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How a Facility is Scored

The Choose Well member directory is a trusted, community-built scoring system that families use to help find an assisted living home for their loved ones. The rating system was carefully developed by the County of San Diego in partnership with local assisted living and community-based organizations1.

10 Steps for RCFE Virtual Tours

Residential care facilities for the elderly (RCFEs) are implementing various protocols from federal, state, and local guidelines to prevent the spread of COVID-19.  Senior living facilities have been affected severely by the global pandemic, and efforts to ensure a safe and secure environment continue to progress in order to protect the vulnerable older adult population.

Taking Good Pictures

Do you know how to take good pictures of your facility? With around 600 communities and board and care facilities in the county, a good set of pictures on your website or brochure will help your RCFE get noticed. You don’t need a fancy camera or equipment to take good pictures because the most important element is already there in abundance- good natural lighting.

 

Cultural Competency For Facility Tours

As the second largest county in California, San Diego is one of the most diverse counties in the country.  14% of San Diego county’s population is 65 years and older with significant Hispanic, Asian, African American, and veteran populations.  Consequently, the RCFE Core of Knowledge of cultural competence is relevant for administrators and staff working in San Diego based assisted living homes in order to better meet the needs of diverse aging populations.  

 

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