What if senior living felt like home, not just looked like it? In this episode of Bridge the Gap, Josh and Lucas sit down with George Kutnerian of Wellpointe Inc. to explore their fast-growing residential care home model. With over 67 locations across California, George shares how small, six-resident homes are reshaping the future of assisted living by prioritizing Intimacy and personalization. If you’re interested in the future of Aging, this episode offers a powerful look at what’s next.

Key Ideas

1. What defines a residential care home vs. traditional assisted living
2. Scaling a fragmented model to 67 locations
3. Capital challenges and educating lenders on a new asset class
4. Staffing advantages with higher caregiver-to-resident ratios
5. Workforce retention through benefits, career ladders, and support programs

Meet the Hosts:

Josh Crisp: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshcrispsocial/

Lucas McCurdy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucasmccurdyseniorlivingfan/

Connect with Our Guest

George Kutnerian: https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-kutnerian/

Learn more about Wellpointe Inc.

https://www.wellpointe.com/

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