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.

 

 

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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