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Addressing Critiques of the Residential Assisted Living Model of Senior Housing

GETTING THE STORY STRAIGHT

Incorrect web-based information sometimes circulates about residential assisted living because of limited research. 

It’s important to the Residential Assisted Living industry that we get these stories straight. 

Residential Assisted Living Academy provides proven statistics, nationwide instructors, success stories, residential assisted living home virtul tours, content resource manuals and ongoing business support.

The residential assisted living journey starts with a live 3-day comprehensive course with academy founder Gene Guarino. 

Students are able to ask questions and dispel myths about the residential assisted living model.

The fact is residential assisted living homes are a more desirable option for many seniors.

It’s also a great business opportunity to help provide housing for 10,000 baby boomers turning age 65 everyday for the next 20 years. 

A recent blog article by Assisted Living Directory painted an unclear perspective that fails to unfold five facts about smaller Residential Assisted Living homes.

UNFOLDING THE TRUTH ABOUT FIVE FACTS 

  1. How do small, self-financed residential homes function without venture capital?
  2. What effects do HOA’s have on smaller residential assisted living homes?
  3. Can a smaller care homes allow residents to age in place, if memory loss occurs?
  4. Is staffing tricky in smaller homes?
  5. Do RAL homeowners work 365 days per year?

WILL I HAVE ENOUGH MONEY TO MAKE IT WORK?

1. How do small, self-financed residential homes function without venture capital?

The first piece of information in the article outlines a one-sided theory about financial reserves and venture capital.

The writer says, “Small, residential homes can often be self-financed, without a lot of venture capital, or reserves to ‘float’ the facility in lean times.”

On the surface it sounds like reliable information, but the RALAcademy teaches techniques that equip new owners how to plan ahead.

This portion of the residential assisted living training explores unique avenues and teaches students secrets to residential assisted living success.

Step-by-step students are trained on acquiring capital investments from various sources.

Instructors also walk students through savvy strategies like saving capital through streamlining the best business practices.

This portion of the course include details about building construction, certifications, hiring, marketing and many other critical components.

The RALAcademy empowers students to make the most money in this rapidly growing market.

ARE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION’S COMPLICATED TO COPE WITH?

2. What effects do HOA’s have on smaller RAL homes?

The article also made the following unsubstantiated claim:

“Smaller homes and care facilities are often times subject to the whims and pettiness of the local neighborhood’s HOA.”

It’s important for residential assisted living homeowners to understand how to navigate industry best practices as professionals.

The Residential Assisted Living Academy offers reliable resource to help new owners navigate the process of securing building codes, permits, and certification requirements. 

The academy has instructors with decades of experience and successful residential assisted living homes nationwide.

They provide pro-tips and countless cutting-edge industry techniques to keep HOA’s happy with a senior living home in the community. 

Students are also provided access to a Residential Assisted Living National Association resource a secure legal support throughout the process. 

ACCOMMODATIONS FOR RESIDENTS WHO DEVELOP ALZHEIMER’S  

3. Can a smaller care homes allow residents to age in place, if memory loss occurs?

All residential assisted living homes are not the same. 

You simply need to do your homework in finding the residential assisted living home that is right for your loved one.

The Assisted Living Directoryblog writer scratched the surface of a serious concern about seniors who develop Alzheimer’s.

“Can smaller care homes allow residents to age in place better than larger assisted living facilities? (i.e. If mom, or dad goes from just needing assistance with the Activities of Daily Living (ADL’s) to full-blown Alzheimer’s, the facility may not be well-equipped to handle that.)”

Many smaller residential assisted living homes offer additional services like memory care.

The staff goes through specialized training to accommodate residents who have Alzheimer’s or dementia.

These well-trained staffers are also able to aid seniors who suffer from age-related atrophy.

Research indicated that big box facilities charge for gymnasiums, swimming pools and transportation services that are not useful for memory care residents.

Residential assisted living homes provide a ratio of 1 staff to 5 residents as a standard model, which is better to prevent falls and offer added care to memory care residents. 

It’s important to do your research in order to make sure that seniors secure a safe and cozy home-like environment. 

Many smaller residential assisted living homes over the best kind of care that will allow seniors to age in place. 

IS IT DIFFICULT TO SUCCESSFULLY STAFF SMALLER RAL HOMES?

4. Is staffing tricky in smaller homes?

The article claims, “Staffing can be tricky in a smaller home.” The truth is staffing is not tricky if you’re well-trained on building the right team.

The only trick is training new and aspiring residential assisted living homeowners on the secrets to safeguarding dedicated employees. 

Staffing and employee retention is something that all employers must take seriously in today’s economy.

This approach starts with specialized training.

The RALAcademy provides a specific section of coursework centered on hiring and retaining the right staff. 

Knowing how to find the right staff, hire and train them is key to any successful residential assisted living business. 

The RAL National Association also has resources that answer these issues. These resources are equipping residential assisted living owners to build stable teams nationwide.

Staffing success stories and other successful residential assisted living home accounts are listed as links under resources at www.RALAcademy.com.

The RALAcademy model is effectively meeting the needs and desires of senior residents without suffering from “tricky” staffing worries. 

ARE residential assisted living HOMEOWNERS OVERWORKED?

5. Do RAL homeowners work 365 days per year?

Perhaps the author of the Assisted Living Directory blog article failed to consider the use of residential assisted living homes utilizing the RALAcademy model. 

Otherwise, the information contained in the article would highlight the success of our nationwide residential assisted living homeowners.

The articles states, “Smaller assisted living homes are often a 365 day-per-year job.”

With the right staff and management structure, the work and responsibilities are spread across a number of positions. When these key positions are filled with the right people, homeowners are not overworked. 

In fact, some homeowners are hands off.

This is why the RALAcademy does a special section on staffing that offers a host of content that previously passed many tests of trial and error. 

Smaller residential assisted living homes across the country are using the academy’s model and operating like a well-oiled machine. 

CHANGING CRITICAL CRITIQUES TO CONSTRUCTIVE CONTENT

It’s important to get the story straight by revealing all the facts. Research is important and this is why the RAL Academy provides students with: 

  • A 200-page Assisted Living Business Accelerator manual;
  • Inner-circle consultants and home owner’s presentations;
  • Former residential assisted living student testimonials; 
  • RAL home virtual tours and technical training with nationwide instructors; 
  • And High-energy, interactive, and firsthand training with Gene Guarino.

A well-run, well-supported residential assisted living home can be a wonderful place for mom or dad to live.  

Many argue that the smaller sized homes are more cozy, comfortable and cost effective. 

They are a welcome alternative for those who don’t want to spend their twilight years in a large sterile, hospital-like setting.

Big box facilities are not the right fit nor the desired preference for many seniors.

As with any investment, due diligence, good questions and the proper research is important. These are the components needed to find the perfect fit for your loved ones and make the right business decision for your future. 

RALAcademy has all the right resources needed to help you accelerate the launch your new RAL home.

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