At a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE), you walk a bit of a thin line. You’re not a medical facility, but providing care is a core part of your mission. Your staff wants to help residents with what they need, but you need to be careful that doesn’t extend into medical care. If…
Each time you welcome a new resident into your facility, you do so under a shared understanding. In an ideal scenario, you’ll provide the services and level of care that residents expect. In return, they’ll abide by the rules of your Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE). The problem? If you leave things implicit,…
When you buy commercial property insurance, you have a lot of decisions to make. You need to choose the right coverage limits for your Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE). You have to decide if you want to add any riders or endorsements to expand coverage. You might choose to add protections to help…
When you run a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE), resident safety is a top priority. You’re not alone in that. State agencies also want to make sure you can keep your residents safe. As a result, the California Building Code (CBC) and California Fire Code (CFC) include specific regulations around fire safety. State…
When you think about the risks that come with running a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE), they probably center on the health and safety of residents. External factors can also introduce other risks, though. As an RCFE owner or manager, thinking through your facility’s different exposures helps you defend against issues. With that…
When you run a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE), you fill your life with equal parts reward and risk. Providing care for aging people who need it often provides a sense of purpose. Plus, there’s the job security as people will always get older and need support. At the same time, though, operating…
Inflation is back at 3%. While that’s slightly better than some economists predicted, it’s still hitting Americans right in the wallet. That’s particularly true if you run a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE). With everything from medication to food costing more, you might be feeling a squeeze. With less budgetary wiggle room, you…
Operating more Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFEs) means more opportunities for revenue. With more beds and more services available across your locations, you have more chances to pad your bottom line. But multiple facilities also means more exposure to risk. With more employees, more residents, and more square footage, your liability shoots up.…
Managing a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) comes with a unique set of risks. Fortunately, the right insurance coverage can help you offset them. Whether you’re just getting your facility up and running or you’re curious to see if you could get better coverage with lower premiums, you have two options. You can…
As the owner or manager of a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE), you’ve seen how residents’ needs and preferences evolve over time. That might inspire you to make updates to your property. You want to create the best, most supporting living environment that you can for your residents, after all. Plus, as an…