As someone who owns and/or operates a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE), you are well aware of the many challenges that are involved. Among the most difficult aspects of managing an RCFE is properly addressing and resolving conflicts that arise between the residents themselves. As with any environment where there are many people…
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The new year brings with it new opportunities to make your Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) succeed like never before. As someone who owns or manages an RCFE, you may be wondering about certain ways to continue improving your operations for the benefit of residents and staff alike. With our extensive knowledge of…
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Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFEs) provide safe and structured living environments for elderly individuals. As such, communication between RCFE staff and residents is crucial in order to ensure an effective and comfortable living experience. Finding ways for employees to effectively converse with the elderly residents so they feel heard and respected can pay…
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While the holiday season is considered by many to be a time for joy and celebration, it can be a difficult time for RCFE residents, especially if they feel isolated or distant from family and friends. As RCFE owners and managers understand the importance of providing a supportive environment year round, it’s critical that they…
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As we have discussed in previous blog posts, it is vital for Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFEs) to have comprehensive insurance policies in place. Such coverages protect the staff, residents, facility building(s), and operations as a whole. In addition to liability (general and professional) and workers compensation, there is another critical type of…
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If you own or operate a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE), you know that running the facility can be a very expensive proposition. Ideally, you’d want to have everything appropriately covered while keeping costs as low as possible. Thankfully, there are a number of ways that RCFEs can reduce their overall costs. Some…
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Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFEs) provide invaluable services for elderly populations in California and across the United States. If you are thinking about opening, or are in the process of opening, your own facility, it is important to get off to a strong start and do your best to avoid typical errors that…
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As someone who owns or manages a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE), you understand all too well the mental, emotional, and physical stress that staff members can experience. Your employees are responsible for the care of the residents housed in the facility, and as such are often needing to contend with challenging behaviors…
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As someone who owns or operates a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE), you understand that it is critical to do all you possibly can to keep both residents and employees safe. Just as there are particular measures designed to keep elderly inhabitants secure, there are specific ways to help protect those responsible for…
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Those that work at Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFEs), or other assisted living facilities, often find themselves speaking with resident family members to varying degrees. Just as it is important to communicate clearly and appropriately with residents to help ensure they have the best experience possible, the same applies to interacting with those…
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