Marketing and Community Relations Flashcards
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An effective internal marketing program aimed at facility staff recognizes that employees:
Answer: Shape the facility's reputation through every interaction with residents, families, and visitors
Every staff interaction is a marketing moment that influences satisfaction, retention, and word-of-mouth.
Which element belongs in an assisted living facility's crisis communication plan?
Answer: A designated spokesperson and pre-approved procedures for informing families and media
A designated spokesperson and clear procedures ensure accurate, timely, and consistent communication during a crisis.
A move-in incentive such as one month of free rent is most appropriately used when:
Answer: It is disclosed clearly, applied consistently, and complies with state regulations and facility policy
Incentives are legitimate tools only when transparent, consistent, documented, and compliant with applicable rules.
Which demographic trend most directly supports long-term demand forecasting in an ALF marketing plan?
Answer: Growth of the local population aged 75 and older within the facility's draw area
The 75-plus population in the primary market area is the core demand driver for assisted living services.
A wait list is most valuable to a facility's census management when it is:
Answer: Actively maintained with regular contact so prospects remain engaged until a unit opens
Regular follow-up keeps wait-listed prospects warm so vacancies fill quickly when they occur.
Under fair housing laws, an assisted living facility's advertising must avoid:
Answer: Statements indicating preference or exclusion based on race, religion, national origin, or other protected classes
Fair housing laws prohibit advertising that expresses discriminatory preferences or limitations against protected classes.
The most reliable way to measure family satisfaction for use in retention and referral marketing is to:
Answer: Conduct regular satisfaction surveys and act on the feedback received
Systematic surveys of all families provide objective data and show responsiveness that strengthens loyalty and referrals.