Beware of the contract terms and additional charges for care. Some charge for care even when you are not in the facility. Some have various types of care charges and a scale which they place your loved one on. The facility can reassess and change the charges in some cases. Ask the residents whether the call buttons are answered in a timely fashion. See if the meals are appealing and the selections to your loved ones taste. Check to see if there are always snacks available. Who is their physician or nurse practitioner and how often do they come into the facility. Do they take the residents to doctor's appointments. What is their activity schedule and would it appeal to your loved one. Do they accept Medicaid if you think you may need it. Look at the occupancy rate. If there are many empty rooms, be wary. Ask some of the staff how long they have worked at this location.
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