Residential Care Facility for the Elderly · California

RCFEs in Kern County, California

116 licensed homes across 5 cities in Kern County.

Cities in Kern County

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A care home operator and a new caregiver shaking hands at the front door of a small residential home.

Hiring and Retaining Caregivers in a Small Care Home

Finding and keeping good caregivers is the biggest challenge in small care homes. Strategies for hiring, compensation, and reducing turnover.

15 min read
A care home operator reviewing a spreadsheet on a laptop at a dining room table with a calculator beside her.

How to Set Your Rates: Pricing a Small Care Home

Setting the right price for a small care home balances covering costs, paying staff fairly, and staying accessible to families. A guide for operators.

14 min read
A caregiver sitting beside an elderly resident in a quiet, sunlit bedroom with a quilt on the bed and fresh flowers on the nightstand.

What Hospice Looks Like in a Small Care Home

Hospice can be provided in a small care home, letting residents remain in a familiar setting at end of life. How it works and what to expect.

15 min read