and thousands of wasted George Washington$.

We have had some GOLD COURSE STUDENTS literally spend HUNDREDS of THOUSANDS trying to get their 1st Group Home started before finding our simplified process.

Keyword there – “Trying”

We show you how to avoid ALL of that and start with absolutely ZERO. (join the call so we can go over a few real life cases of this)

Yes, we sell a few products but they are totally optional to buy. On this call we’re going to give you the exact same game plan that has worked for our founder and our 1 on 1 coaching clients.

Once you understand the following you will finally get out of the “analysis paralysis” stage that you are in now.

You’ll know exactly what to do if you want to have your 1st Group Home open in the next 30 – 90 days.

Part 1 – The Opportunity

Find out why our founder’s Group Home business is baking bread on autopilot while he spends an hour or 2 per month on it. We’ll talk about a couple students who have completely changed their lives just months or even WEEKS in some cases after signing up for our GOLD COURSE, WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT, and COACHING SERVICES. We’ll show the receipts for all of this!

Part 2 – The Legality

Learn about the Federal Laws governing housing that we abide by and why our business model will work wherever you are! The reason you won’t hear this anywhere else is because many people don’t want you to know that once you figure this stuff out, YOU CAN JUST START without all paperwork, licensing, and regulation that you probably just assumed was necessary. They have absolutely nothing to gain from giving you this info, SO THEY WON’T!

Part 3 – The Systems

We’ll cover the basics of our business model so you will know exactly how to replicate it! There’s a few simple things we do in order to get government backed checks from our tenants every month and manage everything.

Part 4 – The Advantages of Our Model Compared to Other Investing Strategies

Why not just get a rental property and work with qualified renters?? Well, wouldn’t you like to 10x the cashflow, have way more control over your property, get guaranteed checks, AND help your community?? Once you understand these ideas and follow through with what we teach you, you don’t need to buy a property! We have countless stories of landlords partnering with our GOLD COURSE STUDENTS with absolutely no money out of their pocket to get started!

Part 5 – How to Find Tenants

While it is one option, we do not just walk around looking for homeless veterans, seniors or the number of other demographics that need cooperative, affordable housing. If you live in a populated area there are HUNDREDS of caseworkers, nonprofits, and social service organizations who NEED YOU!!! We will show you how to find them, how to talk to them, and how to keep a steady flow of referrals so your homes will stay full and your business will continue to grow until you’re ready to retire.

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A Brief Guide to Starting a Group Home For the Elderly

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Elderly group homes, often known as elderly foster care homes, are becoming more common. Learning how to build a small group senior foster home will grow increasingly important as the “baby boom” generation ages. People require varied degrees of assistance as they age. An elderly foster care facility responds to those unique requirements while providing the elderly person as much independence as possible.

Many states require the facility to have a live-in manager. Also, keep in mind that certain states will limit the amount you can charge and the number of residents you can have.

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Degree of Care

You can provide services to the elderly who do not require continuous medical attention. If you accept people who require 24-hour medical care, you will need to engage professional medical assistants or a practical nurse to be on duty at all times. Even daily medications must be provided by a professional medical assistant, unless the senior residents are capable of managing their own prescriptions.

Undertake Market Research

Investigate the need of your local area for an elderly foster care home to be established. You can start by contacting local nursing homes. Get their lists of residents that are not being cared for by family and see if they would recommend any of their residents to your facility.

In addition, the elderly are often part of community groups that can be very helpful in finding residents for your facility. These groups often include people who have no family members to care for them and they are grateful to be given a place to live.

Research Your State’s Requirements

You’ll also need to research any state regulations on the establishment of an elderly foster care home. This can be accomplished by contacting your county’s department of public welfare.

Make a written business plan for your new business. Include all expenses, fees, potential market for services and the address of the building you would use for the facility. Talk over your business plan with your state agency to see if it meets the current regulations.

Get Quotes For Insurance

You will need to have liability insurance for your business. Check with your insurance agent for the best coverage for your needs. Be sure to check on the costs of the premiums.

Assemble Your Personnel

Next, assemble a team of highly trained and dedicated staff. This team will include the administrator, medical aid, maintenance person, and cooks.

The administrator will oversee the residents, make sure all residents are cared for, and maintain records and do the payroll. The medical aid will also be available 24 hours a day for all residents requiring around-the-clock medical attention. The maintenance person and cooks are necessary to keep the facility clean and prepare meals.

Residents’ Contracts

This form would specify the type of care to be offered. Before the resident or a family member may be approved, this contract must be signed. Have it drawn out by an attorney who is knowledgeable with such contracts. This ensures that all conditions are legally binding and that you, the owner, and the resident are protected.

