What is an RCFE home? Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) is an acronym for Residential Care Facility for the Elderly. A RCFE is a non-medical facility that provides a degree of care that includes help with activities of daily living. “Assisted Living” or “Board and Care” facilities are other names for residential care homes for the elderly. RCFEs provide lodging, board, housekeeping, …