 Are you looking for a senior care facility for you or your aging loved one? This detailed Senior Care Facility Checklist will assist you in comparing and evaluating various assisted living, nursing homes or other senior care facilities that meet your or your aging relative's specific needs. We highly recommend printing and taking this checklist with you when touring prospective facilities.
La Dolce Living's Senior Care Facility Checklist
Name of Senior Care Facility:________________________________________
Address: ________________________________________________________
Telephone number: ___________________ Email: ______________________
Contact Person: ______________________ Date of visit: _________________
Here are some questions to ask when touring a Senior Care Facility. Please feel free to add more questions, if you need to.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Is there a waitlis for this senior care facilityt? If so, for how long?
Are visitors allowed anytime?
Do you like the atmosphere in the care facility? Is it home-like?
Does the senior care facility maintain a comfortable temperature for residents?
LOCATION
Do you like the location of the senior care facility?
Is it close enough for family and friends to visit?
Is Guest parking available for this facility?
SAFETY
Care facility has smoke detectors and sprinklers in all the rooms and hallway?
Does the senior care facility have proper lighting?
Exits are clearly marked and unobstructed?
Does the facility have handrails in hallways and grab bars in bathrooms?
Are the areas accessible to walkers and wheelchairs?
Are there door alarms installed?
Does the facility have good security in case a resident wanders?
Are the floors non-skid?
Are the Call buttons in the rooms and bathrooms accessible?
Does the senior care facility have fire extinguishers that are strategically located?
Is there an Emergency drill on a regular basis?
ROOMS
Are the rooms and bathrooms clean?
Is the furniture comfortable and nice or can residents bring furniture?
Is there enough storage space in the room (drawers, cabinets)?
Are there different sizes of room options (singe or double occupancy)?
Are TVs, Cable, Radio, Internet, Telephone available for each room? If so how much is the fee?
MEALS
Does the food selection vary from day-to-day and meal-to-meal?
Does the senior care facility offer nutritionally balanced meals seven days a week?
Are snacks available?
Can a resident request a special meal?
Do residents follow a meal schedule or can they eat anytime?
COST
Are there any upfront costs? (Deposit and other fees)
Do they charge extra for care and supplies?
Are there different costs for different levels of care?
What type of insurance is accepted in this senior care facility?
- Medicare
- Medicaid
- Medigap
- Long-term care
- Private Insurance
How much does the facility charge on a monthly basis?
How much will the insurance cover?
How much will Medicare cover?
STAFF
Are the caregivers friendly?
Are the staff members dressed appropriately?
Do they wear nametags all the time?
Does the senior care facility offer continuing education and training for staff?
Does the facility owners do background check for each staff?
Are the staff trained to handle emergency situations/conditions?
ACTIVITIES
Does the senior care facility offer organized activities with daily schedule postings?
Are there any activities/events held outside of the facility?
Are daily exercise programs available?
Can residents make choices on their daily routine/schedule?
SERVICE
Is transport service available if the resident needs to go to the bank, church, grocery, etc.?
Is staff available 24 hours to assist resident, if necessary?
Does the senior care facility provide housekeeping services for resident's room?
Any Spiritual Service available?
Does it meet your cultural and language needs?
Does the facility provide updates to family members regarding resident's condition?
MEDICATION AND CARE
Does the doctor or nurse check on the residents regularly?
Can residents self-administer their medications?
Does the senior care facility have arrangements with a nearby hospital in case of emergency?
Are there different levels of care available, including future needs?
Will the facility arrange delivery for prescription and other medical supplies, if necessary?
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