Promoting Your Business

After you have opened your facility, you will need to promote it. Contact local newspapers and radio stations. Offer tours of your facility to local businesses, churches, and other community organizations. Offer meals for residents, their families and community groups.

Conclusion

Establishing an elderly foster care home can be a profitable business venture. Make sure you research your state laws and any regulations they may have. Get as much advice as you can from the social workers in your local area. Investigate the need in your area for your services.

Group Home Riches helps people make a difference in people’s lives while achieving their financial goals simultaneously. Whether you want to start a group home business or build your own halfway house, we give you the training resources and skills you need to do it. Help others and be financially rewarded by enrolling in our Gold course today!

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7 Ways to Empower People with Intellectual Disabilities

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By nature, humans are creatures that constantly learn. It could be from other people, their environment, or the things they consume daily. However, some people have difficulty learning, for which they’re known to have intellectual or developmental disabilities.

As unfortunate as it sounds, these people are often stigmatized. But you’d be surprised to know that many of them are capable of more than you thought. You may not realize it, but they’re talented in ways that you’d never expect; they just need that much-needed push for them to excel.

In this article, we list down ways that you can help those with intellectual or developmental disabilities find what they’re good at. Read on below to get started.

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#1 – Research Disabilities to Respond to Individual Needs

They may be known as “developmental” and “intellectual” disabilities, but these will vary depending on the people who have them. As such, you cannot generalize developmental and intellectual disabilities and assume that all people with these will have the same needs.

Ensure that you’re well-informed on the differences between various types of disabilities. Something as simple as knowing how disabilities are classified can be very useful in understanding how to help people with these.

#2 – Assert That Disabilities Don’t Define Them

People with intellectual or developmental disabilities are still capable of great things. They’re also entitled to equal rights as everyone else. You need to understand that their disabilities don’t define them in any way.

Disabilities should not be confused with talents. Every two or three people with intellectual or developmental disabilities can achieve something great.

#3 – Consider Inclusive Points

While most of us are familiar with the word “inclusion,” some aren’t sure how to go about it. Inclusion refers to how all people, regardless of their disabilities, can be included in activities without being treated differently.

Since people with intellectual or developmental disabilities can do numerous things, it makes sense to include them in activities as well. You may be surprised to know that many of them can also teach you a thing or two.

#4 – Be There for Them as Support

It’s easy to forget that these people need support as well. They need to be treated like everyone else, with basic understanding and empathy. Lend your support to them, and always be there when they need help.

Be it someone they know or someone they met casually. The point is, they’re capable of much more than you may know. Each one of them is capable of doing great things with your support.

#5 – Encourage Them to Do What They’re Good At

It’s effortless for us to decide for other people. However, we don’t know their limits until we encourage them to do what they’re good at. Teach them to be confident about themselves and not let their disabilities define who they are.

You can do this by encouraging them to participate in activities that they’re good at. You can also help them find things that they are good at and teach them how to do them. You’ll discover their hidden talents along the way, for which their disabilities will soon be forgotten.

#6 – Join Them in Fighting against Discrimination

They might have disabilities, but they don’t deserve the mistreatment they get. They’re people like everyone else, and they’re worthy of having the same rights as everyone else. Make sure that they receive the same treatment in the same circumstances.

It will be unfair if they don’t get the same treatment as everyone else, so help fight against discrimination. This can be done by joining a group that fights against discrimination.

#7 – Treat Them like Everyone Else

They may have disabilities, but that doesn’t mean you treat them poorly. Treat them like anyone else and realize that they’re still humans with their rights. You should put yourself in their shoes and treat them the same way you treat other people. This will help remove the stigma that many people with developmental or intellectual disabilities get.

Conclusion

People with developmental or intellectual disabilities are capable of doing many things. They’re also entitled to rights and privileges, like anyone else. Let them take over their disability and realize that they are good at something they didn’t know about because these people are capable of doing great things, and you can help them get there with your support.

Group Home Riches has resources that can help group home startups. The elderly and people with special needs should get all the help they can get, and our resources can help you give them a better quality of life. Simply go to our website to learn more!

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Everything You Need to Know About Halfway Houses

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The journey to recovery and healing is a long winding road, and because of this, you need constant support as you keep going. For those looking for a stopping point or respite on their journey to healing, a halfway house is a great way to seek rest. 

There are many uses for a halfway house, but in essence, it is the middle ground between addiction or crime, and recovery, before you reenter society. Here, you are surrounded by a community with people recovering from past difficulties in their lives. This positive rehabilitation has provided impressive benefits and had a better, more lasting impact on those who are recovering. 

If you’re looking to start a group home, it’s worth considering putting up a halfway house to support those in their long battle to recovery. 

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Why Do People Live in Halfway Houses?

