What You Need To Know About an RCFE Career


The number of retirees continues to grow as the Baby Boomers grow older. The influx of elderly has increased the number of communities needed to care for them as they age. A career in RCFE can be rewarding. Here’s what you need to know before diving in.

Residential Care

California doesn’t see a difference between a residential care facility and an assisted living facility as far as regulations go. Assisted living facilities tend to be larger than RCFEs. Most RCFEs are owned by locals though there are large corporate facilities with varying accommodations.

State Regulations
The Department of Social Services for the state conducts inspections and licenses the facilities. The administrator for the facility must have an RCFE license as does the facility. The staff also needs certain annual training hours to stay in compliance.

Patient Costs

The cost for an RCFE is not covered by Medicare. Most residents are private pay and the facility costs range depending on the size, care needed and accommodations. Veterans may have coverage through Veterans Affairs and some lower-income residents may qualify for Supplemental Security Income.

Before embarking on a career in RCFE, Assisted Living Education could help you look into the educational requirements to see what you would like to do. There are multiple ways to help care for residents from administration to housekeeping. Not everyone needs a license but it can help you move up in a rewarding career.

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