WHEN CHOOSING A HOME FOR YOUR LOVED ONE,

HERE IS A LIST OF QUESTIONS

YOU MAY WANT ANSWERS TO:

• Are the hallways, rooms, furniture & residents free of telltale urine odors?
• Is the nursing home Medicare & Medicaid certified?
• Is the licensing & certification for the nursing home current?
• Is the license of the nursing home Administrator current?
• Does the nursing home have an experienced, empathetic Director of Nursing?
• Are residents able to make choices about their daily routine?
• Does the nursing home smell and look clean?
• Is it the kind of home you could be comfortable in?
• Do the hallways look like they are cleaned and waxed daily?
• Is the activity calendar full and indicative of a lot of planning and work?
• Is the activity area big enough to facilitate a large group?
• Can residents have personal items & furniture in rooms?
• Does the nursing home arrange for volunteer groups to assist, encourage & entertain residents? (churches, schools, civic groups, etc.)
• Does the nursing home have outdoor areas for resident use?
• Are the residents clean, free of odor, approptiately dressed and well groomed?
• How well do the Director of Nursing & Administrator interact with staff & residents?
• Does the nursing home have a resident and family council that meets regularly?
• Are Careplan meetings held at times convenient for residents & family members?
• Is there enough staff to assist each resident who requires help in eating?
• Does the food smell and look good?
• Are nutritious snacks served?
• Is the dining room large enough for residents with wheel chairs to move around at will?
• Are there handrails in the halls & grab bars in baths where needed?
• Are the exit doors clearly marked and free of impediments?
• Does the home have a disaster plan to move residents to a place of safety in case of emergency?
• Are spills cleaned up quickly?
• Are the hallways free of clutter and well lighted?
• Are there areas where residents may observe spacious, well kept grounds and rural scenes?