Choosing senior living arrangements can be an emotionally challenging task, and it’s important to ask all of the right questions. When interviewing senior living care centers, it’s important to understand the level of care your loved one will be receiving on a daily and as-needed basis.
You’ll want to ensure that the care facility will provide a quality place to live both from a medical and comfort standpoint. So read on to learn what to look for in a quality senior living facility and learn some factors to consider in making your decision.
1. Level of Service
Not all senior living communities are created equal. Will you need personal care? Skilled nursing care? Are you looking for an independent living facility?
While considering a living community, make sure that the level of care you require is provided there. Now is a good time to ask what is included in the cost and what services are extra.
2. Accreditations
At the moment, state and federal guidelines do not require licensed senior care facilities to be accredited. Ask questions about their accreditation process which will prove they’ve demonstrated the ability to meet certain guidelines. This will ensure you or your loved one lives in a quality care facility.
3. Acess to Skilled Nursing Care
A lot of seniors will enter a living facility when regular subacute care is essential. Sometimes the level of care needed will increase over time. Understanding what is available either on or off-campus is key to setting up a good living arrangement.
4. Activities
Maintaining an active and enriching lifestyle is important for seniors in their later years.
See what physical activities are regularly available at the care facility. Ensuring time for activity, socialization, and development are key components of a happy life at any age!
5. Resident Feedback
A great way to learn what life is really like at a senior living facility is to speak directly to the residents. They will offer their likes, dislikes, and provide an honest opinion of whether or not the facility is up to snuff.
If a facility is unwilling to set up a meet and greet with other residents, that should be a red flag.
6. Does It Seem Like A Good Fit?
Can you picture yourself living there? After factoring in your first impression does it seem like a good place to live?
Every senior living community is different, so if the first one you interview doesn’t seem right, try out another one nearby. It’s important to keep the needs of you and your family at the center of this decision in order to find a senior care facility that fits.
Choosing Senior Living Facility Factors
Considering some of these factors when choosing senior living arrangements, you should be able to narrow down what is important to you and what you can do without. Ensuring that the facility is a good fit and will provide necessary quality care is important. You and your loved ones should be happy with the end result!
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