Top Seven Tips for Visiting Assisted Living Communities
1: Observe the Level of Cleanliness & Follow Your Nose – Does the community feel fresh and clean? Ask how often housekeeping is provided, get details on types of maintenance provided and estimated response times, ask about laundry procedures and at what cost. If you smell an odor on your tour that seems to indicate a bigger problem, always ask the manager about the cause.
2: Visit during an activity - schedule your tour in conjunction with any community events. Are they well attended and does staff seem to enjoy it as well? Does the calendar match your loved one’s interests? Are there varied options of classes and do they include outings away from the community? If religious services are important, inquire about those.
3: Pay attention to staff friendliness - Attitude and friendliness of staff are one of the most important factors. Observe staff interacting with residents. Do they listen and make eye contact? Confidence in the property’s staff is key. 4: Visit the outdoor areas - Investigate the outdoor areas that are available to residents. Does it feel safe and secure? Are there outdoor activities?
5: Eat a meal at the property - The dining room experience is very important to seniors. Discuss entrée choices, dining hours, options and procedures with your tour guide. 6: Ask security and safety questions - Make sure bathrooms are accessible and have grab bars in convenient locations. Ask how residents contact staff in case of emergency. Are there registered nurses on-site? What is the staffing pattern at night? How are the resident’s medication needs met? 7: Ask questions about personal care - Discuss bathing options and preferences. Observe the current residents while visiting communities. Consider what activities residents are involved in and the current weather. Does the staff treat residents with dignity, respect and a smile?
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