Ccrcs are retirement communities that offer more than one kind of housing and different levels of care in the same community there may be individual…

Try: Ccrcs are retirement communities that offer more than one kind of housing and different levels of care in the same community there may be individual homes or apartments for residents who still live on their own an assisted living facility for people who need some help with daily care and a nursing home for those who require higher levels of care residents move from one level to another based on their individual needs but usually stay within the ccrc if you are considering a ccrc be sure to check the quality information see pages 17-25 and inspection report posted in the facility of its nursing home your ccrc contract usually requires you to use the ccrc’s nursing home if you need nursing home care some ccrc’s will only admit people into their nursing home if they are living in another section of the retirement community many ccrcs generally require a large payment before you move in called an entry fee and charge monthly fees find out if a ccrc is accredited and get advice on selecting this type of community from the commission on accreditation of rehabilitation facilities and the continuing care accreditation commission carf-ccac by calling 1-202-587-5001 you can also visit www carf org information references "guide to choosing a nursing home" by centers for medicare and medicaid services 2008 available at www medicare gov

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Does the residence provide three nutritionally balanced meals a day seven days a week and how does the menu vary from meal to meal observe…

Try: Does the residence provide three nutritionally balanced meals a day seven days a week and how does the menu vary from meal to meal observe meal times do all residents who need assistance with eating get help does staff give each resident enough time to chew food thoroughly and complete the meal what about special diets; does a dietitian plan or approve menus are resident resident’s weight routinely monitored are residents involved in menu planning can request special foods are snacks available does dining room environment encourage residents to relax socialize and enjoy their food are water pitchers glasses accessible in rooms and does staff assist with drinking as needed are common dining areas available is tray service available when ill and staff to assist may meals be provided at a time a resident would like or are there set times for meals may residents have guests for meals in the dining room for an additional fee is there a private dining room for special events and occasions information references "nursing home checklist " available at www carepathways com

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What type of healthcare and personal care services are available does the facility have both short and long-term services such as routine physical and dental…

Try: What type of healthcare and personal care services are available does the facility have both short and long-term services such as routine physical and dental vision examinations as well as skilled nursing can the facility provide a list of available services and are residents and families involved in developing the care plan service agreement who provides these services what are their qualifications are physical occupational or speech therapy services available onsite who coordinates these services and how are they billed to medicare medicaid or other third party insurance is staff available to provide 24-hour assistance with activities of daily living adls if needed adls include dressing eating mobility hygiene grooming bathing toileting incontinence does the residence have alzheimer alzheimer’s programs or other dementias and other specialized areas how does staff safely manage residents who might wander is staff available to assist residents who experience memory orientation of judgment losses how are medical emergencies handled does the residence have a clearly stated procedure for responding to medical emergencies is there an arrangement with a nearby hospital are housekeeping linen service and personal laundry included in the fees or extra charges does the residence provide transportation to doctors offices the hairdresser shopping and other activities desired by residents and can it be arranged on short notice are pharmacy barber beautician and or physical therapy services offered on-site how does staff safely administer monitor and assist a resident in taking medicine does the residence residence’s pharmacy provide delivery consultation and review of medicines does a staff physician visit the resident regularly for medical checkups or can resident his have own personal physician information references "nursing home checklist " available at www carepathways com

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What kinds of group individual recreational activities are offered and who schedules them is there an organized activities program with a posted daily schedule of…

Try: What kinds of group individual recreational activities are offered and who schedules them is there an organized activities program with a posted daily schedule of events do volunteers and family members come into the residence to participate conduct programs does the facility schedule trips or go to other events off premises do residents participate in activities outside of the residence in the neighboring community are the resident activity social areas appropriate and desirable to the prospective resident are there supplies for social activities hobbies games cards crafts computers gardening are religious services held on the premises or arrangements made for nearby services are there fitness facilities as well as regularly scheduled exercise classes does the residence create a sense of community by allowing residents to participate in certain activities or perform simple chores for the group as a whole does facility have pets who is responsible for their care information references "nursing home checklist " available at www carepathways com

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Are nursing staff members courteous and friendly to residents and to other staff do nursing staff respond timely to residents requests for assistance such as…

Try: Are nursing staff members courteous and friendly to residents and to other staff do nursing staff respond timely to residents requests for assistance such as help getting in and out of bed dressing and going to the bathroom which nursing staff members are involved in planning the resident resident’s individual care are they the same ones who give the care to residents ask questions about staff turnover is there frequent turnover among certified nursing assistants cnas what about turnover for nurses and supervisors including the director of nursing and the administrator what is the nursing staff to resident ratio how many registered nurses rns and licensed practical nurses lpns are on staff how many per shift what is their training education what is the nursing assistant to resident ratio and how many are on staff how many on each shift what kind of training do certified nursing assistants cnas receive what is history of compliance with staffing ratios are there incentives to help with staffing how does the nursing home ensure that all staff maintains licensure certification receives continuing education and keeps their knowledge and skills up-to-date information references "nursing home checklist " available at www carepathways com

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It’s a good idea to have a checklist on hand when visiting different living facilities to help make a final decision use this checklist to…

Try: It’s a good idea to have a checklist on hand when visiting different living facilities to help make a final decision use this checklist to document first impressions of the facility do you like the facility facility’s location and outward appearance is the facility convenient for frequent visits by family and friends is the facility near a shopping and entertainment complex can the resident access a medical complex easily is public transportation available accessible are you welcomed with a warm greeting from the staff does the staff address residents by their names and interact with them during your tour do you notice the residents socializing with each other and do they appear content can you talk with residents about how they like living there and about the staff is the staff appropriately dressed friendly and outgoing do the staff members treat each other in a professional manner are visits with the residents encouraged and welcome at any time what percentage of the apartments has been rented and is occupied is there a waiting list if so how long do they estimate it will take to be admitted information references "assisted living facility alf checklist " available at www carepathways com

