ALF BOSS Podcast

About ALF BOSS Podcast

We discuss Assisted Living ( ALF) operating and daily challenges. If you are in the industry already or thinking about opening your own facility join us as we drop knowledge and share real-life industry experiences.

Publisher

Pascal Bergeron

Category

business · education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

8 Apr 2021

Latest episode

22 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

75 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   22 Sept 2026

   In this episode of the ALF Operations Podcast, we sit down with Lauren Filion, Executive Director of Sugar Mill Manor Assisted Living in Homosassa, Florida.

   In this episode of the ALF Operations Podcast, we sit down with Lauren Filion, Executive Director of Sugar Mill Manor Assisted Living in Homosassa, Florida. Lauren shares her remarkable 13-year journey at the same facility — starting as a resident care aide on the floor and working her way up to administrator. We discuss the biggest challenges in assisted living operations, from staffing shortages to marketing strategies, and Lauren offers practical advice for new administrators on building systems, maintaining communication, and avoiding burnout. We also cover census trends, the importance of a dependable second-in-command, and how facilities serving Medicaid populations can balance budget constraints with quality care. Whether you're a seasoned administrator or just starting out in the industry, this episode is packed with real-world insights from someone who's done it all.

2. 

   14 Sept 2026

   In this episode of the ALF Operations Podcast, we sit down with Judith Mellen, Executive Director at an Innovation Senior Living community in St. Cloud, Florida. With nearly 30 years of experience in assisted living

   In this episode of the ALF Operations Podcast, we sit down with Judith Mellon, Executive Director at an Innovation Senior Living community in St. Cloud, Florida. With nearly 30 years of experience in assisted living — spanning New York and Florida — Judith shares her insights on running a 45-bed, middle-market facility, navigating staffing challenges, and maintaining compliance in a highly regulated environment. We discuss the importance of serving the underserved middle market, her boots-on-the-ground marketing approach through cold walk-ins, dealing with AHCA surveys and retaliation complaints, and what makes her St. Cloud community feel like family. Judith also shares practical advice for new administrators looking to build referral relationships in their communities. Connect with Judith: 📞 Main: 407-892-8502 📱 Cell: 407-979-4862 ✉️ JMellon@innovationsl.com

3. 

   7 Sept 2026

   In this episode of the ALF Boss Podcast, I sit down with Keith Kilpatrick, owner of Navarre Gardens Assisted Living Facility

   Host interviews Keith Kilpatrick, owner of Navarre Gardens Assisted Living Facility, about his journey and strategies for successful assisted living operations.

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• Keith Kilpatrick
• Holden Hayes
• Alberta Granger
• Doug Adkins
• Kenneshia Martin

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