Tips For Touring
Tips For Touring
Evaluate the community’s climate
Safety is Paramount
To ensure the safety of seniors experiencing dementia-related wandering and confusion, adequate supervision is crucial. Please review the following safety questions to enhance your loved one’s care:
What measures are taken to ensure resident safety? Is there a registered nurse (RN) or LPN available at all times? How are residents protected from wandering off, and is the building layout designed to be easy for someone with cognitive impairment to navigate?
Evaluate Service Quality, Staff Knowledge, and Engagement Skills:
What certifications do you have?
Do employees receive continuous learning and education?
What percentage of your team members are certified in dementia care?
What is the ratio staff to residents?
Is care personalized for each resident?
What level of assistance is provided for those who are bedridden or wheel chair bound?
Explore Community Amenities and Activities
Observe if the residents seem active, cheerful, and well-connected by dropping in on a community event or group activity.
Gauge the community atmosphere and resident satisfaction by attending a social gathering to see how people interact.
Mealtime
For many seniors, meals are the most important part of the day. And who
doesn’t love a good meal. Be sure to enjoy a meal during your visit to check out
the dining options and experience the social atmosphere firsthand. While eating,
strike up a conversation with current residents to get their honest take on daily
life and routines.
Touring Checklist: Assisted Living Community
Use this checklist when calling or touring a prospective Assisted Living Community to compare options, take notes, and ask important questions.