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Is the floor plan well designed and easy to follow are doorways hallways and rooms accommodating to wheelchairs and walkers are elevators available for those…

Try: Is the floor plan well designed and easy to follow are doorways hallways and rooms accommodating to wheelchairs and walkers are elevators available for those unable to use stairways and handrails to aid in walking are floors of a non-skid material and carpets conducive for safe walking 8does the residence have good lighting sprinklers and clearly marked exits is the residence clean free of odors and appropriately heated cooled what is the facility facility’s means of security if a resident wanders are the common areas in general attractive comfortable and clean is there an outside courtyard or patio for residents and visitors can they garden does the residence provide ample security and is there an emergency evacuation plan are there different sizes and types of units available with optional floor plans are single units available and or double occupancy units for sharing with another person does residence have furnished unfurnished rooms what is provided or what can they bring may they decorate their own rooms is there adequate storage space is a 24-hour emergency response system accessible from the unit with own lockable door are bathrooms private with handicapped accommodations for wheelchairs and walkers do all units have a telephone and cable tv and how is billing handled does kitchen unit have refrigerator sink cooking element and can food be kept in their units may residents smoke in their units or are there designated public areas information references "assisted living facility alf checklist " available at www carepathways com

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It’s a good idea to have a checklist on hand when visiting different retirement communities to help make a final decision use this checklist to…

Try: It’s a good idea to have a checklist on hand when visiting different retirement communities to help make a final decision use this checklist to document first impressions of the retirement community do you like the facility facility’s location and outward appearance is the facility convenient for frequent visits by family and friends is the facility near a shopping and entertainment complex can the resident access a medical complex easily is public transportation available accessible are you welcomed with a warm greeting from the staff does the staff address residents by their names and interact with them during your tour do you notice the residents socializing with each other and do they appear content can you talk with residents about how they like living there and about the staff is the staff appropriately dressed friendly and outgoing do the staff members treat each other in a professional manner are visits with the residents encouraged and welcome at any time what percentage of the apartments has been rented and is occupied is there a waiting list if so how long do they estimate it will take to be admitted information references "continuing care retirement community ccrc checklist " available at www carepathways com

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Is the floor plan well designed and easy to follow are doorways hallways and rooms accommodating to wheelchairs and walkers are elevators available for those…

Try: Is the floor plan well designed and easy to follow are doorways hallways and rooms accommodating to wheelchairs and walkers are elevators available for those unable to use stairways and handrails to aid in walking are floors of a non-skid material and carpets conducive for safe walking does the residence have good lighting sprinklers and clearly marked exits is the residence clean free of odors and appropriately heated cooled what is the facility facility’s means of security if a resident wanders are the common areas in general attractive comfortable and clean is there an outside courtyard or patio for residents and visitors and can they garden does the residence provide ample security and is there an emergency evacuation plan are there different sizes and types of units housing available with optional floor plans are single units available and or double occupancy units for sharing with another person does residence have furnished unfurnished rooms what is provided or what can they bring may they decorate their own rooms is there adequate storage space is a 24-hour emergency response system accessible from the unit with own lockable door are bathrooms private with handicapped accommodations for wheelchairs and walkers do all units have a telephone and cable tv and how is billing handled does kitchen unit have refrigerator sink cooking element and can food be kept in their units may residents smoke in their units or are there designated public areas information references "continuing care retirement community ccrc checklist " available at www carepathways com

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What what’s involved with the moving in out process how is the initial needs assessment done does assessment process include the resident family facility staff…

Try: What what’s involved with the moving in out process how is the initial needs assessment done does assessment process include the resident family facility staff along with the physician is there a written plan for the care of each resident and is there an ongoing process for assessing a resident resident’s need for services and how often are those needs evaluated inquire as to what kinds of contracts are available to you the ccrc contract is a legal agreement between you the consumer and a continuing care retirement community this agreement generally secures living accommodations and services including health care services over the long term determine what fee structure and contract option best suits you the three most common types of ccrc agreements are extensive contract this offers unlimited long-term nursing care for little or no substantial increase in your usual monthly payments modified contract this includes a specified amount of long-term nursing care beyond which you are responsible for payment fee-for-service you pay full daily rates for all long-term nursing care required find out what the payment schedule is and if the residents own or rent their unit what is the basic entrance charge and what is included for that fee what charges are extra how much is the monthly fee how often can it be increased and for what reasons is there a limit on the amount of increase per year what is the history on monthly fee increases are refunds or rate reductions ever granted under what conditions are any portions of the charges covered under long-term care insurance that the resident may already have or be eligible for are there charges that are duplicated what happens if a couple moves into an apartment and then one of them must go to the nursing home and or dies will the other one be allowed to stay in the same apartment and how will this effect rates what happens if someone wants to leave after just a few weeks or months or if they die is any portion of the entrance fee refunded to their estate what type of health and medical coverage is included in the entrance and monthly fees are dental work vision exams and routine wellness checkups included what determines when a resident is moved to a nursing care facility and who decides will the facility guarantee that nursing home care will be available on the premises or nearby when needed what rates will residents be charged for such care do billing payment and credit policies seem fair and reasonable may resident handle his own finances with staff assistance if able must a family member outside party be designated information references "continuing care retirement community ccrc checklist " available at www carepathways com

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