Assisted Living Checklist
Assisted Living Checklist
By Relocation Property Services
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7 LEVELS OF ASSISTANCE
* Independent Living -- seniors living on their own with a few assistive services
* Assisted Living -- personal care in homelike or institutional setting
* Nursing Homes -- daily nursing and comprehensive support for disabled
* In Home Care -- workers do chores and provide personal and nursing care
* Group Homes -- seniors living independently in a house and splitting costs
* Shared Housing -- owner sharing a home, services negotiated individually
* Adult Foster Care -- family caring for a dependent person in their home
ASK ABOUT THE SERVICES PROVIDED
* activities (crafts, social events, sports, educational, etc.)
* meals (individually prepared or in a dining room)
* housekeeping, laundry, and lawn care
* transportation
* security
* help with grooming, bathing, and dressing
* administration and management of medications
* skilled nursing care
* shopping and errand running
* social services and therapeutic care
* spiritual services and worship
* emergency medical care
CHECK THE FACILITY OUT
* Are services provided by in-house staff or outsourced to other agencies?
* Do you have a choice of room / apartment sizes and layouts?
* Do they make it easy for friends and family to visit?
* What does the monthly rate include? Are there charges for other services?
* Can furniture and other personal items be brought from home?
* What kinds of activities and recreation are available? How often?
* Is the facility clean, well-run, and efficient?
* Can the facility provide a higher level of care later on if needed?
* Is the facility licensed by the state? A member of AAHSA?
* Is the facility certified for Medicare and / or Medicaid?
SAFETY FEATURES
* well-lit stairs and halls
* handrails in the bath tub and by the toilet
* emergency call buttons in the rooms
* well-marked exits
* fire and smoke alarms for the hearing impaired
* ADA-compliant doorways, elevators, and bathrooms
* limited nor no use of physical and chemical restraints
* a bill of rights that identifies and respects residents’ individual rights
Relocation Property Services is a nationwide relocation resource and service network. For more information, go to the RPS website at www.rpsrelocation.com.
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