| System | Initial Cost ($ + hrs) / unit | Annualized Cost ($ + hrs) / unit | Other Resources | Revenue | Market Cost | Benefits |
| -------------------- | ----------------------------- | -------------------------------- | ------------------------------ | ------- | ----------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Elderly Care Complex | $4.2M + 20,000 hrs | $980K + 42,000 hrs | 1 acre adjacent to central hub | $2.16M | $3.6M | Aging with dignity, stable community income, extended family support, complete lifecycle care |
### Assumptions
#### Population Distribution (Based on 1000 person community)
- Independent Living: 40 residents (natural community aging)
- Assisted Living: 30 residents (25 internal, 5 external)
- Skilled Nursing: 20 residents (15 internal, 5 external)
- Memory Care: 15 residents (10 internal, 5 external)
- Total External Capacity: 15 residents (additional revenue stream)
- Total Facility Capacity: 105 residents
#### Facility Integration
- Located adjacent to central hub
- Direct covered access to:
* Main dining hall
* Pool/therapy areas
* Community spaces
* Medical facilities
- Dedicated secure areas for memory care
- Progressive care design allowing aging in place
#### Community vs Professional Labor Split
| Care Level | Community Labor | Professional Staff Required |
|------------|-----------------|----------------------------|
| Independent | 90% | 10% |
| Assisted | 70% | 30% |
| Skilled | 40% | 60% |
| Memory | 30% | 70% |
### Market Solutions $3.6M/year
Traditional facilities charge:
- Independent Living: $3,000/month
- Assisted Living: $5,000/month
- Skilled Nursing: $9,000/month
- Memory Care: $10,000/month
### Labor Requirements
#### Professional Staff (External) - 15,520 hours/year
| Role | FTE | Annual Cost | Primary Duties |
|------|-----|-------------|----------------|
| Director of Care | 1 | $90K | Overall management, compliance |
| Registered Nurses | 3 | $240K | Medical oversight, coordination |
| Licensed Practical Nurses | 4 | $200K | Direct medical care |
| Certified Nursing Assistants | 8 | $280K | Daily care assistance |
| Activities Director | 1 | $55K | Program coordination |
| Social Worker | 1 | $65K | Family liaison, care planning |
| Total Professional Staff | 18 | $930K | |
#### Community Labor - 42,000 hours/year
| Task | Hours/Year | Notes |
|------|------------|-------|
| Companionship/Activities | 15,000 | Social engagement, recreation |
| Meal Service/Assistance | 8,000 | Food delivery, feeding assistance |
| Light Medical Support | 5,000 | Vitals, medication reminders |
| Facility Maintenance | 4,000 | Cleaning, repairs, laundry |
| Transportation | 2,000 | Appointments, outings |
| Administrative Support | 3,000 | Records, scheduling |
| Care Assistance | 5,000 | Bathing, dressing, mobility |
| Total Community Labor | 42,000 | ~20 FTE equivalent |
### Operating Costs $980K/year
| Component | Annual Cost | Justification | |
| ------------------- | ----------- | ---------------------------- | --- |
| Professional Staff | $930K | See staffing breakdown | |
| Medical Supplies | $120K | $100/resident/month | |
| Facility Operations | $180K | Utilities, maintenance, etc. | |
| Program Materials | $50K | Activities, therapy supplies | |
| Insurance/Legal | $100K | Liability coverage | |
| Staff Training | $50K | Continuing education | |
| Total Annual Cost | $980K | | |
### Initial Costs $4.2M + 20,000 hrs
| Component | Initial Cost ($ + hrs) | Lifespan (Years) | Amortized Cost/Year | Justification |
|-----------|------------------------|------------------|---------------------|---------------|
| Building Construction | $3.2M | 40 | $80K | 30,000 sq ft facility |
| Medical Equipment | $400K | 10 | $40K | Beds, lifts, monitoring |
| Security Systems | $200K | 5 | $40K | Access control, cameras |
| Furnishings | $300K | 10 | $30K | Furniture, fixtures |
| Initial Training | $100K + 20,000 hrs | 5 | $20K + 4,000 hrs | Community certification |
| Total Initial Cost | $4.2M + 20,000 hrs | - | $210K + 4,000 hrs | |
### Revenue Potential $2.16M/year
| Service Category | Revenue | Operating Cost | Profit Margin | Notes |
|-----------------|----------|----------------|---------------|--------|
| Independent Living (40) | $480K | $240K | $240K | $1,000/month (community) |
| Assisted Living (30) | $600K | $300K | $300K | $1,500/month (community), $3,000 (external) |
