Choosing a long-term care community for your loved one can be a confusing and difficult time. Use this helpful list of questions as you research, tour and decide which long-term care community is right for your loved one.
19 Questions to Ask When Choosing a Long-Term Care Community for Your Loved One
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- What levels of care does your community provide?
- What type of training does your staff receive?
- What level of personal assistance can residents expect?
- What is your ratio of staff to residents during the day/night?
- What is your policy for handling medical emergencies?
- How is your community kept safe and secure?
- Does your community accommodate special care needs, such as diabetic care, mobility issues, or physical aggressiveness?
- What meals are provided? Are special dietary requests accommodated?
- How often are housekeeping and laundry services provided?
- How do you get to know residents on a personal level?
- How does your care community communicate with families about a resident’s well-being?
- Has your community been recognized by or won awards from industry organizations?
- How frequently are residents able to engage with others of a different generation; specifically, babies and children?
- What spiritual care (worship, bible study) is available for residents to be a part of?
- What outdoor spaces (patio, courtyard) and activities does your community offer?
- What programs to keep residents active (exercise, physical therapy) does your community offer?
- How does your care community go about planning activities for residents? Can you provide me with the activity calendar for this month?
- What meaningful events or projects (community events, mission projects) does your community offer residents?
- What is the mission of your care community? How does that impact the care that residents receive?
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