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Occupancy & Care Level Revenue Forecaster

Project your facility's monthly and annual revenue by breaking it down by different levels of care. This tool helps you understand your revenue streams and plan for financial stability and growth.

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Strategic Budgeting

Create accurate budgets based on reliable revenue projections.

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Analyze Care Segments

Identify which care levels are the most significant revenue drivers.

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Plan for Growth

Model scenarios for expansion or changes in occupancy and rates.

The calculator

Run the numbers

Revenue Forecaster

Average monthly revenue from services not included in the rate, like salon services, special outings, or premium dining.

Results

Enter values and click Calculate to see results

The theory

Understanding Revenue Forecasting.

In senior living, revenue is not monolithic. It's a composite of different care levels (Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, etc.), each with its own capacity, occupancy rate, and pricing structure. A meaningful forecast requires you to analyze each segment individually.

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By calculating this for each care level and then adding ancillary revenue, you get a comprehensive picture of your facility's total earning potential. This allows for more precise budgeting, staffing decisions, and strategic planning.

Base Revenue = (Number of Units x Occupancy Rate %) x Average Monthly Rate
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While 100% is the goal, a stabilized and healthy occupancy rate for most senior living communities is typically in the 85% to 95% range. New facilities will have a 'lease-up' period and will start much lower.

Questions, answered

Frequently asked questions.

Common levels include Independent Living (for active seniors requiring little to no support), Assisted Living (for those needing help with daily activities like bathing and medication management), and Memory Care (for residents with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia).
This includes any revenue generated outside of the standard monthly rent. Common examples are guest meals, beauty and barber shop services, special transportation services, premium cable packages, or paid wellness classes.
If your forecast shows a revenue shortfall, you can take action. For example, if a specific care level has low occupancy, you can launch a targeted marketing campaign. If revenue is strong, you can use the forecast to justify investments in new amenities or staff.
While 100% is the goal, a stabilized and healthy occupancy rate for most senior living communities is typically in the 85% to 95% range. New facilities will have a 'lease-up' period and will start much lower.
Different care levels require vastly different staffing ratios. Memory care, for example, requires a much higher staff-to-resident ratio than independent living. By forecasting revenue and occupancy for each level, you can create a staffing budget that accurately reflects the care needs of your resident population.
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