When you tour assisted living facilities, you’ll have the opportunity to speak directly with staff members and, when appropriate, even residents. Asking questions about pricing, amenities, caregivers, the types of care provided, and community culture will help you and your loved one compare when it’s time to choose the best facility.
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To prepare for your visits to each assisted living community, discuss these topics to determine what matters most to you and your loved one:
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Most of the time if residents are happy, they’ll even come and interrupt your tour to tell [you] how happy they are. As a former sales director, I’d always love it when residents did that.
If your loved one and their roommate aren’t compatible, ask the assisted living community about options and how conflicts are handled.
A Place for Mom. (2023). Family survey.
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