One of the biggest reasons halfway houses exist is supporting those on the road to abuse and addiction recovery. Here, people looking to recover from drug and alcohol addiction get sufficient support to help them complete treatment programs. 

In halfway houses, those on the journey to sobriety learn to live responsibly and productively while being sober. In addition, halfway houses also offer counseling, educational and job assistance, basic life skills training, shelter, food, and more. 

How Does One Join a Halfway House?

Before admission to a halfway house, the facility needs to perform various medical screening processes and psychiatric evaluations. Ideally, those admitted must be physically independent and do not require medical care, especially since halfway houses do not provide medical assistance. 

Not to mention, halfway houses also ensure that a person being admitted is not a danger to themselves and others and that they don’t have a history of running away from treatment facilities or other halfway homes. On top of that, random drug tests are conducted to ensure the patient’s safety and that they aren’t violating any policies. 

What are the Different Types of Halfway Houses?

If you’re looking for a group home business, having a halfway house is something you should consider. And with that, there are two models of halfway houses you should know—those that are for-profit and those fully funded by the government. 

In the US, most halfway houses are privately-owned and could either be for-profit or non-profit. For-profit homes make money from their operations, while non-profit homes don’t receive profit; funding is required to keep operations running. 

The Bottom Line: Starting a Halfway House is Something You Should Consider

When it comes to starting a group home business, building a halfway house provides you with a plethora of benefits. While you’re supporting those in their journey to recovery, you’re also providing these people with a safe space to prepare themselves as they reenter the real world. Of course, it’s worth speaking to experts, so you know everything you need to do to put up a successful halfway house for the community. 

How Can Group Home Riches Help You?

If you’re looking to start a group home business, it’s worth reaching out to experts in the field, such as Group Home Riches.

Our team of professionals offers group home resources to help clients build a business with a purpose—to serve those in need. With our help, we create free content on your site and offer a 10-part course workshop to help kickstart your group home. Learn more about how we can help you today!

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Is a Group Home a Good Choice for Aging Loved Ones?

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A group home is a popular option for seniors seeking assisted living. It offers a combination of living and community. The sense of community it brings provides seniors companionship, experience, and sharing. This will help them live with less stress and build strong bonds with other seniors in the same environment.

Senior group homes are a great option for seniors who require full-time care, have regular health and behavior issues, or individuals who can no longer live on their own. 

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Services Offered in a Senior Group Home

A group home for seniors is not much different from a retirement home. Seniors here still get the same services every senior is entitled to enjoy. These are:

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Personal hygiene
  • Trained and experienced nurses
  • Family counseling
  • Nutrition
  • Socialization
  • Recreation

Furthermore, they can participate in different activities, from recreational games and exercises to daily chores and errands.

Group homes for seniors offer a very homey and comfortable atmosphere. They are clean, well-maintained, and the staff are trained to provide the right care to all residents. The residents are also required to follow a daily schedule that is tailor-fit to them.

Seniors who live in a group home will have a designated nurse to assist them with their health needs. They will also spend their time with neighbors and other seniors. With all of these, they can enjoy a healthy, active lifestyle since they will get to interact with others.

The Cost of a Group Home for Seniors

Living in a group home for seniors is relatively cheaper than independent living apartments. This is because most of the cost goes to the facility’s management. The housing fees for a group home for seniors range from $3,000 per month. Other fees include meals, personal hygiene, and clothing.

In some cases, the costs may be very high for some people, depending on their needs and the type of group home facilities that are available to them. 

Quality of Life in a Senior Group Home

The quality of life in group homes for seniors is excellent. Seniors who opt for this option are generally very satisfied, happy, and comfortable.

They will enjoy being around other seniors and have access to the facilities. The level of care offered at a group home is usually the same as that provided at assisted living facilities. Since the capacity of a group home is typically around 5-10 residents, it can feel more like home for seniors, as if living with a tight-knit family.

Conclusion

Group homes offer a wide array of advantages to the elderly and family members alike, making it a viable venture for you. For many, group living situations are a good option when considering continuing providing care for aging parents or other loved ones. It’s crucial that you provide a safe and compassionate environment for seniors. With that, use this information to help you build the best senior group home and make your business successful.

Group Home Riches offers resources on how to start a group home. We aim to empower others to make a living and a fortune by serving those in need. Browse our other topics today!

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Care Programs and Facilities for Patients with Dementia

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Patients with dementia require varying levels of care, as the disease can manifest and progress differently from one person to another. One patient may require residential care, while another may only need occasional assistance.

If you are planning on establishing a care facility for patients with dementia or your very own group home startup, here are some services and programs for dementia patients you may want to consider:

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In-Home Care

Older adults and patients with dementia prefer to stay in their homes where they are most familiar and comfortable. This is where in-home care is convenient as they can receive care and assistance from their own home.

