What is an RCFE?

Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFE) are specifically for the elderly who are aged 60 and older, allowing them to maintain independence by providing room, board, housekeeping, supervision, and personal care.

What’s the Difference Between an RCFE and an SNF?

A skilled nursing facility provides medical services by licensed staff. An RCFE is based on a social dynamic regulated by Social Services to keep each resident as independent as feasibly possible. RCFE is not a medical facility.

Does Medicare pay for RCFE services?

Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFEs), sometimes called “Assisted Living” or “Board and Care,” are not licensed as medical facilities. Accordingly, neither Medicare nor Medi–Cal pays directly for care in RCFEs

Do medical insurance plans cover RCFE services?

RCFEs are not covered by most major medical insurance plans (not a medical model). Some Long-Term Care insurance policies do cover RCFE charges depending on the policy.

How many older adults (age 65+) suffer a fall in the U.S.?

Every second of every day, an older adult (age 65+) suffers a fall in the U.S.—making falls the leading cause of injury and injury death in this age group. One out of four older adults will fall each year in the United States, making falls a public health concern, particularly among the aging population.

What percentage of falls are preventable?

Not all falls are preventable but neither are they inevitable: 20–30% of falls can be prevented by assessing risks and intervening to reduce these risks.

What is incontinence?

Incontinence” is the word used to describe the loss of control over when and where we go to the bathroom. Approximately 13 million Americans suffer from some form of incontinence. 85% are women.

What is Dementia?

Dementia is not a specific disease but rather a general term to describe a decline in mental abilities that are severe enough to interfere with activities of daily life. Alzheimer’s disease accounts for approximately 60-80 percent of dementia.