Questions to Ask a Nursing Home During Your Tour
Deciding to move your loved one into a nursing home can be a hard choice to make. Even if it is what is best for them, it can be a difficult decision among family members as a lot of factors should be considered. For example, there are a lot of different senior care living facility options like assisted living, a retirement community, independent living facilities, memory care, and more. At Cedar Hill in Vermont, we are dedicated to providing you and your family with all the information necessary to decide on your loved one’s care and living situation. No matter your questions or concerns, our director or staff will provide you with resources and answers. Keep reading to learn more about the types of questions you should be asking during any nursing home tour and what Cedar Hill has to offer.
What Kind of Training and Experience Does Your Staff Have?
During your tour, you should take notice of the staff and how they interact with the residents. Ask your tour guide questions concerning the staff to resident ratio, and turnover rate, as well as questions directly about the type of training and experience the facility staff has to offer. These questions can be especially helpful if you are looking for a specific type of care, such as an Alzheimer’s or memory care unit.
Can Staff Members Administer Medications?
While some families may be looking for the perfect retirement home option for their parents or grandparents, other families may be looking for a nursing home that can accommodate specific care needs, like medication. Ensuring that your family member’s needs are fully met is critical when selecting the right Vermont nursing home facility.
What Type of Apartments Do you Have Available?
As mentioned above, different types of facilities are for different needs. At Cedar Hill, we are dedicated to providing families with a facility that feels like home. Our pet-friendly campus has a variety of rooms and apartments to accommodate any medical needs, as well as provide a close-knit community for seniors. We offer a variety of senior living options for care including independent living, assisted living, short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing care, state-of-the-art memory care, Alzheimer’s care facility, respite care, and comfortable, dignified end-of-life care accommodations. Check it out for yourself through our Cedar Hill virtual tour!
Do You Offer Free Transportation or Transportation Alternatives?
Transportation services can be a huge deciding factor when it comes to choosing a nursing home or senior care facility. Having free transportation or transportation alternatives can provide seniors with the ability to travel to doctor’s appointments or even perform errands. Always ensure this topic is fully covered when touring a senior care facility.
At Cedar Hill, we understand choosing a senior care facility is a huge decision. Since 1988, we have been providing exceptional care through our independent living, assisted living, short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing care, state-of-the-art memory care, and Alzheimer’s care facility, respite care, and comfortable, dignified end-of-life care services. Get in touch to learn more about our Vermont senior care facility and services. We are looking forward to talking with you!
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