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Use these checklists to help evaluate the level and type of senior care you are looking for.

  • Independent Living

    An independent living checklist is useful because the independent housing industry offers many alternatives; therefore, it is important that those individuals interested in exploring independent housing take the time to understand their personal needs and what different communities offer. It is also critical to review and compare the different services available and whether additional charges are incurred or if monthly rent includes the service.

    Although there are many more questions and insights you have personally, this is merely a guideline to assist with your initial tour and information gathering.

  • Assisted Living

    Although there are many more questions and insights you have personally, this is merely a guideline to assist with your initial tour and information gathering. If possible, both the family and the older person should be involved in the decision-making process. The more an older person participates in the planning process, the better he or she will be able to adjust to the new environment. It is also critical to review and compare the different services available and whether additional charges are incurred or if monthly rent includes the service.

  • Nursing Home

    Use the following checklist to heighten your awareness of what to look for as you assess various nursing homes. Although there are many more questions and insights you have personally, this is merely a guideline to assist with your initial tour and information gathering. It is also critical to review and compare the different services available and whether additional charges are incurred or if monthly fees includes the service.