It's important that the nursing home feels comfortable and welcoming to residents. Before you choose one, ask these questions:
- Does the facility have a “community” feel?
- Are the residents happy, alert, groomed, clean, well-fed, and healthy?
- Are the interactions between co-workers, and between workers and residents caring, friendly, and supportive?
- Does the staff know the residents by name?
- What services does the facility provide?
- A facility dedicated to resident comfort and service should provide laundry facilities on each floor, flat linen service, monthly housekeeping, maintenance and scheduled transportation.
- Other amenities may include a hair salon, bank, and gift shop.
- Each room should have individually controlled heat and air conditioning with an emergency response system.
