How to Find an Assisted Living Facility for a Senior
Understand the differences in types of facilities ďƒ˜There
is a big difference between a nursing home, which provides around the clock skilled nursing care, and an assisted living facility , which offers assistance with daily tasks while still allowing seniors to retain some independence. ďƒ˜The
services provided and costs incurred vary depending on the type of facility you choose.
Calculate what you can afford
Determine what you can afford so you can decide if prospective facilities fit into your budget.
Determine what services are needed It's important to know what help or services your senior loved one will need when choosing a senior citizen living facility. Make a list of the most important services, including medication assistance, incontinence care, dressing, meal help and physical therapy and exercise, so you can keep them in mind when reviewing facilities.
Meet the staff
Meet with nurses and staff members who interact with facility residents to get a feeling for the atmosphere of the facility.
Take your senior loved one with you
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It's important that your senior loved one feel safe and content at the assisted living facility you choose for them, so take them with you when you visit potential facilities. Give them a tour of the bedrooms, activities areas and grounds so they can offer their opinions.
Check out standards and reviews
Assisted living facilities are held to state and federal regulations of sanitation and resident care. A quality facility will have these records readily available to prospective residents. Review them carefully and note how frequently the facility is inspected and whether there have been any emergency inspections or complaints against the facility.
Talk to current residents
Meet with some they think of the
of the facility's residents and ask them what facility.
Ask about medical procedures
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Find out what guidelines are in place for staff to follow in case of emergency medical situations, or for routine medical issues such as incontinence or high blood pressure readings. Staff should be able to tell you how medical issues are handled for residents.
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