How to Properly Close or Wind Down an RCFE: Insurance Considerations

If you’re closing up shop at your Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE), you’re probably already thinking — maybe even dreaming — about what you’ll do next. Don’t focus too much on the future, though. Until your license is officially terminated and you’ve fully closed your doors, you’re still on the hook for a…

Insuring a Newly Constructed RCFE vs. an Existing Facility: What’s the Difference?

When you want to insure a property that’s already functioning as a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE), the boxes to tick are fairly standard. You’ll need a general liability policy to defend your facility against its legal exposures, for example, and commercial coverage for the property itself. If you’re thinking about building your…

What Happens to Your RCFE Insurance if You Expand to a Second Location?

If you’re looking at opening a second location for your Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE), things are probably going pretty well. You feel solid with the team you have in place, and confident that you’re providing quality care for your residents. You’re ready to take on a new challenge. And, undoubtedly, your second…

Impact of Climate Change on RCFE Insurance

Climate change is impacting the frequency, severity, and scale of natural disasters. Insurance providers are taking note, evolving their coverages — and their pricing models — to offer their insureds the necessary protections while also safeguarding their profit margins. That’s impacting every business and individual carrying property and casualty insurance. Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly…

Crisis Communication: Using Insurance to Manage Reputation in Public Incidents

Ideally, your Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) functions day after day without major issue. But things happen. And when they do, you want to have a plan in place to protect your residents, your profits, and your facility’s reputation. The right insurance coverage goes a long way here. Let’s look at a few…