Top Ten Tips for Visiting Assisted Living Communities In Miami

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Top Ten Tips for Visiting Assisted Living
Communities In Miami
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• Whether youre a caretaker, son or daughter, or
  close family member helping in the
  decision-making process for a loved one, here is
  a list of Ten Tips for elements you should
  consider when assessing various senior assisted
  living communities, all from A Place for Mom.

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• 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 ones interests? Are there
  varied options of classes and do they include
  outings away from the community? If religious
  services are important, inquire about those.

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• 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 propertys 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.

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• 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 residents
  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?
• 8. Get feedback from residents families
• Ask past and present residents and families for
  their honest opinions about the community. See if
  there is a resident council at the community.

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• 9. Ask about move-out criteria
• Ask about specific move-out criteria. Under what
  circumstances is a resident asked to move out of
  the community? What type of notice does resident
  or caregiver need to give to staff?
• 10.Trust your instincts
• As you are touring, think about the reality of
  yourself or loved one actually living at the
  community. Can you imagine being comfortable or
  at ease there? Are the staff and fellow residents
  open, welcoming and friendly? Follow your
  instincts.

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Experience the Imperial Club difference for
yourself when you compare our services and staff
to other North Miami Retirement Communities.

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