Although we provide Home Health Care in Greenwich, New Canaan, Fairfield, Westchester, Westport Connecticutt; the following are key questions we encourage you to answer to help you evaluate and choose a nursing home or care center that provides a good fit for you.
At a Glance
* Is there current availability and if not, when do they anticipate an opening?
* Are specialty services available, and if so, are they offered in separate areas of the building (i.e. memory care, rehabilitation, hospice, ventilator, etc), or blended in one area?
* Is the nursing home conveniently located for friends and family to visit?
* Do residents appear to be clean, appropriately dressed for the season/ time of day, and well-groomed?
* Does the building appear to be clean and well-kept?
* Are the noise levels in the common areas comfortable?
* Is smoking allowed in the building?
* Are pets allowed in the building?
* Are furnishings comfortable and attractive?
* Is the temperature of the building comfortable for the residents?
* Is the building more residential or institutional in appearance and feel?
* Are there private, quiet areas where residents can visit with friends and family?
Staff
* Do the relationships between the staff members and residents appear to be warm, polite, respectful and engaging?
* Do staff members respect residents’ privacy?
* Are continuing education programs provided for all staff members?
* Does the nursing home conduct background checks on all staff?
* Does the tour guide (admissions person) know the names of residents throughout the building?
* Is the nursing home staffed with licensed nursing staff 24 hours per day?
* Does the same team of nursing assistants (CNAs) work with the same residents on a consistent basis?
* Is there a full-time social worker on staff?
* Are there doctors who visit the care center regularly?
Residents’ Rooms
* Is furniture provided in the rooms, and what items may be brought in by residents?
* Is there adequate storage space (closet and drawers) for each resident?
* Are the rooms shared or private?
* If the room is shared, how many people share the bathroom?
* Do residents have access to a personal telephone and television?
* Are computers available to residents?
* Can residents have a choice of roommates?
Care and Services
* Do residents receive preventive care, such as yearly flu shots?
* Can residents continue to see their personal doctors?
* Does the nursing home have an arrangement with a nearby hospital for emergencies?
* Are care plan meetings held with residents and family members at convenient times for everyone?
* How was the most recent state inspection report and have they corrected any deficiencies that they may have incurred?
Lifestyle
* How well do staff know the residents?
* How do they empower residents to be engaged in pursuits that are meaningful to them?
* Are residents offered choices for meal items?
* Are nutritious snacks and beverages available upon request?
* If assistance is needed, will staff help residents with eating and drinking at mealtimes?
* Are a variety of activity options available to residents?
* Are there outdoor areas for resident use and staff to assist them to go outside?
* Are there scheduled activities outings?
* Is there an active volunteer program in the nursing home?
* Does this nursing home have spiritual services that will meet your individual needs?
* Can you talk with other residents and family members to get their insights?
* Can you spend a day to observe life at the nursing home?
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