What questions should I ask?
As you search for the place that is the best fit for your loved one, here are some questions to ask when visiting an assisted living facility.
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What is your staff-to-resident ratio?
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What kind of experience and training does your staff possess?
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How many staffers are on duty overnight?
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Can staff administer medications?
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Do you have a nurse on staff 24/7?
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Do you have any experience with (issues or diagnosis of your care recipient)?
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Do you have doctors visit on a monthly basis? (Ex: podiatrist, psychologist, general practitioner, etc.)
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Do you provide transportation to and from doctor’s appointments?
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Do you do an initial assessment prior to admission?
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What types of apartments are available?
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What is the monthly cost per apartment type?
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If there is a wait list, how many are on it and what is the policy?
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Tell me about some of the current residents.
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Do you take residents on regular outings such as (theatre, museums, lunch, etc.)?
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Do you have any outdoor space?
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What is your discharge policy?
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What additional services are available if the needs of a resident change?
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What are your billing and payment policies?
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Are all services included in the monthly fee? If not, what and how much are additional services?