Try: Choosing a nursing facility is a difficult decision it takes time to research visit weigh the options and make the final choice having all of this information in hand ahead of time will make the transition easier if it becomes necessary to move the Care recipient (cr) to a skilled nursing facility snf begin by making a list of all of the snfs that will be under consideration and making an appointment to visit the importance of a personal inspection cannot be overemphasized factors that should be considered in evaluating a skilled nursing facility ask friends relatives social workers or social groups if they have any recommendations or feedback on any of the prospective choices does the facility accept your insurance or medicare does the facility have a waiting list if so how long ask to see the facility’s operating certificate to confirm the services offered the law in the state where the facility is located governs what can and cannot be done there will be both similarities and differences among the various states is the facility licensed with proper medicare and medicaid certification when you enter the facility does it look neat and tidy and have a clean smell what are the visiting arrangements can the family come anytime check the department of health and state inspection reports surveys of the facility are the rooms clean large and comfortable can the room selection be changed if roommates are not compatible are the residents treated with dignity and respect are they clean and well cared for are there enough staff members to provide quality care are the common areas cheerful and well maintained always visit once during a mealtime and check on the quality and quantity of food served is it nutritious and appetizing is the hot food hot and the cold food cold is food available other than mealtimes what types of social and recreational activities are available for residents speak to a few residents to get a feel for their overall experiences is the building fireproof with handrails and other safety aids in evidence how are personal possessions of the residents protected are the physical and occupational therapy programs satisfactory can you have your own physician or is there a house physician on call is there a grievance procedure or resident counsel are there regular family meetings information references
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*This information is listed as a Fact Sheet and is not explicitly medically licensed