Tag Archives: long-term care

Business Opportunities in Times of Change

As of this writing, Florida’s unemployment rate is 10.4%, a decrease from May 2020.  The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity explained that the improved numbers show, “Floridians are searching for work and businesses are creating jobs.”  However, there is still … Read Full Post

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Knowledge is Power: Why Open a Long-Term Care Related Business? (updated)

Perhaps you’ve been wondering if a long-term care related business makes sense in today’s economy and what the process entails.  This short blog series is intended to help new entrepreneurs understand a little more about the licensure process with the … Read Full Post

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Long-Term Care: A Second Career for You

Uncertain economic times and dwindling retirement accounts sometimes lure individuals to pursue entrepreneurial ventures.  The motivations range from wanting to exert more control over one’s future and finances as well as serving people in need to the challenge of delivering … Read Full Post

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What We’re Reading – Predicting COVID-19’s Long-Term Impact on the Home Health Care Market

It was expected that 2020 would bring some staggering changes to the home health industry as a result of the Patient-Driven Groupings Model (PDGM) and phasing out of the Requests for Anticipated Payment (RAP), resulting in the exit of smaller … Read Full Post

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Long-Term Care: The Second Career That Benefits Our Healthcare System

The demographic changes affecting our country are inescapable and our healthcare system is feeling the strain.  The CDC reports: 13% of the population is over the age of 65 and will increase to 19% by 2030; In the same time … Read Full Post

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The Basics for Launching a Long-term Care-related Business

Not a week goes by without someone inquiring about how to open a long-term care related business.  Whether it’s because of the state of the economy, fears of downsizing or burgeoning entrepreneurial spirit, the demographics in Florida are certainly in … Read Full Post

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Part One: What type of care do I want to provide?

Home health agencies can provide skilled or non-skilled care.  Skilled care requires the skills of a licensed professional, such as a nurse or therapist.  Non-skilled care is custodial or personal in nature, encompassing assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) … Read Full Post

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Launching a Long-term Care Business: Where Do I Start?

Today’s entrepreneurial culture and trends in the long-term care industry have converged into a perfect storm.  We regularly receive inquiries from individuals interested in establishing healthcare-oriented businesses that cater to the elderly and Baby Boomers.  The home health field is … Read Full Post

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The Requirements to open a Nurse Registry in Florida

Nurse registries (NR) are – in our opinion – a less expensive and cumbersome mechanism for providing long-term care in Florida. In a nutshell, a NR is just like a home health agency. The only exceptions are they: • Do … Read Full Post

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