Assisted Living & Group Homes
Your Partners in Building Better Care
At Pinkowski Law & Policy Group, LLC, we’re more than legal advisors—we’re advocates for quality senior housing and long-term care. With a deep understanding of the legal, regulatory, and real-world challenges facing this industry, we help you turn your vision into a reality.
We bring together legal expertise and a passion for improving lives, offering personalized guidance to developers and operators of all sizes. Whether you’re just getting started or expanding an existing community, we’re here to support your mission—every step of the way.
Zoning Support for Assisted Living and Group Homes
Finding the right location for your assisted living residence or group home is one of the most important—and often most complex—steps in the process. Local zoning laws, land use restrictions, and community opposition can make the search feel overwhelming.
At Pinkowski Law, we help you navigate these challenges. We’ll compare zoning rules across your target area and identify locations with the fewest legal obstacles, so you can move forward confidently and focus on what matters most—caring for people.
Prefer a DIY approach? Our exclusive online course reveals the insider strategies we use to help clients find ideal locations for assisted living homes and group living settings.
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fair housing act
Fair Housing Is More Than Policy—It’s Your Right
“It is the policy of the United States to provide, within constitutional limitations, fair housing throughout the United States.”
— U.S. Congress
If you’re facing restrictive zoning laws, HOA covenants, or deed restrictions that appear to block your efforts to open an assisted living residence or group home, understanding your rights under the Fair Housing Act (FHA) is critical.
At Pinkowski Law, we help assisted living developers and operators navigate and overcome these legal barriers. Whether advocating directly on your behalf or working alongside your local counsel, we’re here to ensure your project moves forward in compliance with—and protected by—the Fair Housing Act.
You deserve a partner who understands both the law and the mission behind your work. Let us help you open doors—literally.
business purchase & corporate formation
Build a Strong Legal Foundation for Your Assisted Living Business
Starting or growing an assisted living business? Make sure you’re protected from the beginning by setting up the right legal structure. We help you form business entities that meet regulatory requirements and safeguard your personal and financial assets.
At Pinkowski Law, we understand the unique needs of the assisted living industry. We draft partnership agreements and operating agreements specifically tailored to the challenges and regulations of residential care settings—so you can focus on providing quality care with peace of mind.
If you’re purchasing an assisted living facility, we’ll prepare offers and purchase agreements that clearly outline each party’s intentions and reduce the risk of future disputes. Our goal is to help you move forward with clarity and confidence.
Licensing & Regulatory Compliance for Assisted Living Facilities
Navigating the licensing process is one of the most important steps in opening or operating an assisted living residence—and one of the most complex. At Pinkowski Law and Policy Group, we guide you through every stage of state licensing, so you can stay focused on providing high-quality care.
From initial applications and policies to responding to inspections, citations, and complaints, we help ensure your facility meets all regulatory requirements and is prepared for long-term success.
Whether you’re opening your first home or managing a growing network, we’ll work with you to build systems that support compliance, accountability, and peace of mind.
Let us help you stay one step ahead of the rules—so your residents always come first.
Location selection
Zoning & Fair Housing
HOAs
Business start-up
Corporate Formation
Partnership Agreements
Buy/Sell Agreements
Licensing & Regulatory Compliance
Fair housing basics for group home owners and operators
“We are very grateful for your time and experience, as you helped us push past the bureaucracy. We can’t thank you enough!”
“Time is valuable. Don’t try to do it on your own. Call Michelle. If she can’t do it alone or questions if local counsel is needed, take her lead. She is amazing at what she does. Many thanks to her.”
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
RALS™ (Residential Assisted Living Specialists), the highest level of professional certification in the industry
Representing developers and operators of assisted living residences and other real estate developments
Facility Guidelines Institute - Residential Guidelines drafting committee member for design standards pertaining to assisted living
Frequent speakers and policy advisors for the assisted living industry
Board of Directors, Residential Assisted Living National Association
Board of Directors, Colorado Assisted Living Association