| What
is the most important thing to you in selecting
a community? |
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| What
style of community do you prefer? Home-like setting
or a luxury environment? |
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| How
many bedrooms are you interested in? |
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| How
many bathrooms are you interested in? |
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| Do
you require special medical attention or services? |
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| Would
you like to decorate your own home? |
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| Would
you like to have pets? |
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| Would
you like to participate in organized classes,
events or activities? |
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| Do
you like the facility's location? |
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| Do
you like the facility's appearance? |
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| Is
the facility convenient for frequent visits by
family and friends? |
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| Is
the facility near a shopping and entertainment
complex? |
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| Can
residents access a medical complex easily? |
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| Is
public transportation available/accessible? |
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| Does
the staff present themselves in a caring & professional
manner? |
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| Do
residents socialize with each other and do they
appear content? |
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| Can
you talk with residents about how they feel about
the community? |
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| Is
the staff appropriately dressed, friendly and
outgoing? |
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| Does
the staff treat each other in a professional
manner? |
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| Are
visits with the residents encouraged and welcomed
at any time? |
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| Is
the floor plan well designed and easy to follow? |
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| Are
entryways & rooms accessible by wheelchairs & walkers? |
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| Are
elevators with handrails available? |
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| Are
floors of a non-skid material and carpets conducive
for safe walking? |
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| Does
the residence have good lighting? |
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| Are
there fire sprinklers and clearly marked exits? |
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| Is
the residence clean, free of odors and appropriately
heated/cooled? |
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| Are
there security features implemented for the safety
of the residents? |
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| Are
the common areas attractive, comfortable and
clean? |
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| Is
there an outside courtyard or patio for residents
and visitors? |
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| Does
the floorplan accommodate your needs? |
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| Are
single units available and/or double occupancy
units available? |
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| Is
the unit style you prefer available? |
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| May
residents decorate their own rooms? |
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| Is
there adequate storage space? |
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| Is
a 24-hour emergency response system accessible
from the unit? |
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| Are
bathrooms private with handicap accommodations? |
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| Does
the kitchen have refrigerator/sink/cooking elements? |
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Your Senior
Living Checklist