Try: What kinds of group individual recreational activities if any are offered 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 are residents pets allowed in the residence does facility have pets and who cares for them information references "independent living community ilc checklist " available at www carepathways com

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*This information is listed as a Fact Sheet and is not explicitly medically licensed

Try: Ask about the residence residence’s practices and philosophy regarding staffing what are the hiring procedures and requirements for eligibility are criminal background checks references and certifications required is there a staff-training program in place and what does it entail is staff courteous to residents and to each other do they responses for assistance timely is the administrator or appropriate staff person generally available to answer questions or discuss problems and would you be comfortable dealing with them on a daily basis information references "independent living community ilc checklist " available at www carepathways com

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*This information is listed as a Fact Sheet and is not explicitly medically licensed

Try: Does the residence provide any meals if so how many times a day how many days a week and how does the menu vary from meal to meal what about special diets; does a qualified dietitian plan or approve menus are residents involved in menu planning and may they request special foods does dining room environment encourage residents to relax socialize and enjoy their food are common dining areas available and when may residents eat meals in their units are meals provided only at set times or is there some flexibility are snacks available how many meals are included in the fee if a resident becomes ill is tray service available can residents have guests dine with them for an additional fee is there a private dining room for special events and occasions if desired information references "independent living community ilc checklist " available at www carepathways com

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Keywords: Independent living checklist evaluate housing moving

*This information is listed as a Fact Sheet and is not explicitly medically licensed

Try: Have the common areas and apartments been designed to allow you to live as easily and independently as you would like 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 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 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 "independent living community ilc checklist " available at www carepathways com

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Try: Can the facility provide a list of available services and are residents and families involved in developing the service agreement who provides these services what are their qualifications 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 is there a staff person to coordinate home care visits from a nurse physical or occupational therapist etc when needed on temporary basis to what extent if any are medical services available and how are these services provided are housekeeping linen service and personal laundry included in the fees or are they available at an additional charge are on-site laundry facilities available and convenient 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 or nearby information references "independent living community ilc checklist " available at www carepathways com

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Try: Use this checklist to help evaluate first impressions of an independent living community before moving in 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 be for a unit to become available information references "independent living community ilc checklist " available at www carepathways com

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*This information is listed as a Fact Sheet and is not explicitly medically licensed

Try: When looking at lighting and ventilation in the home for possible modifications it may be helpful to answer the following questions do you have night lights where they are needed is the lighting in each room sufficient for the use of the room is the lighting bright enough to ensure safety is each room well-ventilated with good air circulation information references "home modifications" 2010 available at www eldercare gov

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Keywords: Lighting ventilation independence safety living at home accessibility adaptability universal design disabilities fair housing

*This information is listed as a Fact Sheet and is not explicitly medically licensed

Try: When looking at floors in the home for possible modifications it may be helpful to answer the following questions are all of the floors in your home on the same level are steps up and down marked in some way are all floor surfaces safe and covered with non-slip or non-skid materials do you have scatter rugs or doormats that could be hazardous information references "home modifications" 2010 available at www eldercare gov

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Keywords: Floors independence safety living at home accessibility adaptability universal design disabilities fair housing

*This information is listed as a Fact Sheet and is not explicitly medically licensed

Try: When looking at hallways steps and stairways in the home for possible modifications it may be helpful to answer the following questions are hallways and stairs in good condition do all of your hallways and stairs have smooth safe surfaces do your stairs have steps that are big enough for your whole foot do you have handrails on both sides of the stairway are your stair rails wide enough for you to grasp them securely would you benefit from building a ramp to replace the stairs or steps inside or outside of your home information references "home modifications" 2010 available at www eldercare gov

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Keywords: Hallways steps stairways independence safety living at home accessibility adaptability universal design disabilities fair housing

*This information is listed as a Fact Sheet and is not explicitly medically licensed

Try: Install grab rails in tub or shower provide a tub bench or tub chair for sitting in tub install hand held shower nozzle remove any scatter rugs and furnish bath mat and non-skid strips in tub replace glass shower doors with unbreakable plastic install grab bars safety frame and or raised seat on or near toilet lock up razor blades sharp objects and store away electrical devices be certain that light switches outlets and toilet paper are accessible information references "home care " available at www carepathways com

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Keywords: Home safety checklist home safety bathroom

*This information is listed as a Fact Sheet and is not explicitly medically licensed