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Steps for Choosing An Assisted Living Facility
- Make an accurate and honest assessment of your physical, financial and lifestyle needs. If you need help with this assessment, consider consulting a private geriatric care manager, a professional experienced in assessment and knowledgeable about assisted living alternatives in your area. The National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers' website provides referrals nationwide - www.caremanager.org.
- Visit as many facilities as you can to get a sense of the choices. Consider the proximity to those who will visit you.
- Narrow down your selection to the top two or three choices, and return to those facilities and ask lots of questions. Speak with residents. Speak with staff. Eat a meal. Visit at different times of the day and weekend.
- Ask for a copy of the resident agreement or contract.
- Ask to review the licensing or certification inspection reports.
- Call the local long-term care ombudsman’s office and ask if there are complaints about the facilities you are interested in.
- Make an unannounced visit to the facility.
- Choose the facility that comes closest to your needs, remembering that nothing is perfect.
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