3 ways to simplify the resident & family portal experience

03 / 13 / 26

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RentCafe Senior Living Portal

Managing a senior living community is all about connection. That means making sure residents and their families can access the information and tools they need without frustration. With the latest updates to RentCafe Senior Living Portal, communities are delivering a more intuitive experience for residents and authorized family contacts. That means fewer calls, questions and manual payments to process.

Thousands of communities trust the Senior Living Portal to engage families who want more than just periodic information updates. We’ve updated the portal so it’s easier for residents and families to access the tasks and information they rely on most in task-based tiles. It takes fewer clicks to pay bills, sign documents and register for activities.

1. Make billing and payments easier to manage

The Billing & Payments tile brings key financial information front and center. Residents and authorized contacts can view:

Current balance
Payment setup options
Autopay status
Next processing date

Clear visibility helps families stay informed and reduces billing inquiries for staff.

2. Surface document requests when action is needed

The Document Request tile appears dynamically when a signature or document is needed. Instead of searching through menus, residents and families can quickly sign and upload documents. This helps prevent delays and missed documentation.

3. Highlight today’s activities in one place

The Today’s Next Activities tile integrates with RentCafe Wellness to show upcoming events and allow registration directly from the homepage. This makes participation easier for residents and gives families greater visibility into daily life within the community.

Familiar tools, now easier to access

While the homepage experience has been streamlined, the portal continues to provide residents and authorized contacts with:

Real-time access to health notes and care updates
Secure two-way messaging between staff and families
Mobile tools for maintenance requests and community engagement

Learn more

Discover how you can strengthen connection with residents and families: Watch our webinar.

AUTHOR

Amy Reinholds is a marketing writer at Yardi, covering senior living. She has written for newspapers, software companies and music magazines and is passionate about successful housing solutions. Amy writes about technology and industry trends and loves sharing stories of the people behind thriving communities.

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