It is important for you and your family members to visit the facility to make sure that it meets your needs, as well as those of your family. A few things to consider when choosing a facility are listed here.
| Is the facility accepting new residents? Is the staff friendly? |
| Is the facility easy to visit for family and friends? |
| Does the facility use hospitals where my doctor practices? |
| Does the facility have the services I need? |
| Does the facility have a variety of activities I might enjoy? |
| Do residents appear clean and well groomed? |
| Do the residents have the same staff on a daily basis? |
| • Is there enough staff available to assist residents? |
| • Does the staff respond quickly to residents’ calls for help? |
| Does the facility have an active resident and/or family council? |
| Is the facility clean and pleasant? |
| Is the facility certified by Medicare and Medicaid? |
| Are both the facility and current administrator licensed? |
| How much is the cost of care in this facility? |
| • What services are included in this price? |
| • What additional costs will I have to pay? |
Ask to see the facility’s last annual state inspection report.
Did the report find any problems? Ask how the problems were fixed.
