Running a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly can be satisfying, rewarding work. You’re providing a service that many people absolutely need as they age. You and your team help seniors spend this key season of their life in comfort and dignity. And because humans will always be aging, there’s some measure of job security…
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The right insurance portfolio goes a long way toward protecting your Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE). With proper coverage in place, you get a place to turn when things don’t go the way you expect. That, of course, means a strong liability insurance policy. But you shouldn’t necessarily stop there. Here are seven…
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A liability insurance policy goes a long way toward protecting your Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE). If one of your residents gets hurt at your facility, for example, this policy can step in to cover the resulting expenses if you’re found liable. At least, that’s the case if the incident is covered under…
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The number of Americans over the age of 65 has notably grown in recent decades. In 1920, there was just one person over 65 for every 20 people in the country. Today, the over-65 crowd accounts for one-sixth of the population. As the size of the elderly population grows, healthcare providers, family members, and other…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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