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Assisted Living Communities
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Top Ten Tips for Visiting Assisted Living
Communities
Whether youre a caretaker, son or daughter, or
close family member helping in the
decision-making process for a loved one, here is
a list of Ten Tips for elements you should
consider when assessing various senior assisted
living communities, all from A Place for Mom.
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1 Observe the Level of Cleanliness Follow Your
Nose  Does the community feel fresh and clean?
Ask how often housekeeping is provided, get
details on types of maintenance provided and
estimated response times, ask about laundry
procedures and at what cost. If you smell an odor
on your tour that seems to indicate a bigger
problem, always ask the manager about the
cause. 2 Visit during an activity - schedule
your tour in conjunction with any community
events. Are they well attended and does staff
seem to enjoy it as well? Does the calendar match
your loved ones interests? Are there varied
options of classes and do they include outings
away from the community? If religious services
are important, inquire about those. 3 Pay
attention to staff friendliness - Attitude and
friendliness of staff are one of the most
important factors. Observe staff interacting with
residents. Do they listen and make eye contact?
Confidence in the propertys staff is key. 4
Visit the outdoor areas - Investigate the outdoor
areas that are available to residents. Does it
feel safe and secure? Are there outdoor
activities?
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5 Eat a meal at the property - The dining room
experience is very important to seniors. Discuss
entrée choices, dining hours, options and
procedures with your tour guide. 6 Ask security
and safety questions - Make sure bathrooms are
accessible and have grab bars in convenient
locations. Ask how residents contact staff in
case of emergency. Are there registered nurses
on-site? What is the staffing pattern at night?
How are the residents medication needs met? 7
Ask questions about personal care - Discuss
bathing options and preferences. Observe the
current residents while visiting communities.
Consider what activities residents are involved
in and the current weather. Does the staff treat
residents with dignity, respect and a smile? 8.
Get feedback from residents families - Ask past
and present residents and families for their
honest opinions about the community. See if there
is a resident council at the community. 9. Ask
about move-out criteria - Ask about specific
move-out criteria. Under what circumstances is a
resident asked to move out of the community? What
type of notice does resident or caregiver need to
give to staff?
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10. Trust your instincts - As you are touring,
think about the reality of yourself or loved one
actually living at the community. Can you imagine
being comfortable or at ease there? Are the staff
and fellow residents open, welcoming and
friendly? Follow your instincts.
Contact Us Thank you for your interest in
Imperial Club Retirement Community. We are
committed to meeting your and your familys needs
both now and in the future. To better discover
what makes our retirement community such a
wonderful place to call home for active seniors
and those needing assisted living services,
please complete the contact form below describing
your interest in our community. Our skilled
leasing team will respond within 24 hours. Need
immediate information? Call us at (305)
935-1801 to schedule a personal tour. Private
tours are available Monday through Friday
900am-500 pm and on evenings or weekends by
appointment. You may also e-mail us
atcontact_at_imperial-living.com Visit Us 2751 NE
183rd St.Aventura, FL 33160 Visit Us
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