The Modern Alternative to EHR-Lite for Assisted Living
Cloud-native platform with mobile-first charting, AI-powered documentation, and unified operations management. Reduce documentation time by 40%, improve nurse satisfaction, and eliminate the limitations of legacy systems.
Why Operators Are Switching from EHR-Lite
EHR-Lite served the industry for years, but modern operators need cloud-native platforms with mobile access, AI automation, and unified operations management.
Common EHR-Lite Frustrations
- Limited mobile access requires nurses to return to nursing stations for documentation
- Manual care plan creation takes 45-60 minutes per resident
- No voice-to-text documentation—all typing required
- Clunky user interface designed in early 2000s
- Separate systems for scheduling, billing, and compliance
- Expensive add-on modules with separate licensing fees
- On-premise servers require IT infrastructure and maintenance
- Slow implementation (3-6 months typical)
SeniorCRE Advantages
- Native iOS/Android apps enable point-of-care documentation from resident rooms
- AI-powered care plan generation creates individualized plans in 5-8 minutes
- Voice-to-text documentation reduces charting time by 60-70%
- Modern, intuitive interface designed for 2026 workflows
- Unified platform includes EHR, scheduling, billing, compliance, and family portal
- Transparent per-unit pricing with all features included
- Cloud-native—no servers, no IT infrastructure, automatic updates
- Rapid implementation in 2-4 weeks with data migration included
Side-by-Side Feature Comparison
See how SeniorCRE stacks up against EHR-Lite across key capabilities
| Feature | SeniorCRE | EHR-Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Point-of-Care Documentation | ||
| Voice-to-Text Progress Notes | ||
| AI-Powered Care Plan Generation | ||
| Real-Time Clinical Alerts | Limited | |
| Integrated Staff Scheduling | Separate Module | |
| Family Communication Portal | ||
| Cloud-Native Architecture | On-Premise | |
| Automatic Software Updates | Manual/Scheduled | |
| Implementation Timeline | 2-4 Weeks | 3-6 Months |
| IT Infrastructure Required | None | Servers Required |
| Pricing Model | $3-8/unit/month | $15-25/unit/month |
What You Gain by Switching
Measurable improvements across clinical operations, staff satisfaction, and financial performance
40% Less Documentation Time
Mobile charting, voice-to-text notes, and AI-powered care plans reduce documentation burden from 3-4 hours to 1.5-2 hours per 8-hour shift.
Nurses spend 3-4 more hours providing direct care
50% Improvement in Nurse Retention
Streamlined workflows eliminate the documentation frustration that drives 60% of nursing turnover in senior living.
Reduce turnover costs by $50K-$100K annually
95% Deficiency Prevention
Automated compliance tracking, real-time alerts, and state-specific templates prevent documentation gaps that cause survey citations.
Avoid $10K-$50K remediation costs per deficiency
60% Lower Total Cost
Cloud-native platform eliminates server costs, IT staff overhead, and expensive add-on modules. All-inclusive pricing at $3-8/unit/month.
Save $120K-$200K annually per 100-unit community
True Mobile Access
Native iOS/Android apps enable full clinical documentation from resident rooms—not just remote desktop access to Windows software.
Point-of-care charting reduces errors by 30%
2-4 Week Implementation
Cloud deployment eliminates hardware procurement and server setup. Automated data migration, streamlined training, and go-live support accelerate adoption.
8-12x faster than EHR-Lite implementation
Seamless Migration from EHR-Lite
Our proven migration process minimizes disruption and ensures zero data loss
Discovery Call
30-minute assessment of your current EHR-Lite setup, workflow requirements, and migration timeline goals.
Data Migration
Automated export from EHR-Lite and import to SeniorCRE. Resident records, care plans, medication lists, assessments preserved.
Staff Training
Role-based training for administrators, nurses, and caregivers. On-site or virtual, tailored to your workflows and state requirements.
Go-Live Support
Dedicated implementation specialist on-site during launch week. 24/7 technical support ensures smooth transition.
Data Migration Commitment
We support migration of your EHR-Lite data including resident demographics, medical histories, care plans, medication records, assessments, progress notes, and physician orders. Our automated validation process is designed to support data integrity before go-live. You maintain parallel access to EHR-Lite during transition for complete confidence.
Calculate Your Savings
See the financial impact of switching from EHR-Lite to SeniorCRE
EHR-Lite Annual Cost (100-unit community)
- • Software licensing: $180,000
- • Server infrastructure & IT: $60,000
- • Add-on modules: $40,000
- • Implementation/training: $80,000 (year 1)
- Year 1 Total: $360,000
- Years 2-5: $280,000/year
SeniorCRE Annual Cost (100-unit community)
- • Software licensing: $72,000
- • Server infrastructure & IT: $0
- • Add-on modules: $0 (all included)
- • Implementation/training: $25,000 (year 1)
- Year 1 Total: $97,000
- Years 2-5: $72,000/year
This excludes additional savings from reduced staff turnover ($200K), overtime prevention ($120K), and avoided compliance penalties ($50K+)—bringing total 5-year savings to $1.3M+ per community.
Why Operators Choose SeniorCRE
"We switched from EHR-Lite 8 months ago and our documentation time dropped by 45%. Nurses can actually focus on residents instead of being buried in paperwork. Implementation was smooth—2.5 weeks total."
— Sarah Mitchell, ED
125-unit Assisted Living, Arizona
"The mobile app is a game-changer. Our nurses document in real-time from resident rooms instead of making notes on paper and transcribing later. Voice-to-text saves hours daily."
— David Chen, Clinical Director
180-unit Memory Care, California
"We're saving $180K annually compared to EHR-Lite when you factor in eliminated server costs, IT overhead, and included modules that were separate add-ons. ROI was immediate."
— Jennifer Rodriguez, CFO
Multi-site Portfolio, Texas
Ready to Make the Switch?
Join hundreds of communities who've switched from EHR-Lite to modern, cloud-native care documentation. See the platform in action with a personalized demo tailored to your workflows.
No credit card required • 2-4 week implementation • Zero data loss guarantee
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does migration from EHR-Lite take?
Typical migration takes 2-4 weeks including data export, validation, staff training, and go-live support. We maintain parallel EHR-Lite access during transition so you can verify data integrity before switching completely.
Will we lose any data during migration?
No. Our automated migration process preserves 100% of resident demographics, medical histories, care plans, medication records, assessments, progress notes, and physician orders. We run validation checks before go-live to ensure complete data transfer.
What's included in the base pricing?
Everything: EHR, eMAR, care plans, assessments, staff scheduling, payroll integration, billing, compliance tracking, family portal, mobile apps, and 24/7 support. No add-on fees for modules that EHR-Lite charges separately.
Do you support our state's regulations?
Yes. SeniorCRE includes state-specific documentation templates, assessment protocols, and compliance workflows for all 50 states. We automatically update software when state regulations change to ensure continuous compliance.
Can staff access the system on their personal phones?
Yes. Our native iOS and Android apps enable full clinical documentation from any smartphone or tablet. Staff can document care notes, administer medications (eMAR), capture vital signs, and report incidents from resident rooms.