Your Assisted Living Tour Checklist: Essential Questions to Ask

Moving to an assisted living community is a significant life change. With plenty of assisted living options available, it can be a daunting task to find the right community for your aging parent’s needs. That’s why we’ve put together this assisted living tour checklist to guide you when you visit a prospective community. With this checklist, you can learn more about the community and get a feel for whether it is right for your loved one.

Assisted Living Tour Checklist

First Impressions

1. Do you feel welcome upon arrival?
2. Are exits marked throughout the facility?
3. Are there plenty of indoor and outdoor common areas for residents to utilize?
4. Are all areas clean and free of unpleasant odors?
5. Do the residents appear engaged and happy during your visit?
6. Do the residents seem well-groomed and taken care of?
7. Do the bathrooms have accessibility features such as handrails?
8. Are you comfortable with the medical emergency procedures in place?

Staff Members

1. Which certified or licensed professionals are on staff, and what are their working hours?
2. Is there a licensed nurse on staff?
3. Do the staff members exhibit kindness and care towards the residents?
4. When staff members address residents, is it by name?
5. Do the staff members appear experienced and tenured?
6. Are staff members presentable and well-groomed?
7. Do the staff members have experience with your specific care needs or diagnosis?
8. Are you comfortable with the staff-to-resident ratio?

Living Spaces

1. Do the living units have private bathrooms available?
2. Does the living space have enough natural light during the day?
3. Is the temperature comfortable and adjustable?
4. Does the living space have an emergency call system you feel comfortable using?
5. Will you receive an appropriate amount of privacy during your stay?
6. Who will have access to your living space with keys?

Services and Social Activities

1. Do they conduct care and service assessments before admission?
2. Is assistance provided with activities of daily living?
3. Are additional services available if the resident’s needs change?
4. Does the facility coordinate outside care provider visits?
5. What on-site and off-site activities and events are available, and who coordinates them?
6. Do residents express enthusiasm about the activity schedule?
7. Is staff-coordinated transportation available for residents?
8. Are housekeeping, laundry, and linen services provided?
9. What unique therapies or services does the facility offer?

Food and Dining

1. Are meals provided that are both nutritious and appealing?
2. Are dietary accommodations offered based on individual needs?

Finance

1. Are there financial programs available for residents?
2. Is the monthly price breakdown clear?
3. Did they mention all additional fees?

Safety and Overall Well-Being at Dream Catcher

If you need a senior care center in Georgia, check out Dream Catcher. We offer seniors the services and amenities they need to live healthy and fulfilling lives. Get in touch with our team, and we’ll be happy to answer your questions.

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