What Questions Should I Ask When Touring an Assisted Living Facility?
Finding the right assisted living facility for your loved one entails thorough consideration and inquiry. This concise guide outlines essential questions to ask during your tour, ensuring the chosen residence aligns with your family’s specific requirements.
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Ensuring your loved one receives attentive care from skilled and compassionate professionals is paramount. Inquire about caregivers, volunteers, and residents to gauge the level of care provided:
- Staff-to-Resident Ratio: What is the staff-to-resident ratio during peak and night hours?
- Caregiver Training: What training do caregivers undergo?
- Supervision: Who supervises the caregivers?
- Medical Oversight: Is there a licensed medical professional overseeing resident care?
- Staff Turnover: How often are new caregivers hired?
- Language Diversity: What languages do caregivers speak?
- Employment Status: Are most staff members part-time or full-time?
- Temporary Staff: Does the facility utilize agency temps?
- Volunteer Screening: What screening process do volunteers undergo?
- Medication Management: Are staff members authorized to dispense medications?
Additionally, inquire about the amount of one-on-one care each caregiver can provide for tasks like toileting and bathing.
Questions About Assisted Living Facilities and Services
During your tour, assess the facility’s maintenance and amenities to ensure your loved one’s comfort and well-being:
- Accommodations: What types of accommodations are available?
- Room Furnishing: Are rooms furnished, semi-furnished, or unfurnished?
- Pet Policy: Are companion pets welcome, and are pet care services offered?
- Common Areas: What common areas and amenities are accessible to residents?
- Monthly Fee Inclusions: What services are included in the monthly fee, and what are offered at an additional cost?
- Transportation Services: Are transportation services provided?
- Dining Options: What meal options are available, and can special diets be accommodated?
- Guest Meals: Can residents invite guests for meals, and what is the cost?
- Smoking Policy: Is smoking permitted, and if so, where?
- Activities: What organized activities are offered, and who coordinates them?
- Safety Measures: Is the facility equipped with modern fire detection and suppression systems? Is there a community-wide medical alert system?
- Increased Care: If a resident’s care needs escalate, is additional support available within the facility?
Asking these pertinent questions empowers you to make an informed decision and ensures the chosen assisted living facility meets your loved one’s needs and preferences.
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All American Senior Living in Kingston, NH 03848 | Assisted Living
Kingston, New Hampshire, 03848
All American Senior Living in Kingston, NH 03848 | Assisted Living
All American Senior Living in Kingston, NH 03848 | Assisted Living
Harvest Hill at 23 Alice Peck Day Drive, Lebanon, New Hampshire 03766
Lebanon, New Hampshire, 03766
Harvest Hill at 23 Alice Peck Day Drive, Lebanon, New Hampshire 03766
Harvest Hill at 23 Alice Peck Day Drive, Lebanon, New Hampshire 03766
Windham Terrace at 3 Church Rd, Windham, New Hampshire 03087 | Price $
Windham, New Hampshire, 03087
Windham Terrace at 3 Church Rd, Windham, New Hampshire 03087 | Price $
Windham Terrace at 3 Church Rd, Windham, New Hampshire 03087 | Price $
Beaver Lake Lodge at 38 North Shore Road, Derry, New Hampshire 03038
Derry, New Hampshire, 03038
Beaver Lake Lodge at 38 North Shore Road, Derry, New Hampshire 03038
Beaver Lake Lodge at 38 North Shore Road, Derry, New Hampshire 03038
Pine Hill at 35 North Lowell Road, Windham, New Hampshire 03087 | Pric
Windham, New Hampshire, 03087
Pine Hill at 35 North Lowell Road, Windham, New Hampshire 03087 | Pric
Pine Hill at 35 North Lowell Road, Windham, New Hampshire 03087 | Pric
Fairview Senior Living at 203 Lowell Road, Hudson, New Hampshire 03051
Hudson, New Hampshire, 03051
Fairview Senior Living at 203 Lowell Road, Hudson, New Hampshire 03051
Fairview Senior Living at 203 Lowell Road, Hudson, New Hampshire 03051
Covenant Living at 95 Wyman Road, Keene, New Hampshire 03431 | Price $
Keene, New Hampshire, 03431
Covenant Living at 95 Wyman Road, Keene, New Hampshire 03431 | Price $
Covenant Living at 95 Wyman Road, Keene, New Hampshire 03431 | Price $
The Courville at 44 W. Webster St, Manchester, New Hampshire 03104 | P
Manchester, New Hampshire, 03104
The Courville at 44 W. Webster St, Manchester, New Hampshire 03104 | P
The Courville at 44 W. Webster St, Manchester, New Hampshire 03104 | P
Langdon Place at 60 Middle Road, Dover, New Hampshire 03820 | Price $0
Dover, New Hampshire, 03820
Langdon Place at 60 Middle Road, Dover, New Hampshire 03820 | Price $0
Langdon Place at 60 Middle Road, Dover, New Hampshire 03820 | Price $0
Forestview Manor Parade Road, Meredith, New Hampshire 03253
Meredith, New Hampshire, 03253
Forestview Manor Parade Road, Meredith, New Hampshire 03253
Forestview Manor Parade Road, Meredith, New Hampshire 03253
Pyareo Home at 333 Brook Road, Sanbornton, New Hampshire 03269 | Price
Sanbornton, New Hampshire, 03269
Pyareo Home at 333 Brook Road, Sanbornton, New Hampshire 03269 | Price
Pyareo Home at 333 Brook Road, Sanbornton, New Hampshire 03269 | Price
The Golden Crest at 29 Baldwin Street, Franklin, New Hampshire 03235 |
Franklin, New Hampshire, 03235
The Golden Crest at 29 Baldwin Street, Franklin, New Hampshire 03235 |
The Golden Crest at 29 Baldwin Street, Franklin, New Hampshire 03235 |
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