Questions to ask on a tour
Choosing care for a loved one is a big decision. Bring this list when you tour or call a facility — good questions make the differences between places clear.
Care & staffing
- What is the ratio of caregivers to residents during the day and overnight?
- Is staff trained in dementia and memory care? How is that training kept current?
- How do you handle a medical emergency, and how close is the nearest hospital?
- Is a nurse on site, and during which hours?
Cost & what's included
- What is the base monthly cost, and what does it include?
- Which services cost extra, and how are care levels priced?
- How often do rates change, and how much notice do you give?
- What happens if a resident's funds run out?
Daily life
- What does a typical day look like? What activities are offered?
- What are the meals like, and can you accommodate dietary needs?
- What are the visiting policies for family?
- How do you keep families informed about a loved one's wellbeing?
Licensing & safety
- What is your current license type and status? (You can confirm this on the official record we link from each listing.)
- Have there been recent inspections or citations, and how were they resolved?
- What is your move-out or discharge policy?
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