• Consider the facility location; is it near enough for family and friends to visit? Is it
  close to a medical facility? Shopping and social opportunities?
• How much supervision do they offer? Is it a locked facility? Do they offer wander
  guards?
• Consider distance to the dining area, activity rooms, social rooms, and ability to get there safely and easily.
• Ask about the safety and security system in the facility, access to a personal alarm system, phone, and call bell system in bathrooms and bedrooms.
• What is their method of billing?
• Do they have a “bed hold” policy if your loved
  one is in the hospital or out of the facility for a period of time?
• Do they have resident/staff/family meetings on a regular basis? Who should attend? Is a family support group available?
• What is their resident/staff ratio on each shift?
• Does a doctor or other medical provider visit regularly? Is
  a dentist or podiatrist available? Do they have their own pharmacy? Are
  residents required to use that pharmacy? Is physical therapy available?
• Are there dedicated areas for opportunity to exercise, for
  a hair salon, TV or activity room?
• Is there a nurse on staff part time or 24/7? If not, who
  does the resident assessments and ensure the plan of care is implemented? How
  often are reassessments done? Who does medication dispensing, wound care, or
  other medical services?
• What training, qualifications, and on-going training are
  required of the staff? Are they trained to deal with people with cognitive
  impairments?
• Are there any special services or activities for those with
  memory impairment or other disabilities?

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