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10 Proven Campaigns That Filled Beds and Boosted Home Care Caseloads

Written by Mike Theodore | Apr 3, 2025 10:38:56 PM

If your census is stuck and referrals have slowed, you don’t need more noise — you need campaigns that actually work.

The best-performing senior care organizations don’t rely on one-off tactics. They deploy targeted, time-bound campaigns that drive real results across the funnel — from community awareness to admissions.

Below are 10 proven campaign ideas that have filled beds, boosted home care caseloads, and re-engaged referral networks.

1. Hospital Discharge Resource Kit Campaign

Create a branded digital or printed guide for discharge planners with:

  • A quick-reference service menu
  • Admission checklist
  • Direct contact info for urgent cases

Distribute monthly with follow-up check-ins.

Why it works: Makes your agency top-of-mind at the moment of referral.

2. Seasonal Care Awareness Campaign

Run targeted ads or email series during high-risk seasons:

  • Winter: fall prevention, post-hospital support
  • Summer: heat safety, respite care

Pair with downloadable checklists and caregiver guides.

Why it works: Aligns your message with timely, relevant family concerns.

3. Caregiver Job Fair Blitz

Plan a one-week recruitment sprint:

  • Promote online and in local communities
  • Offer on-the-spot interviews or incentives
  • Use short-form video to preview your workplace

Why it works: Fast-track hiring during capacity crunches.

4. 30-Day Review Challenge

Ask your staff, families, and referral partners to leave Google Reviews. Provide easy links, QR codes, and small internal team rewards.

Why it works: Increases local search visibility and social proof.

5. Welcome Home Transition Campaign

Target post-acute patients returning home:

  • Partner with physical therapy or SNFs
  • Offer free planning calls or in-home safety checks

Why it works: Helps reduce readmissions and positions you as a care extender.

6. Virtual Tour Push

Record a walk-through of your community or services and push it via email, ads, and your website.

Why it works: Removes barriers for families who are researching quietly.

7. Alzheimer’s/Dementia Month Education Series

Create weekly educational emails, short videos, or social posts during awareness months (e.g., November).

Why it works: Provides value, shows clinical expertise, and sparks referrals.

8. Partner Spotlight Series

Feature local referral partners (like geriatricians, PTs, elder law attorneys) on your blog, email, or social.

Why it works: Builds goodwill, expands your network, and boosts cross-referrals.

9. Family Referral Month

Offer a limited-time program where current families can refer others and receive a small non-cash thank-you (e.g., gift basket, donation in their name).

Why it works: Mobilizes your biggest champions to help fill open capacity.

10. Back-to-School Respite Push

As school starts, many family caregivers are juggling new routines. Offer short-term respite specials and promote it to your list.

Why it works: Addresses an emotional and logistical need at just the right time.

RaisedCare’s Take

At RaisedCare, we don’t believe in random acts of marketing. We help senior care providers deploy campaign strategies that align with real-world capacity, seasonal timing, and market needs.

These aren’t gimmicks. They’re proven plays. The question is: which one will you run next?

Sources
  • Internal campaign audits (RaisedCare clients, anonymized)
  • Home Care Pulse. "2023 Marketing Insights."
  • Google Business Profile Analytics (Client Benchmarks)