RESIDENCE CHECKLIST

Choosing the right assisted living facility is as important as choosing the right house or condominium---it should be an involved and carefully thought-through process. Below are points for you to consider.

• Visit the facilities which you are considering
   
• Talk to the staff
   
• Talk to the residents
   
• Read any brochures and information offered
   
• Make several visits—at various times of the day and week so as to get a full impression
   
• Tour the facilities paying special attention to the attitudes of the staff and residents as these are future housing mates
   
• Find out the regulations that apply and ensure that the facilities have complied with these
   
• Complete the checklist (see the .pdf link below)
   
• Compare the findings of the checklist—establish your priorities and the importance of your findings
   
• What are the trends in your community for this type of living
   
• Involve your family members in your decisions
   
• Tour the two finalists of the list with a family member
   
• Decision-time

Some Residence Checklist guidelines - Click for a printable .pdf version

 
 
Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending.
(Anonymous)