Questions to Ask When Picking a Senior Care Community
Retirement Living
What is retirement living?
- What health care services are provided on campus?
- What amenities and activities are offered? Weekly cleaning? Laundry?
- What happens when I need additional services?
- What are my options for apartments?
- What is the cost of your community?
- How does the facility communicate with families about a resident’s well-being?
- Do apartments have full kitchens? Is there a central dining room?
Assisted Living
What is assisted living?
Assisted living is similar to independent living, offering a maintenance free lifestyle and activities, but with the addition of dining services and personal care. You or a loved one will have access to assistance with daily activities that you may find difficult to perform on your own. Daily living assistance could include medication reminders, hygiene assistance, and more.
- What is the cost of your assisted living?
- What care services do you offer?
- What types of transportation do you provide?
- What happens when I need additional services?
- What happens if there’s a medical emergency?
- What is the ratio of staff to residents during the day/night?
- How does the facility communicate with families about a resident’s well-being?
- What apartment styles/options are available?
- Amenities and activities?
- What dining options are offered?
Skilled Nursing
What is skilled nursing?
Skilled nursing is when an individual requires 24/7 assistance, including care each day that must be performed by a licensed nurse. A skilled nursing community can offer a range of medical care services.
- What medical care options do you offer?
- How much input does a loved one have on the care being received?
- What is the cost of skilled nursing? What insurances are accepted? Are private rooms available?
- What will a typical day of care entail?
- What is the visitation policy?
- What is the ratio of staff to residents during the day/night?
- How does the facility communicate with families about a resident’s well-being?
- What activities and amenities are available?
Memory Care
What is memory care?
Memory care offers a specialized staff and environmental design for those diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, dementia, or those experiencing other memory issues. Memory enhancing activities promote well-being and a sense of accomplishment.
- How is memory care integrated with assisted/ independent living and skilled nursing services?
- What will a typical day of care entail?
- What level of personal assistance can residents expect?
- What is the ratio of staff to residents during the day/night?
- How does the facility communicate with families about a resident’s well-being?
- What type of training does the staff have?
- What types of rooms or apartments are available?
- Activities and amenities?
To learn more, contact the Providence Life Service Team.
