Making the decision to place your loved one in an assisted living facility can be a really hard choice. Then you need to make the time to go visit the ones that you like the most. At Senior Living Placement, we have the tools to help you narrow down all of your choices and we will even accompany you on the visits to make sure that all of your loved one’s needs will be met. But we thought that we would talk to you about some of the tips that you may need when we are out touring the assisted living facility.
Cleanliness
We know that you would never leave your loved one in an assisted living community if they were not clean. And we are not talking about whether or not there are holes in the couch or if the crumbs are mopped up. Does the air smell clean? If it smells moldy or unsanitary it could mean that they just cleaned up for your visit and it’s not a very regular thing. Ask how often housekeeping is provided to the residents and if they provide any laundry services.
Activities
If you schedule your visit at an assisted living facility during an activity, you will be able to get a feel for how they are run. Are many residents attending? Is it a positive atmosphere? Make sure that your loved one will feel accepted and will have fun during the activities. It is good to take note on how the employees are interacting as well. If it is clear that their heart is not in it, the residents won’t be having any fun either.
We have many more suggestions to look for if you are considering going on tours of local assisted living facilities. We are happy to come along and make sure all of your concerns are addressed. Call Senior Living Placement today.