When you operate a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE), you commit to providing high-level care to a vulnerable population. Continually improving existing care services and expanding to offer new ones helps you live up to the expectations residents and their families likely have. In 2024, RCFEs that offer mental health support services might…
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…
Technology continues to transform our daily lives. That’s true even at Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFEs). Older residents may not necessarily be rushing to adopt the latest gadget, but facility owners and managers can leverage tech to create a safer, healthier, better experience for residents. Here are just a few ways that innovative…
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…
At any business, improvements become a necessity at some point. Maybe your plumbing needs some attention or you want to add features to improve what your company can offer to keep pace with your competitors. At a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE), that could mean making upgrades like installing adjustable-height counters, adult changing…
At your Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE), you want to provide top-level care to each of your residents. That usually means tailoring the services and healthcare you provide to that person’s preferences and needs. In fact, many RCFEs now follow a model specifically called resident-centered or person-centered care. Applying this approach can improve…
The pandemic made a mark on many different industries, but healthcare took a particularly heavy hit. Even years later, we’re still seeing the fallout in terms of labor shortages. That’s particularly true in the senior care industry. The situation is so dire that some experts are calling it a staffing apocalypse. A Closer Look at…
Running a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) exposes you to the risk of litigation. Your residents can bring legal action against you if they get hurt on your property or deem your care negligent. But your risk doesn’t stop there. Their friends and family can also take you to court for mistakes your…
When a resident moves into your facility, they’re entrusting you with a lot — including any personal possessions they bring along. In fact, if you own or manage a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE), it’s important to help your residents think through protecting their personal property. You need to partner with them in…
If you’re having to call on an insurance policy, something has gone awry. You keep this coverage in place specifically for situations like this. Whether your Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) had a fire or a resident fell and you’re now getting sued by the family, your policy builds in key protections for…