The Assisted Living Podcast

In this episode of the Assisted Living Podcast, Andy Hernandez sits down with Roberto Carabetta to explore the intersection of real estate investing and senior living acquisitions. From building a real estate portfolio in Canada at a young age to transitioning into the U.S. senior care market, Roberto shares how he identified the massive opportunity in assisted living — and why he went all in. We...

In this episode of the Assisted Living Podcast, Andy Hernandez and co-host Lonnie Steckler break down one of the most common points of confusion families face when navigating senior care: the difference between Assisted Living Facilities (ALFs) and Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs). Many families hear terms like nursing home, skilled nursing, and assisted living used interchangeably, but they repr...

In this episode of the Assisted Living Podcast, Andy Hernandez and co-host Lonnie Steckler discuss one of the most important and growing challenges in senior care: dementia and memory care. With dementia cases rising across the country, families are increasingly faced with difficult decisions about safety, independence, and the right level of care for their loved ones. We break down the early warn...

In this episode of the Assisted Living Podcast, the hosts Andy Hernandez and Lonnie Scheckler,  dive into one of the most important — and misunderstood — topics in senior care: how to pay for assisted living. We break down the differences between Medicare, Medicade, and private long-term care insurance, and explain what families truly need to know before a crisis happens. We discuss the biggest my...

In this episode, we sit down with Ozzy Herrera, owner of Social Center Adult Daycare in Hialeah, Florida, for an in-depth conversation about adult day services, senior mental health, and the real challenges families face when caring for aging loved ones while navigating Medicaid, long-term care, and the healthcare system. Ozzy breaks down why so many adult daycares fall short, what families should...