Questions to Ask Senior Living Facilities
Essential questions to ask when touring assisted living, memory care, and nursing homes.
Touring a senior living facility can be overwhelming. This checklist ensures you ask the critical questions that reveal the true quality and cost of care.
About Staffing: What is your staff-to-resident ratio during the day? At night? What training do caregivers receive? What is the staff turnover rate? Are nurses on-site 24/7 or on-call?
About Cost: What is included in the base monthly rate? What services cost extra? How often do rates increase, and by how much? Is there a community fee or move-in deposit? What happens financially if my parent needs a higher level of care?
About Care: How do you assess and update care plans? Who manages medications? What happens in a medical emergency? Can you accommodate specific dietary needs? How do you handle behavioral changes (for dementia)?
About Quality: When was your last state inspection? Can I see the report? How do you handle complaints? What is your resident satisfaction rate? How long has the administrator been here?
About Daily Life: What does a typical day look like? What activities and outings do you offer? Can family visit anytime? Can my parent bring their own furniture? What about pets?