This service is feasible for patients in the early stages of dementia as they may only require basic care such as:

  • Food preparation
  • Assistance with personal care
  • Household tasks and cleaning

These patients don’t require trained medical staff like caregivers and can be assisted by family members or neighbors.

Adult Day Care

Some patients can no longer stay at home by themselves during the day, but they are not yet in need of full-time nursing care. Adult daycare programs cater to these patients to offer them supervision and social opportunities.

The socialization from adult day care programs can help these patients stay sharp and engage in cognitive-supporting activities.

Group Home

There are group homes for rent for dementia patients who can no longer live independently at home. Adult family homes or group homes are like adult day care programs with socialization activities, except they live in the facility.

This socialization can be done with other dementia patients and medical staff who can also offer some medical care if needed.

Retirement Communities

Retirement communities can cater to dementia patients at varying stages of the disease. Some areas of retirement communities offer more involved care.

With continuing care in retirement communities, the spouses of the patients can continue living with the individual during the early stages and remain in the independent living areas when they require a higher level of care.

Nursing Home

Dementia can reach a stage where the patient can no longer live alone and requires supervision and medical care. Retirement homes and adult care programs may no longer offer this type of care.

Nursing home facilities provide a more comprehensive range of services, including around-the-clock medical care and amenities needed by dementia patients for a better quality of living. They may also offer the following:

  • Socialization activities and opportunities
  • Higher level of care and comfort if the patient’s condition deteriorates

Memory Care

Your nursing home facility may also offer specialized memory care units meant for patients with dementia to receive the following:

  • Medical care
  • Physical therapy
  • Occupational therapy

The staff in these units are explicitly trained to care for patients with dementia, and they also offer activities such as dancing, games, arts, etc., specifically designed for dementia patients.

Conclusion

As dementia can manifest differently from one person to another, there are various care options available to cater to the needs of these patients. If you are thinking of catering to patients with dementia, you may want to consider starting a group home.

Are you looking into understanding how to start a group home in Ohio? We at Group Home Riches can help you get started even if you don’t have an existing rental property. Learn more about our coaching program today!

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A Complete Guide to Opening a Group Home in the United States

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Group homes are facilities that have long helped individuals in the United States needing some level of personal or medical care.

Whether they need personal care, medical, or psychiatric assistance, group homes let people access needed resources while still living with a level of autonomy.

If you have a penchant for helping people in need and want to build your own group home, here’s what you need to do:

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1. Find a Qualified Location

The first thing you’ll need to do is find a location that’s both safe and acceptable for residential use. If you’re planning to house people who require medical or psychiatric help, consider looking for a place near an urgent care center or medical or psychiatric facility.

In most cases, these facilities will have both the equipment and the staffing required to provide the resources you’ll need.

2. Obtain a Business License

Since running a group home is a business, you may need to obtain a business license. This might also require you to register a formal business name with your state.

You can find out more about how to go about this by contacting your state bureau of commerce.

3. Decide Between Medical or Psychiatric Care

If you plan on offering medical or psychiatric care, you’ll need to find a facility, doctor, nurse, or other medical professionals that can provide the care that’s required.

You might even be able to partner with an existing institution to offer a wrap-around service or one that provides both residential and outpatient care.

This means that after your residents finish receiving treatment, they can return to the group home for additional care or to have the medications necessary for the treatment administered.

4. Apply for Medicaid

Before you can open a group home, you have to decide whether or not you want to use Medicaid.

Remember that Medicaid is a federal program managed by the states, and it’s not free money. There will be administrative costs associated with running a Medicaid business. You may have to increase your salaries to cover some of these expenses since Medicaid has a cap on wages.

On the other hand, though, you’ll also have access to a lot of money, some of which you can use to subsidize your business.

5. Find Residents

You may be tempted to reach out to friends or your family to find the first people who will share your home, but it’s actually against the law to do so.

Instead, you’ll need to go through the state’s mental health office and request that a representative of the state come to your home to conduct a clinical assessment.

You’ll have to pay for this assessment, but it will help you to determine whether or not your prospective residents need to be in a group home setting.

6. Contest a Denial

If your residents are denied access to your group home, you can appeal this decision by contesting the decision. This can be done by filing a complaint with the appropriate agency in your state after receiving an official notice of denial.

You’ll have to wait a set amount of time before you can file the complaint, and you’ll have to submit your complaint in writing, with copies of all official documents you have. While there will be additional administrative costs, you won’t be charged a fee.

Conclusion

Starting a group home is a complex process, and you’ll have to deal with many different agencies to ensure that you’re allowed to do so. However, once you’ve found and trained your residents, you may find that it’s one of the most rewarding experiences you’ll ever have.

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