Choosing Your Assisted Living Community

It’s not unusual for families to look at assisted living communities after spending the holidays with an elderly relative.  Many of these facilities facility receive calls after the new year and every family should take the time to look at several places before making a decision.

Evaluate the “little things” during your visit. Many tours are designed to show you the best features of the building. Attention to detail matters.  Is there a friendly atmosphere about the community? Is there happy eye contact from staff?  Do the residents seem well cared for?  Ask how the community helps residents maintain an independent life-style while getting help with daily needs. Is there a nurse on staff every day to oversee and troubleshoot resident needs?  Finally, families should expect administrators and other staff to be available should they wish to discuss their loved one.