3 Important Questions to Ask When Touring an Assisted Living Community
Like any place we move, we want to make sure it’s the right fit. We want to fit in where we live. Choosing a community requires the same level of care and attention. If it’s time to start considering assisted living options, it’s great to get some tours scheduled of senior living communities near you. Knowing what to look for and what to ask can help you feel confident in finding the right senior living.
1. Is Care Personalized?
In assisted living, every resident has different needs depending on a multitude of factors. Some may need help with personal hygiene, medication management, comfortably getting around, or need help with multiple steps in the daily living process. Ask for clear examples of how staff and management handle care plans and work with residents and their families to create flexible plans that best reflect the personal needs and adjustments of the senior.
2. How Does the Staff Behave?
It is not only important to note how the staff interacts with you, but look around while touring to see what sort of relationship the staff has with the residents. Does the staff seem attentive, or are they disinterested or overwhelmed? If the staff seem to be struggling, it could be a sign that manager support is weak, leaving residents to suffer. You should be sure to seriously consider assisted living communities where staff and residents are engaging well, people are talking, smiling, and looking relaxed and content.
3. How Does the Community Handle Emergencies?
In the event that something serious were to happen, would staff be on site to help? When you’re touring, take the time to ask about the hours of the staff and what training are required. You should know the plan if the community needs to get in contact with a family member or medical professional.
Find Your Home at the Best Assisted Living in Nevada
Contact us today if you want to know about the best senior living community with built-in companionship, predictable budgeting, and modern memory care Nevada has to offer. MorningStar Senior Living in Sparks, Nevada takes care of the worry and stress of aging, allowing seniors more time to do the things they love. Whether it’s fulfilling a calling, finding a new opportunity through volunteerism, or spending time with friends and loved ones and relaxing, contact us to schedule a tour of our memory care community near you.
The unique mission statement of MorningStar Sparks “to honor, to serve, to invest,” sets us apart from other senior living communities. Our foundation is built upon honoring God, valuing all seniors, and investing in staff with a felt calling to serve.