Nursing Homes - Tips for Finding the Right Nursing Home Facility |
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What to Look for in a Nursing Home
- Do administrator and staff know residents by name?
- Is the home clean and odor free?
- Are the residents happy, alert, groomed, clean, well-fed, and healthy? Or
are they restrained to wheelchairs and do they seem lethargic?
- What is the noise level?
- Is the home conveniently located for frequent visiting?
- Are halls and toilets wide enough for wheelchairs?
- Are safety procedures adequate? Are stairways and exits clearly marked?
Where to Find Nursing Facility Referrals
- Hospital discharge planner
- Physician
- Organizations that are disease-specific
- National organizations
- Government agencies including your county's AAA
- Church, ethnic, and fraternal organizations
- Yellow Pages
- Relatives, friends, and neighbors
(Sources: Adapted from AARP, National Council on Aging, American Health Care Association, Suncoast Gerontology Center, Assisted Living Federation of America, American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging)
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