How to Evaluate Residential Care Homes
Evaluating DFW residential care homes for your loved one can be stressful. It is important to remember that making the right decision is essential for their safety and quality of life. Use the tips below to help you make the right choice.
Prepare Yourself to Go In-depth
Many people look only at the exterior and how good a facility looks and uses that to make their decision. As with most things in life, looks can be deceiving. The view from outside a residential care facility only gives you the barest glimpse of what it is like for residents. When seeking a residential care home, be prepared to actually visit the home and find out more about what it offers. Note that there are no federal standards for smaller care facilities, which means that you will have to spend some time investigating to make sure that a facility is suitable.
Ask the Right Questions
If your loved one has pets, find out if the home allows animals. Do they allow smoking? Obviously, this will be an important factor if your loved one is a smoker. You should also find out if they allow smoking indoors. Do they provide transportation to medical appointments? Do they ensure that residents take their medication as prescribed? If your loved one has dementia, you will want to find out about the residential care home’s security. As dementia patients are prone to wandering, they will need a secure perimeter and doors with alarms.
Is the Location Convenient?
Your loved one may want to stay near the people they know. Is the residential care home close to their family and friends? This is one of the most important factors when it comes to choosing the right place. Other factors that you should consider when looking for the right location include the proximity to medical facilities. If there is a medical emergency, will your loved one have quick and easy access to emergency medical care?
Residential care can be your loved one’s best option for long-term care but only if you choose the right home. For more information on evaluating residential care homes and ensuring that your loved one receives the best possible care, contact us at Mayberry Gardens today.