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SCP-3543 Neutralized ~ medium confidence
SCP-3543
Expected annual
$719K
One-time setup
$2.2M
Annual recurring
$706K
Personnel
3
Per-instance one-time setup costs vary greatly depending on purchase vs. lease; including a property purchase option the one-time sum is driven by acquisition and renovation. Baseline recurring operations are approximately $706,420/yr, dominated by 24/7 caregiver staffing, covert security/monitoring, and facilities lease/utilities.
🏗️ One-Time Capital Costs Total: $2.2M
Facility Purchase $1.9M
[#2] Facility acquisition (purchase of single small healthcare property) - midpoint estimate of $750k–$3,000k range.
Facilities $188K
[#4] Renovation and secure build-out (medical plumbing, monitoring room, hardening, ADA compliance).
Recruitment And Vetting $38K
[#6] Recruitment, vetting, cover identity creation for initial hires (3–4 hires estimated).
Equipment $30K
[#5] Medical equipment capital (beds, monitors, point-of-care kits, therapy hardware, secure computer).
Legal Cover Setup $20K
[#17] Initial legal/compliance and cover story setup costs.
End Of Life Disposition $15K
[#22] Long-term care liabilities / end-of-life disposition (per-event).
It Initial Security $12K
[#18] Secure data, recordkeeping initial IT/security (encrypted storage, physical filing).
Archival Analysis $10K
[#24] Archive & small-scale research salvage / forensics (if attempted).
Initial Research And Lab Setup $0
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Assumptions Scope $0
[#1] Assumptions/scope note: per-instance basis and unknown instance count; no direct cost.
Baseline Summary Note $0
[#25] Analyst summary/baseline estimate (referenced for context, no separate cost).
🔄 Annual Recurring Costs Total: $706K/yr
Staff Wages $225K/yr
[#7] Continuous caregiver staffing — LPN model (3.0 FTE LPNs for 24/7 coverage).
Facilities Maintenance $174K/yr
[#3, #14] Facility lease alternative (rent + basic maintenance) midpoint ~$150k/yr; utilities/operating overhead midpoint ~$24k/yr.
Security And Monitoring $95K/yr
[#15] Discreet security and site monitoring (covert contracts, remote monitoring, plainclothes guards).
Incident Response Reserve $64K/yr
[#21] Incident response & contingency reserve (~10% of annual operating expense excluding the reserve itself).
Cover Story And Legal $50K/yr
[#17] Ongoing legal/compliance retainer and cover maintenance (midpoint of $20k–$80k/yr).
Research And Monitoring $34K/yr
[#9, #18, #19, #23] Psychiatric oversight & coordination (~$10k–$40k/yr), IT/data maintenance hosting (~$2k–$8k/yr), cognitive stimulation programs (~$500–$2.5k/yr), external auditing/GIS monitoring (~$1k–$5k/yr).
Supplies And Consumables $19K/yr
[#12, #13] Consumables, PPE, disposables (~$6k–$18k/yr) and food/housekeeping/daily living costs (~$4.8k–$9.6k/yr).
Staff Training And Education $14K/yr
[#20] Staff training, anomalous-awareness refreshers, emergency drills for 3–4 staff.
Logistics And Transport $12K/yr
[#16] Emergency transport and secure transfer capability — budgeted average per year.
Class B Amnesthetics $12K/yr
[#11] Class-B amnestic supply and administration — mid-estimate $10k–$15k/yr.
Medications And Pharmacy $6K/yr
[#10] Antipsychotic medication and routine pharmacy services (~$2.4k–$9.6k/yr; midpoint used).
⚡ Cost Scenarios
📊 Baseline (baseline) $706K/yr
78.0% probability / year
Normal uneventful year using lease + LPN staffing model with routine oversight and maintenance.
steady clinical operations no major incidents routine audits and visits
🚨 Minor Incident $734K/yr
15.0% probability / year +$28K vs baseline
Minor medical emergency or localized incident requiring emergency transport, temporary overtime, and modest legal/PR response.
acute hospitalization emergency secure transfer small legal/administrative response
🚨 Major Incident $906K/yr
2.0% probability / year +$200K vs baseline
Major violent outburst, security breach, or medical catastrophe requiring hospitalization, facility repairs, replacement staff, and potential settlements.
assault or large-scale property damage prolonged hospitalization legal settlement or large PR cost
🚨 Np Staffing Model $786K/yr
5.0% probability / year +$80K vs baseline
Operational year in which the site uses NP supervisor model (1 NP + 2 LPNs) instead of the LPN-only baseline, increasing recurring wage costs.
policy change to NP oversight heightened clinical risk prompting supervisory staffing
👥 Personnel 3 total
Role Count Notes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 3 [#7] Continuous 24/7 care requires approximately three 1.0 FTE LPNs per patient (baseline staffing model).
📋 Confidence Notes
Estimates use analyst midpoints from provided ranges and a lease/LPN baseline; major uncertainties include Class-B amnestic frequency/cost, purchase vs. lease choice, and security staffing levels. Neutralized status reduces research costs but behavioral unpredictability of subjects keeps estimates uncertain.
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