Tips for Visiting Assisted Living Communities In Miami

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Tips for Visiting Assisted Living Communities In
Miami
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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.
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.
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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.
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4 Visit the outdoor areas Investigate the
outdoor areas that are available to residents.
Does it feel safe and secure? Are there outdoor
activities? 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?
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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.
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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? 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?
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