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How to Find the Right Nursing Home

By Sharon O'Brien, About.com

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Nursing Home Care: What Health Services Does the Nursing Home Provide?

  • Are different levels of nursing home care, from assisted living to health care to short term rehabilitation programs, available?
  • Is there a focus on needs assessment to determine the appropriate level of care for each nursing home resident?
  • Is there sufficient nursing and personal care, including medication management?
  • Are in-home health services available?
  • Are nurses always close at hand?
  • If the facility offers short term rehabilitation programs, is there a private wing with private rooms and a dining area ?
  • Does the nursing home facility offer care for residents with dementia? What kinds of programs are available for these residents?
  • Does the nursing home provide personal care plans? Are these plans developed by an inter-disciplinary team?

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