Choosing an assisted living facility for yourself or a loved one is a huge decision. According to The National Center for Assisted Living, there are around 30,600 assisted living communities in the United States. It's imperative that you do plenty of research before making a final choice. Here are a few questions that you should consider asking a potential facility.

1. What Does This Facility Have to Offer?

You need to be aware that different communities offer different services and amenities. You need to get detailed information about what services are and aren't offered. Different individuals have different needs, so you should consider communities that meet your specific needs. You also want to make sure that you're considering communities that have the amenities that you want. For instance, if opportunities to stay active are important to you, then you'll want to make sure there are recreational facilities on site.

2. What Training Does the Staff Receive?

The types of services provided will determine the types of training that are required by staff members. For instance, if full-service nursing is available, then there will be staff members who are registered nurses. However, if medical assistance isn't a provided service, then there may not be anyone on staff who can assist with medical needs.

You will learn a lot about the facility when you ask about this. You will also want to find out how many staff members are employed and onsite at any given time.

3. How Many Residents Live Here?

This is also an important question because it can help you determine if you or your loved one will get the attention and care needed. If there are too many residents and not enough staff, then it can easily be assumed that there will be challenges in getting the right attention and care when needed. If there are too many residents, it might be easy to get lost in the crowd and just become another number.

4. What Types of Activities Are Available?

Staying active and engaged is very important in the older years. Isolation and loneliness can complicate physical and mental health problems. Find out what types of activities are available to keep residents active and engaged.

These are just a few questions you might want to ask when considering an assisted living facility. If you're looking for quality assisted living services, please contact us today at Angels Touch Assisted Living & Memory Care. We are happy to offer you and your loved one a virtual consultation!