AFH Occupancy & Vacancy Calculator
Calculate occupancy and vacancy from licensed and occupied beds, then estimate gross revenue, potential lost revenue, and occupancy scenarios from 70% to 100%.
These calculators provide estimates for planning purposes only. Actual costs, reimbursement rates, taxes, staffing requirements, licensing requirements, and profitability can vary by location and individual circumstances. This tool is not financial, legal, tax, licensing, or medical advice. Results are based on entered assumptions.
How it works
- Occupancy percentage = occupied beds ÷ licensed beds.
- Vacancy percentage = vacant beds ÷ licensed beds. Vacant beds = licensed beds − occupied beds.
- Potential monthly gross revenue = occupied beds × average monthly resident rate.
- Potential lost revenue uses current vacant beds × the average monthly rate.
- The scenario table applies 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%, and 100% occupancy to licensed beds and the rate you enter.
Example using the default assumptions
Five occupied beds in a 6-bed home is about 83.3% occupancy and 16.7% vacancy, with 1 vacant bed. At $6,500 per resident, potential monthly gross revenue is $32,500 and potential lost gross revenue is $6,500.
Important assumptions
- Occupied beds cannot exceed licensed beds in this model.
- Partial-month admissions are not modeled unless you use a fractional occupied-bed value.
- Revenue figures are gross, not profit.
- Potential lost revenue does not subtract variable expenses.
Frequently asked questions
How do I calculate AFH occupancy rate?
Divide occupied beds by licensed beds, then multiply by 100. A 6-bed home with 5 residents is 83.3% occupied and about 16.7% vacant.
Should I count a resident in the hospital?
Follow your own census method. Some operators keep the bed occupied for census; others do not. This tool uses the occupied-bed number you enter.
Why does occupancy matter for profit?
Most Adult Family Home revenue is tied to filled beds, while many costs stay in place when a bed is empty. Occupancy is one of the largest drivers of operating profit.
Can occupancy be over 100%?
Not in this calculator. Occupied beds are limited to licensed beds.
Is potential lost revenue the same as lost profit?
No. It is gross revenue associated with vacant beds. Use the vacancy calculator and the profit calculator for a fuller picture.
Does this include Medicaid occupancy rules?
No. It is a simple census and revenue worksheet. Program rules vary by state.
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