Choosing an assisted living facility
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Is the facility safe for your loved one?
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ADA-compliant bathrooms
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ADA-compliant doorways
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ADA-compliant elevators
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emergency call buttons
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fire and smoke alarms for the hearing impaired
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handrails or grab bars by the toilet
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handrails or grab bars in the bath tub
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limited use of physical restraints
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well-lit halls
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well-lit stairs
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well-marked exits
Find out the level and type of care
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Adult day care
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Adult foster care
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Assisted living
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Group homes
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Independent living
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In-home care
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Nursing homes
Take a tour of the facility and look for the following:
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Are there higher levels of care if needed later?
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Background checks on employees?
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Furnished, or bring furniture from home?
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Is the facility clean?
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Is the facility well-run?
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Licensed?
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Medicare certified?
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Professional memberships?
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Room / apartment size, layout
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Suitable for friends and family to visit
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Types of activities?
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Types of optional services?
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What is included in the monthly rate?
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What other charges will there be?
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Who provides the services – in-house staff or outsourced agency
Find out what services are provided:
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Activities – social, cultural, educational, crafts, field trips
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Bathing assistance
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Dressing assistance
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Emergency medical care
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Errand running
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Grooming assistance
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Housekeeping
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Landscaping, gardening, plant care
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Laundry
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Meals
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Medication administration and management
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Religious services and worship
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Security
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Shopping
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Skilled nursing care
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Social services
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Therapeutic care
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Transportation