Feb 9, 2026
In this episode of the ALF Boss Podcast, I sit down with Doug Adkins, Owner and CEO of DaySpring Village and DaySpring Senior Living — one of Florida’s most respected leaders in the assisted living industry.
Doug has been operating facilities since 1987, serving thousands of residents across Florida through both limited mental health and senior living communities. His perspective is shaped by nearly four decades of experience, from surviving the early days of ALF operations to becoming one of the strongest advocates for sustainable Medicaid funding and better care models in Florida.
His journey from converting a small motel into
a 126-bed ALF
Growing from one community to multiple
campuses, including new developments like DaySpring
Commons
Why Florida’s Medicaid funding
model is broken — and what needs to change
The challenges of rising
costs, staffing, and overregulation
His proposed Funding Methodology
Workgroup and how it could transform access to
care
The story
behind Emily’s Promise, a foundation created
in honor of his daughter, which inspired the Emily
Adkins Family Protection Act, requiring blood clot
screenings for seniors in ERs
Doug’s insight, experience, and compassion for the industry make this a must-listen episode for anyone who cares about the future of assisted living in Florida.