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?

• What kind of experience and training does your staff possess?

• How many staffers are on duty overnight?

• Can staff administer medications?

• Do you have a nurse on staff 24/7?

• Do you have any experience with (issues or diagnosis of your care recipient)?

• Do you have doctors visit on a monthly basis? (Ex: podiatrist, psychologist, general practitioner, etc.)

• Do you provide transportation to and from doctor’s appointments? 

• Do you do an initial assessment prior to admission?

• What types of apartments are available?

• What is the monthly cost per apartment type?

•  If there is a wait list, how many are on it and what is the policy?

• Tell me about some of the current residents.

• Do you take residents on regular outings such as (theatre, museums, lunch, etc.)?

• Do you have any outdoor space?

• What is your discharge policy?

• What additional services are available if the needs of a resident change?

• What are your billing and payment policies?

• Are all services included in the monthly fee? If not, what and how much are additional services?