| Skilled Nursing (20) | $600K | $300K | $300K | $2,000/month (community), $4,000 (external) |
| Memory Care (15) | $480K | $240K | $240K | $2,500/month (community), $5,000 (external) |
| Total | $2.16M | $1.08M | $1.08M | ~50% margin through community labor |
### Community Labor Capabilities
#### Can Do:
- Social engagement and activities
- Basic health monitoring
- Medication reminders
- Meal assistance
- Light housekeeping
- Transportation
- Basic personal care
- Activity coordination
- Facilities maintenance
#### Cannot Do:
- Medical procedures
- Medication administration
- Complex wound care
- Medical assessments
- Care plan development
- Legal/compliance oversight
- Emergency medical response
- Memory care supervision
### Professional Staff Requirements
#### Must Have:
- 24/7 nursing coverage
- Licensed medical professionals
- Certified care specialists
- Emergency response team
- Care coordination
- Legal/compliance oversight
- Mental health support
- Family liaison
### Care Level Analysis
| Care Level | Market Cost/Month | Staff Ratio | Hours Needed/Day/Person | Group Activities | Community Integration Potential | Examples |
| ------------------ | ----------------- | ------------------------- | ----------------------- | ----------------------------------- | ------------------------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| Independent Living | $2,000-4,000 | 1:40 | 0.5-1 | Fully capable | High - Full participation | - Task system participation<br>- Mentoring<br>- Project leadership<br>- Knowledge documentation |
| Assisted Living | $4,000-6,000 | 1:15 | 2-4 | Most capable with support | High - Modified participation | - Modified tasks<br>- Social activities<br>- Meal support<br>- Medication reminders |
| Skilled Nursing | $8,000-10,000 | 1:8 daytime<br>1:12 night | 6-8 | Limited, needs constant supervision | Moderate - Specialized participation | - Supervised activities<br>- Basic tasks with support<br>- Social engagement<br>- Needs regular medical monitoring |
| Memory Care | $7,000-12,000 | 1:5 daytime<br>1:8 night | 12-24 | Very limited, specialized support | Limited - Highly supervised | - Secure environment needed<br>- Specialized activities<br>- Constant supervision<br>- High safety requirements |
### Analysis of Community Integration Potential
#### Independent & Assisted Living
- Fully compatible with community model
- Support needs align with existing systems
- Meal preparation already communal
- Regular health monitoring feasible
- Social integration natural
- Task system easily adapted
#### Skilled Nursing Challenges
- Requires dedicated medical staff
- Higher liability concerns
- More intensive monitoring
- Limited task participation
- Still possible within community but needs:
* Dedicated care team
* Medical oversight
* Specialized facilities
* Higher staffing costs
#### Memory Care Limitations
- Requires specialized secure facilities
- Highly trained staff
- Constant supervision
- Safety concerns
- Beyond current community capability
- Would need separate facility/program
### Progressive Care Integration
1. Early Support Phase
- Regular health monitoring
- Task modification as needed
- Technology assistance
- Social engagement support
- Preventive health focus
2. Intermediate Support
- Daily check-ins
- Medication management
- Modified task participation
- Enhanced monitoring
- Transportation assistance
3. Advanced Support (Community Limits)
- When 24/7 medical supervision needed
- When secure facilities required
- When specialized medical care constant
- When safety risks exceed community capability
- When liability concerns too high
### Transition Points
The community should be clear about:
1. What care levels it can safely provide
2. When external care becomes necessary
3. How transitions are handled
4. What support continues after transition
5. How costs are managed
#### Pitch
Join a community that:
1. Keeps you engaged and growing
2. Provides natural support through shared living
3. Values your wisdom and experience
4. Offers meaningful ways to contribute
5. Maintains your independence longer through:
- Community support network
- Integrated technology
- Preventive wellness focus
- Natural daily activity
- Social engagement
6. Costs less than traditional options while providing:
- Better quality of life
- More independence
- Continued purpose
- Built-in community
- Progressive support as needed