In 2023, just having a website for your Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) might not be enough. Even if your potential residents aren’t the most tech-savvy bunch, their family members likely are. In fact, family that lives out of town might heavily rely on your digital presence to see if you’re a good…
Generally speaking, things don’t move particularly quickly in the political sphere. That said, the extensive amounts of legislation up for consideration at any given time do expose Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFEs) to risk. Something that impacts your facility could be buried in a large bill. Or it could stagnate as elected officials…
To some extent, trainings and certifications for your staff aren’t optional. The state might mandate continuing education for specific members of your team, for example. To maintain the appropriate licensure, you or another key staff member will likely need to complete some coursework and/or hands-on training periodically. That might feel like a hassle, but these…
Across the country, around 40% of people 65 and older are dealing with some level of age-associated memory impairment. Those roughly 16 million people often need more dedicated care than friends or family can provide. This presents an opportunity for Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFEs) to step in. Before you start offering memory…
As the operator of a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE), you want to do everything you can to help your facility thrive. You know that means taking care of your residents and your staff. But it also means taking care of your facility itself. To help there, we’ve laid out four maintenance best…
In 2023, your residential care facility for the elderly (RCFE) probably relies on technology, at least to some extent. Most facilities now turn to software systems to organize key information about their residents, from their emergency contacts to their schedules for medication. Ultimately, the likelihood is high that you’re digitally storing personal details about your…
As natural disasters become more common and wild weather seems here to stay, business owners need to take note. It’s not enough to cross your fingers and hope your Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) will dodge the next wildfire, earthquake, or flood. To protect your business, you need to have a proactive plan…
As someone who owns or manages a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE), it is essential to make sure that your residents, staff, and operations are safeguarded with sufficient insurance policies. There are numerous risks that RCFEs face as they work with this vulnerable population, which makes getting comprehensive coverage in place all the…
As someone who owns or manages a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE), making sure that your residents are safe and well cared for is of the utmost importance. Even though you may have comprehensive safety policies in place for your facility, they’ll only be effective in practice if your staff is properly trained…
As owners or operators of Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFEs), it is vital to have insurance coverages to help ensure that the residents, staff, buildings/assets, and the business operations as a whole are comprehensively safeguarded. In fact, maintaining sufficient insurance policies is among the most consequential components of risk management for any facility.…