Palliative Care in Assisted Living: Supporting Residents, Families & Care Teams with Dan Fabrizi

What if assisted living operators could improve resident care, reduce unnecessary hospital visits, and give their staff more time to focus on what matters most? In this episode of the RAL Room Assisted Living Podcast, Dr. Alex Schloe sits down with **Dan Fabrizi**, Director of Provider Relations for The ROSE Program, to explore how palliative care can make a meaningful difference in residential assisted living. With 13 years of experience across the senior living industry, including serving as Senior Vice President for a management group overseeing seven communities across four states, Dan shares valuable insights into senior living operations, care coordination, and the challenges facing today's operators. Together, they break down the difference between palliative care and hospice, explain how palliative services support residents living with progressive illnesses, and discuss why education, communication, and proactive planning are essential to delivering better care. **Here's what we cover:** - ✅ **Palliative Care vs. Hospice:** Understand the difference and why palliative care can help residents continue living their lives while managing progressive conditions. - ✅ **The Power of Care Coordination:** Learn how palliative care connects residents, families, primary care providers, and specialists. - ✅ **Reducing Staff Workload:** Discover how additional clinical support can free up valuable time for assisted living teams. - ✅ **Medication Management and Polypharmacy:** Explore how reviewing medications can help identify unnecessary prescriptions, reduce risks, and improve resident care. - ✅ **Preventing Unnecessary Hospitalizations:** Understand how better communication and resident education can help prevent avoidable hospital trips. - ✅ **Preparing Residents and Families for What's Ahead:** Learn why conversations about disease progression, advance directives, and future care decisions should happen before a crisis. - ✅ **Why Palliative Care Matters for RAL Operators:** See how these services can support residents with higher care needs, including in smaller residential assisted living homes. - ✅ **The Importance of Specialized Care:** Discover why Dan believes dedicated palliative care services can provide value beyond treating palliative care as an add-on. - ✅ **The Future of Senior Living:** Hear Dan's perspective on rising expectations, quality of care, staffing pressures, and the need to move beyond mediocrity. - ✅ **Advice for Aspiring RAL Owners:** Learn why thorough research, preparation, and understanding the realities of a 24/7 care business are essential before opening your doors. 👉 Whether you're an experienced assisted living operator, a healthcare professional, or an aspiring RAL owner, this episode will help you think more deeply about resident-centered care, stronger clinical partnerships, and practical ways to support residents, families, and staff. Tune in to learn how better communication and proactive palliative care can help create a more compassionate and effective senior living experience. Add a stronger listener call to actionTighten the episode overview Join the RAL Room Assisted Living Mastermind Book a Free RAL Room Discovery Call With a Member Passively Invest in Assisted Living Get our Free 10-Step Guide to Buy Your First or Next RAL Join our Free Facebook Community Connect with Charlie Instagram Connect with Alex Instagram LinkedIn Book a Discovery Call with Legato Living: https://theralroom.com/legato/ Legato Living Webinar: https://link.theralroom.com/widget/form/MOHhovWX66z8RdMLiHFs