What warning signs should I look for when choosing an assisted living facility?

Answer 1

You should visit the facility at different times of day to observe how the facility's staff treats its residents. Do the residents look well-cared for? Are there enough staff members to take care of all the residents, or does the staff look overwhelmed? Are there any activities available to residents, or are they left to sit and watch TV? On the most basic level, inspect the facility for cleanliness, safety mechanisms that residents might need such as elevators, wheelchairs, handrails in the hallways and bathrooms, etc. How does the staff treat its residents? If it doesn't look and feel like a place where you would feel comfortable spending time, don't send your loved on there.