Community Care Options

12/12/2025

Heya! We just finished up the last ICTP of 2025, so we're closing the office early today to get some R&R. Normal business hours will resume on Monday! Thanks!

12/09/2025

Why CEU Cruises are the Best Way to Learn

You might be thinking: You guys sure go to Alaska a lot, what's up with that? Well, we go once a year (usually), for our special Cruise for CEUs experience! It's a fantastic way to earn your CEUs while exploring some of the world's most breathtaking and awe-inspiring landscape. And this year, we get to see a GLACIER! In this week's video, we explain why our Alaska Cruise is so unique, and who will be joining us!

You might be thinking: You guys sure go to Alaska a lot, what's up with that? Well, we go once a year (usually), for our special Cruise for CEUs experience! ...

12/08/2025

The 2025 holiday season is officially upon us. Whether your residents are hardcore fans of the season, or would prefer to go about their business as usual, it can be a challenging time of year to navigate as an assisted living or residential care administrator. Here are three KEY takeaways:

1. 🫂 Emotions run high this time of year—hold space for all of them!
2. 🎄Have a variety of activities for all ability levels.
3. 🗓️Make sure you have adequate staffing.

🔗Read the full blog now: https://www.communitycareoptions.com/blog/navigating-the-holidays-in-assisted-living

12/06/2025

The holiday season is upon us, and so is the end of 2025!! We have a leaner course offering this month, but it is still worthwhile to round out the year with some CEUs!

🥖12/16 - Food Service & Safety
🧘‍♂️12/17 - Activities—What's the Big Deal?
🦠12/20 - Infection Control—Are You REALLY Prepared?
🧠12/23 - A Deep Dive Into Dementia Care & Management
📄12/30 - Resident Admission, Retention & Assessment Procedures

Register for these courses (and take a peek at 2026's courses) now! https://communitycareoptions.my.salesforce-sites.com/

12/05/2025

Join Community Care Options and fellow Residential Care Administrators from across the industry as we set sail on the 7-Night Alaska Dawes Glacier Cruise from June 19-26, 2026. This is more than a conference… it’s a floating classroom, a professional retreat, and a once-in-a-lifetime travel experience all in one.

We'll also be joined by Nancy Shier Anzelmo, Tom Anzelmo, and a few other expert guests in the field.

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to gain valuable insights, sharpen your leadership skills, and walk away with tools you can use immediately in your facility—all while cruising through glaciers, wildlife-rich fjords, and iconic Alaskan ports.

There are a limited number of cabins on board, so don't delay—register now for the adventure of a lifetime!

https://www.communitycareoptions.com/alaska2026

12/02/2025

Updated Guidance for Calling 911 in Assisted Living

With the holiday season ramping up, it's more important than ever to know the proper guidance for calling 911 as an assisted living administrator. PIN 25-06-ASC is a must-know for assisted living administrators. It outlines when to call 911 and what to consider instead when appropriate. In this video, we break it all down so you can stay informed, compliant, and prepared.

Missed the latest PIN? No worries—we've got you covered. PIN 25-06-ASC is a must-know for assisted living administrators. It outlines when to call 911 and wh...

12/01/2025

Today is the LAST DAY of our HUGE Black Friday/Cyber Monday sale!

This is your last chance to take advantage of four can't-miss deals:

1. Get a FREE Mega Poster Pack when you order a License Application
2. Pre-Order the 2026 Labor Poster for only $99
3. Access UNHEARD OF Staff Training Seat Bundles
4. Secure a Special Discount for the December RCFE ICTP course

⏰Take advantage of these sales now—they expire at midnight!

https://www.communitycareoptions.com/blackfriday

11/28/2025

It's here, it's here, it's here! Well, it's been here—our 2026 Black Friday Sale.

Whether you’re opening a new facility, strengthening the one you have, or simply preparing for 2026 compliance, this year’s Black Friday lineup was built to help you step into the new year with confidence. This year, the deals include stellar savings on Staff Training, compliance posters, ICTP enrollment, and more! Check out our four major sales by following the link below!

🔗 https://www.communitycareoptions.com/blackfriday

11/27/2025

🦃 Happy happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Community Care Options! We are closed today, but will return to normal business hours tomorrow!

Speaking of tomorrow: it's Black Friday! Our sale runs through Monday. Check it out!

🔗https://www.communitycareoptions.com/blackfriday

11/25/2025

Bringing Outside Food Into an Assisted Living or Residential Care Facility

Wow, Thanksgiving is almost here! That really snuck up on us. We hope that however you spend the holiday in your facility is wonderful, nourishing, and fun! Speaking of nourishing—we're highlighting a video this week on Bringing Outside Food Into Facilities. Lots of folks want to do it, but it's generally not a good idea. Learn why in the video below.

The holiday season is in full swing, which means that there is an abundance of treats and libations. Oftentimes we see family members of our assisted living ...

11/21/2025

Black Friday came early this year for us! Every year we create one moment where California care providers can upgrade their systems, tools, and certifications for a fraction of the cost—and that moment starts today. Whether you’re opening a new facility, strengthening the one you have, or simply preparing for 2026 compliance, this year’s Black Friday lineup was built to help you step into the new year with confidence. This year, the deals are bigger, bolder, and far more valuable than ever before. Check out our four major sales by following the link below!

🔗 https://www.communitycareoptions.com/blackfriday

11/19/2025

Are you having a difficult time filling your rooms in your facility? We've got your back! Tomorrow, we're hosting a FREE webinar on Virtual Tours. With Virtual Tours, you can fill your rooms faster AND save money while doing it.

Interested? Register now!

🔗https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_bsnaKhSyR82WGfoChWqGuA #/