Choosing a Residential Care Facility

Choosing the right home is a difficult task for any family. Here are some suggestions for areas you should look for when you visit and compare facilities.

Outside

• Are buildings and grounds clean and well maintained?
• Are there outdoor areas for residents and families to enjoy?

Inside

• Are the rooms sunny? Well kept? Personalized with pictures and trinkets?
• Do the rooms have telephone and cable hook-ups?
• Is there a nurse call or emergency response system?
• Are housekeeping and laundry services provided?

Staff

• Are staff members friendly? Professional? Happy?
• Are nurses on duty 24/7?
• Are physical, occupational, and speech therapies available?

Lifestyle

• Is there a calendar for recreational activities and special events?
• Is the dining room comfortable and attractive?
• Are there menu choices that are nutritious and appealing – and that are planned by registered dietitians?