3 Tips For Reviewing An Assisted Living Agreement

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3 Major Tips For Reviewing An Assisted Living
Agreement
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• Before you step into your new assisted living
  center, it is highly important for you to read
  carefully through the resident agreement. If you
  are planning to move to a senior home, don't be
  afraid to ask for a large-print copy.
• It can be an exciting and sometimes stressful
  time when you are preparing to move into an
  assisted living facility. It is a good idea that
  before you make any final agreements to check on
  the most essential things you will need. It is
  very important that you research what the
  resident agreement tells you about the facility
  and then sign all of the contracts carefully.
  Check out these tips that will help you
  understand your resident agreement.

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Check For The Funds Being Paid

• There can be many documents that are included in
  a Resident Agreement. But there is one document
  which has to be signed by "Authorized
  Representative", "Agent for Resident",
  "Responsible Party", or simply saying a person
  who will take responsibility paying for your
  care. Here, if none of your friend or family
  member is paying from their own funds for your
  care, make sure that the document they sign must
  state "only to the extent of the residents
  personal funds and/or resources".

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Ask For The Services You Will Receive

• Your contract must have a statement of the level
  of care you require, i.e. the services you need
  should be included. For the rate that is being
  charged, you should not only see your service
  packages, and fees for service rates, but also it
  should show all other non-service related charges
  clearly. Also, you need to confirm whether the
  facility will provide transportation, or will
  they help you arrange for an outside
  transportation service when required.

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Confirm Medical Or Health Care Assistance

• It needs to be clearly stated in the contract how
  often health care professionals, doctors,
  therapists, nurses, etc. will be coming to the
  facility. Plus, the contract should specify what
  kinds of health services will be provided to you
  by staff. Will they be helping you with
  medications? Or will they be calling in your
  prescriptions to the pharmacy? Are they willing
  to arrange prescription delivery for you?

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• These were just the basics of what a resident
  agreement generally consists of. Be careful with
  these three essentials, and don't be afraid to
  ask about any questions or concern that you have
  before signing.
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