An Assisted Living Facility Checklist
What to Look for in a Senior Care Home
Finding the right assisted living facility can be difficult, but taking the time is extremely important. In your loved one’s new home, you want to make sure they’re getting the care they need. You also want them to be comfortable.
But how do you decide it’s the right facility?
Our Assisted Living Checklist
As you research and tour assisted living facilities, refer to our checklist. This checklist features things you should look for to know it’s the right facility.
Does the senior care home have the:
- Right Location
- Trained & Qualified Staff
- Safety Features
- Accessibility Features
- Medication Management & Care Services
- General Amenities
- Costs
Why These Features?
What makes these features important and what do we mean by them? Each of these features are important to an assisted living facility, but since everyone’s different, there is some variance in where they fall on the list for you and what specifically they entail.
Right Location
Is the facility you’re looking at close to home, family and friends? It’s key to have visiting accessible to help assisted living residents feel comfortable.
Trained & Qualified Staff
This one is just like how it sounds. It’s important to choose a facility that has trained and qualified staff who are able to care for your loved one. Ask if they have certifications and find out if they care for the residents.
Safety Features
This encompasses security systems, fire safety equipment and accessibility. One of the important things to consider is if wandering precautions are place for the residents with memory issues.
Accessibility Features
Similar to the safety features, you want to consider the assisted living facility’s accessibility features. Can the facility accommodate people with disabilities? Are there ramps and wide doorways? Do the bathrooms have grab bars to help prevent falls?
Medication Management & Care Services
Another thing to consider is the type of care services they offer. It’s important to know if the assisted living facility you’re looking at offers help with medication management as well as daily grooming help, laundry services and other services to help residents with routine tasks.
General Amenities
An assisted living facility is a home. You want to look at what they offer, such as daily activities and trips outside the facility. You may want to include meals in this aspect.
Costs
Find out the costs of the facility and determine if they fit into the budget.
Find Out if Tennyson Court is the Right Assisted Living Facility
Take your assisted living facility checklist to Tennyson Court. See if we’re the right facility for your loved one. Contact us to learn more or schedule a tour.
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