“It was hard to adjust at first, but now I call this home.”
Resident
Question you may wish to ask as you begin your search for an Assisted Living or Memory Care community and the choices available are listed on this site. This may assist you in obtaining as much information as you need to make the decision that best fits for you and your family members.
- Were you greeted promptly and in a professional manner?
- Is the building well maintained and decorated nicely?
- Ask to see the most recent state survey that was conducted at the community.
- Ask what type of license the community has. Type A is allowed to provide a lesser level of care than Type B.
- Ask about the staffing ratio. How many staff are on each shift and what is the ratio of caregivers to residents.
- As you tour, pay attention to how the staff interact with the residents. Are you observing friendly interactions between the staff and the residents? Were you greeted by any staff or residents?
- If you have the time, stay to have a meal at the community and sit with some of the residents. Talk to them and find out what they think of the community.
- Did you observe any activity or social events occurring on your tour? Was there an activity calendar posted for you to review.
- Ask how many times per week or month the residents have the opportunity to travel to outside events and does the community provide transportation to these.
- Ask to receive a copy of the menu for the month and a copy of the activity calendar.
- Try to visit the community at different times, especially at night and on the weekends. Does the staffing appear the same during all times.
