Residential Care Facilities
- Some
are private homes. Others, catering to as many as 100 or more
residents, offer apartment-style accommodations. Smaller facilities
often are a good choice for those who prefer a more intimate
atmosphere while larger facilities may be a preferable choice for
those who desire more privacy and activity.
- RCFE’s differ greatly in what they charge. Costs currently range from approximately $950 to over $4500 per month.
- Name, address and phone number of facility.
- Number of licensed beds and whether they are ambulatory or non-ambulatory status. Some facilities are specifically licensed to handle non-ambulatory as “persons unable to leave a building unassisted.”
- Whether the facility accepts Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
- Name of Licensee.
Admission Agreements
Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly are required to complete and maintain individual written admission agreements with all persons admitted to the facility or with their designated representatives. Admission agreements should specify the basic services to be made available, optional services which are available and payment provisions. Payment provisions should specify the basic services rate, optional services costs, who pays, date payment is due and the funding source. Be sure to carefully read and thoroughly understand the terms of the admission agreement before it is signed.
