By the year 2035 it’s projected that there will be more than 78 million person ages 65 and older living in the United States, up almost 60% from the 46 million in 2016, according to population data. Every state is expected to see massive growth as baby boomers age into retirement, but none will see an increase quite like California: by 2036 the state will see more 10,000,000, and comprise 23% of our population. May 22, 2019/ by Assisted Living Education.
WOW! that is quite a statement. So, as you can see, there will be a HUGE need for those of us who care or are also caregivers, to 1. Provide safe housing 2. Provide care and love to others 3. Have our own mortgages paid 4. Own multiple homes thus creating financial stability for our family.
Caring for our seniors, disabled or a group home or sober living home is a noble, important, and challenging task. Those facility owners who manage to do it with unconditional love and commitment, while at the same time, make an honest and decent living out of it – they have all seemed to me to be incredibly satisfied and fulfilled on a level that many other professions probably can’t comprehend.
In California, there are today over 8100 licensed residential care facilities for the elderly. The term residential care refers to a system of non medical custodial care which can be provided in a single family residence, a retirement residence or in any appropriate care facility including a nursing home. More than 90% of the residential care homes are licensed for six or fewer residents housed in a private residential home setting. There are facilities licensed to care for more than six residents but they are usually retirement complexes or specialty facilities built to care for elderly people In this setting the facility is often called an Assisted Living Facility.
It is important to note that both Residential Care and Assisted Living facilities operate under the same regulations regarding care services and the differences, if any, are due to a particular facilities program and not differences in Community Care Licensing regulations.