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What does your business do?
Daily living needs for the residents, cooking cleaning activities
When and why did you start the biz?
I have a loving heart for the elderly and the first lady didn't want to have to go to a nursing home so I took her into our home and started from there in 1997
How Many People are in your Company?
I have 6 employee
Where's your office?
I have a place in my house in my living room for my computer, and at the retirement home in the kitchen.
What's the toughest part of running your biz?
The state is requiring us to install a fire suppression system and it is estimated about $30,000.00
What's the most fun part?
Making the residents feel loved and that they are part of our family seeing some one that has never had a family care for them and be happy for the love you share with them.
Anything you would have done differently?
Its very hard to own and run a retirement home the 24 hour a day care when ever there are empty beds there are more hours. I have to work some times there have been 72 hours straight to make it financially
What's next on the horizon for your biz?
getting a kitchen that is more commercial style
What advice do you have for others?
It can be a real pleasure but make sure you have the time and that your family is willing to give you support.
How do you use Idea Cafe to help your biz?
I am hopping you can help me get a grant for the fire suppression system or up grading my appliances.
School (where, still in school, degree)?
High school , CNA licence
Prior jobs or business?
Work at the local Hospital 2 day a week. Drove school buss, Elderly care in there homes before I started my own .
Favorite Food?
Mexican
What are your pets' names?
Boe, Bee, Koko
Do any of these pets help with your biz?
Yes, the residents love them visiting
Is there any one person or event in your life that led
you to go into business for yourself?
An elderly lady that didn't want to have to leave her home and go into a nursing home
Anyone you publicly want to thank?
My Husband and children for being patient and understanding through all the days of not being able to come home.
Contact Info: Ina Warren 24760.Road G Cortzez, CO 81321
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