Questions to Ask When Considering Assisted Living Communities
Now that you’ve decided to make the move to assisted living, how do you choose the right community? Answering that question can often be just as overwhelming as whether or not to move at all, especially if there are a number of assisted living communities in your area! What should you be looking for? How do you compare? Are you even able to tour right now? We can help make the process much easier for you or your loved one.
Take a Step Back
It’s certainly natural to want to jump right into online searches for assisted living communities so you can see what the options are, but take a step back first. By that we mean – before even looking at communities – think about what you really want and need. Knowing what’s most important to you or your loved one before going into your search helps you from being overwhelmed by all the services, features, and amenities available so you can more easily narrow your list. You might consider:
Touring Assisted Living Communities Today
With the above information, you should ideally be able to narrow your search down to two or three assisted living communities you’d like to see for yourself. Many communities today offer the choice of either virtual tours or in-person tours. However you decide to tour, it’s easier to determine the right community when you’re comparing across the same criteria with questions like these:
Accommodations and the Campus
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Staff and Care
Safety and Security
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