Today, more than ever, parents are living longer lives. However, with this extended lifespan comes many challenges for the children who find themselves needing to care for them. The older generation-and their responsibilities-are becoming increasingly harder to manage by the new generation. As people age, it becomes increasingly difficult for them to live alone. The…
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Residential care facilities for the elderly (RCFEs) are a type of housing for seniors. These homes typically provide 24-hour supervision and help with activities of daily living such as hygiene, grooming, housekeeping services, medication assistance, transportation to appointments, and more. These facilities also provide social interaction and community-building activities for residents. Requirements for an RCFE…
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Many Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFEs) are seeking to incorporate a variety of environmentally friendly initiatives in order to improve long-term sustainability. These actions not only positively affect the RCFE’s environmental footprint, but also benefit residents and staff alike by creating healthy living spaces. Utilizing eco-friendly initiatives can help make your RCFE an…
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As a residential care facility for the elderly (RCFE), you are required to meet certain standards for compliance. With 2022 fast approaching, it is important for RCFE owners and operators to refresh themselves on these particular guidelines to ensure they stay on track throughout the year. To assist in this, we discuss the most important…
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The residential care facility/RCFE industry is booming right now. As this population segment grows, so too do the facilities that cater to their needs. Many are starting to learn however that it is getting increasingly difficult to stand out from your competitors and develop a successful facility in any particular region or city. For those…
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As an RCFE owner, you have a lot of irons in the fire at all times. It doesn’t leave a lot of leftover availability to worry about things like the status of your workforce in the eyes of the state — but you need to make time. If you’re 1099-ing your caregivers, you’ll probably run…
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Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFEs) – also known as assisted living facilities and nursing homes – are facilities that provide a level of care that includes assistance with daily living activities. These services are provided in a multitude of communities, including family-owned-and-operated ones, providers who serve seniors throughout California, and providers who offer…
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I started my first RCFE in La Quinta, California, in 2011. But when it came time to sell, I found challenge after challenge. It was difficult to find a buyer with enough experience in the industry. Then, even once I did, I didn’t understand the intricacies of transitioning my RCFE to the new owner, let…
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If you own or manage a residential care facility for the elderly (RCFE), you’ve faced challenge after challenge this year. On top of the onus to keep your residents safe from COVID-19, you’ve had to pivot with new state regulation in light of the pandemic. That’s meant changes to the biannual inspections performed by a…
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Small residential care facilities for the eldery (RCFEs), also called board-and-care homes, provide the best of both worlds for their residents. They offer the assisted living care individuals need to enjoy the best possible quality of life through the years. But rather than providing this in a sterile medical setting, they do so in a…
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