Choosing an assisted living facility can be daunting. All options seem to offer more of less the same thing, yet they’re so different in character and you can’t afford to choose the wrong place for your loved one.
Assuming all your options pass the test of service and professionalism, here are two important aspects to focus on that can help you with decide.
Staff
A facility is as good as the people running it. So don’t just look at shiny objects; find out who the players are.
Here are a several questions to guide you:
- Are the staff knowledgeable?
- Do they understand the residents on personal and professional level?
- Are they caring?
- Do they ‘get it?’
Facility
Inherent in assisted living is the idea of making life easier for you. This assistance also comes in the form of the physical environment.
Here are a few questions to consider:
- Is the facility spacious?
- Is it appealing?
- Does it have any elements of beauty?
One way to get an impression of the place is by checking out some reviews.
Here’s one for Wellington Estates for example by Spring Lake:
“This facility is run extremely well. Administration head and staff are always helpful, competent and aiming to please. Entire staff is responsive to patient’s needs. Food and food choices are excellent. Nurses and aides are competent and kind. Fun activities for a diversity of interests. Major renovations have just been done so the facility is very clean and aesthetically pleasing. Rooms are large enough with ample closet space. Housekeeping keeps individual and communal rooms spotless.”
Notice how the points of staff and facility are addressed at length.
Yup, these factors definitely make a difference when choosing an assisted living facility. So choose wisely.
Do you know what to look for when choosing an assisted living facility?
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