Transactional Templates

Email Templates for Senior Care

Compassionate emails that guide families through the decision process, welcome new residents, and keep loved ones informed about care and activities.

Choosing senior care is one of the most emotional decisions a family makes. From the first inquiry to the daily care of a loved one, every communication shapes how families feel about your facility. Clear, compassionate, and consistent emails build the trust that turns inquiries into move-ins and move-ins into long-term relationships.

Ready-to-Use Templates

Copy these templates and customize them for your needs. Each includes HTML and plain text versions.

Inquiry Follow-Up
Follow up with a family after they tour the facility or call to inquire about care options
General use
Subject Line

Thank you for visiting {{facilityName}}, {{familyContactName}}

Preview Text

A summary of what we discussed, answers to common questions, and your next step.

Personalization Variables:
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Move-In Welcome
Welcome a new resident and their family on move-in day with everything they need to know
General use
Subject Line

Welcome to {{facilityName}}, {{residentName}} — we're so glad you're here

Preview Text

Everything you need for a smooth first week: contacts, schedule, and how to stay connected.

Personalization Variables:
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Family Activity Update
Keep family members informed about their loved one's activities and wellness
General use
Subject Line

{{residentName}}'s weekly update from {{facilityName}}

Preview Text

What {{residentName}} has been up to this week, upcoming activities, and a wellness snapshot.

Personalization Variables:
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Care Plan Review
Notify family members about an upcoming care plan review meeting or share the summary
General use
Subject Line

{{residentName}}'s care plan review — {{reviewDate}}

Preview Text

Details about the upcoming care plan review, what will be discussed, and how to participate.

Personalization Variables:
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Best Practices

Follow up within 2 hours of a tour — families are evaluating multiple facilities

Use warm, compassionate language — avoid clinical or corporate tone

Include care team contact information so families always know who to call

Send regular activity updates even when there's nothing unusual to report

Offer remote participation options for care plan reviews

Always address the family member by name, not 'family of resident'

Common Mistakes

Waiting days to follow up after a facility tour

Using overly clinical language that feels cold or institutional

Not providing direct contact information for the care team

Sending generic facility newsletters instead of personalized resident updates

Forgetting to offer video call options for distant family members

Making care plan reviews feel like administrative requirements instead of collaborative conversations

Subject Line Examples

Timing & Performance

Best Days
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Best Times
9:00 AM, 2:00 PM
Open Rate
25-35%
Click Rate
3-5%

Personalization Tips

Choosing and entrusting a loved one's care to a facility is one of the most emotional decisions families face. Every email from your facility either builds trust or erodes it. These templates help you communicate with the warmth, transparency, and professionalism that families need at every stage of the journey.

The inquiry follow-up captures families during their most active research phase with a personal summary and clear next steps. The move-in welcome eases the transition with care team introductions, schedules, and a family portal link. Weekly activity updates keep distant family members connected with highlights, wellness snapshots, and caregiver notes that feel personal rather than institutional.

Care plan reviews are opportunities to deepen family trust through transparency. By notifying families in advance with clear agendas and remote participation options, you show that their involvement matters. Sequenzy automates the entire communication lifecycle so your staff can focus on what they do best — caring for residents.

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