Turn Your Passion Into a Profitable Senior Care Business
Got a home or funds to invest? This is your chance to apply the exact system Amanda and Boris use inside their own homes - now available to serious entrepreneurs ready to build something real.
✦ 10-Step Proven System | ✦ 10+ Years as Active Operators | ✦ 100+ Students Across CA
Serious applicants only · Spots are limited
You need a proven roadmap from people who have actually opened, licensed, staffed, filled, and run profitable homes - for over 10 years. That's us.
"Behind every number is someone's abuela. And we never forget that."
- Amanda & Boris Palomino
This is the complete system - from your first licensing step to the day you welcome your first resident.
We guide you through enrolling in the Administrator Certification course, preparing for the California state exam, and understanding your legal responsibilities as an RCFE Administrator. You don't guess your way into compliance - you walk in confident.
• Enrolling in the Administrator Certification course
• Preparing for the California state exam
• Understanding your legal responsibilities as an RCFE Administrator
Class fees and state testing fees are not included in the program.
Not every house works. The wrong property will cost you tens of thousands. We walk you through exactly what to look for - and what to avoid.
• Ideal 6-bed RCFE property criteria
• How to identify moratorium zones
• Profitable cities and counties in California
• Single-story requirements, layout flow, and room sizing
• How to evaluate an existing property before moving forward
Bonus: One-time virtual floor plan review for fire clearance guidance - included with the program.
Opening a facility is one thing. Staying cash-flow positive is another. We break down exactly what to expect financially - so there are no surprises.
• Startup capital expectations
• Furnishing budget strategy
• Safety equipment requirements
• Operating reserves planning
• How to manage the first 3-6 months before full occupancy
Fire clearance can delay your opening by weeks if you're unprepared. We coach you on exactly what's required - so you set it up correctly the first time.
• Required safety equipment
• Smoke detector placement
• Egress requirements
• Room setup considerations
• Layout preparation for inspection
We guide you step-by-step through every document, every requirement, and every timeline expectation - so your submission is complete and correct.
• Completing your RCFE licensing application
• Required documentation checklist
• Consultant support for submitting paperwork properly
• What to expect on the timeline
Application and state fees are not included in the program.
Before Community Care Licensing walks in, you'll know exactly what to expect. We prepare you like operators - not hopefuls.
• Full pre-inspection checklist
• Required policy overview
• Physical plant walk-through guidance
• Corrections checklist to avoid delays
Staffing makes or breaks your home. You don't just hire warm bodies - you build a team.
• Job descriptions for every role
• Caregiver role expectations
• Interview framework
• Recruiting strategies that work
• Administrative duty structure
This is where most new owners struggle. We give you the systems that create consistency - so your home runs the same whether you're there or not.
• Blueprint for daily operations
• Medication management oversight basics
• Documentation expectations
• Shift structure
• Building culture inside your home
A licensed home with no residents is a liability. Occupancy is not luck - it's strategy.
• Building relationships with referral agencies
• Leveraging Assisted Living Waiver opportunities
• Local marketing strategies that work in California
• Positioning your home as a premium option
• How to stand out in competitive markets
This is where you become a real operator. We don't just teach you how to open - we teach you how to sustain and grow.
• Managing cash flow
• Payroll structure
• Budgeting for long-term stability
• Vendor relationships
• Maintaining compliance over time
• Long-term growth strategy

We are 10+ year operators. Hands-on in our facilities every day. Focused on dementia care and quality of life. Passionate about doing this industry ethically - and building it right.
"As we say in our family: Palominos never fail. There's a solution to every problem."
Compliance-heavy: California's standards are strict
People-centered: your residents depend on you
Emotionally demanding: this work means something
Financially strategic: it requires real planning
When done correctly, it changes families' lives, including yours.
This is a business built on purpose, sustainability, and doing right by the people in your care. Those who are ready for that thrive.
From gaining insider knowledge to building confidence and taking the first steps toward launching their own senior care facilities, these testimonials highlight the impact of expert guidance, step-by-step training, and a supportive community.
The exact step-by-step system from licensing to opening day - nothing left out.
Direct access to two active operators who have navigated every challenge you'll face.
A one-time review of your floor plan for fire clearance guidance - included with enrollment.
Hire and build your team the right way, from day one.
Proven strategies for referral relationships, ALW, and standing out in your market.
The daily systems that keep your facility running smoothly and in compliance long-term.
We work exclusively with driven, committed individuals. Please answer a few short questions first. If you qualify, you'll be taken directly to schedule your strategy call with Amanda and Boris.
Serious applicants only · Spots are limited
The program includes the complete Palomino 10-step roadmap, 1-on-1 mentorship with Amanda and Boris, a virtual floor plan review for fire clearance guidance, staffing templates, a marketing playbook for filling your beds, and the operations and compliance systems they use in their own facilities.
The program is designed to take you from your first licensing step all the way through to opening day and beyond. Timeline varies based on how quickly you move through the licensing process and property selection — most students make meaningful progress within a few months.
California RCFE administrator certification class fees, state exam fees, and licensing application fees are not included in the program cost. We guide you through every step — the regulatory fees are paid directly to the state.
Yes. The program is built specifically around California's RCFE licensing process, regulations, and market. If you're planning to open a facility in California, this is designed for you.
If the program isn't the right fit at this stage, you'll be directed to our foundational resources — the ebook and self-paced course — so you can continue building your knowledge and come back when you're ready.
Amanda and Boris are active operators — not consultants or coaches who left the industry. They are in their facilities daily, dealing with the same regulations, staffing challenges, and market conditions you'll face. Everything in this program comes from what they are actually doing right now.

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