- Were you greeted promptly and courteously by front desk staff and offered assistance?
- As you tour the building, observe staff and resident interactions – Is the staff patient and kind?
- Were you greeted by staff as you toured?
- Is the building clean and odor free?
- Take the time to have a meal – Are the dining hours and food choices flexible?
- Will special diets be accommodated such as a pureed diet, sodium free, gluten free, vegetarian?
- How many staff members are scheduled throughout the day?
- What is the caregiver to resident ratio?
- What about obtaining assistance 24 hours per day?
- Ask about staff training and credentials – Is there a registered nurse on staff?
- Has the staff been given special training in dementia?
- Can your loved one truly age in place?
- Under what circumstances will your loved one have to leave the community?
- Does the community accept very frail seniors or those on hospice or wheelchair bound?
- Does the community accommodate residents with late-stage Alzheimer’s disease?
- Is there a separate area/floor for residents with late-stage Alzheimer’s disease?
- Are there rehabilitation services on-site?
- Is there a physician-office on-site?
- Ask about transportation to shopping, activities, and doctor’s appointments.
June 15, 2016