Welcome back to the ALF Boss Podcast! This week, I’m excited to sit down with a good friend, Nikita Jenkins, owner of YoungHearts Extended Assisted Living in Lottie and Stark, Florida. Nikita went from working as a board-certified mental health nurse to owning and operating two thriving assisted living facilities—one with six beds and another with 25.

In this episode, we dive into:  Her journey from nursing to assisted living ownership  The challenges of opening her first facility and how she filled her beds  The process of expanding to a larger 25-bed facility  The biggest struggles in running an ALF—staffing, Medicaid, and marketing  Her advice for new operators on networking and filling beds

Nikita shares her inspiring story of taking a leap of faith, leaving her nursing job, and building a business that serves her community. If you’re looking for insights on starting, growing, or running a successful assisted living facility—this episode is for you!

 Shoutout to YoungHearts Extended Assisted Living! Currently at full capacity with a waitlist, Nikita has built a trusted home for seniors in rural Florida.

 Tune in now and be inspired! #ALFBossPodcast #AssistedLiving #SeniorCare #Entrepreneurship