How to choose
As generally understood by the public, a nursing home is a long term facility that provides nursing care to residents who need safety, security, personal and professional care, and who may also need some assistance in daily living. Many nursing homes also offer respite care - short-term care for residents/patients in order to provide a break for family or home carers. Nursing homes may offer dementia care - for residents/patients who suffer from dementia and so have special needs. Nursing homes also offer palliative care - also known as end of life care for residents/patients who have a life-threatening illness or are approaching the end of life. Many families need to choose a nursing home because of a crisis, and looking back they often wish they had time to inform themselves more fully. Because a nursing home may be the home for your family member for many years, it is important to be sure that your choice offers the quality of care and lifestye that is the best fit for your needs.
- Where do I start?
- The first steps in finding a nursing home.
- Plan your visit
- Tips for visiting a nursing home.
- Questions to ask
- Questions to ask
- Nursing Home Checklist
