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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…