Top Seven Tips for Visiting Assisted Living Communities

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Top Seven Tips for Visiting Assisted Living
Communities
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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.
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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?
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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 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?
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