{"id":102,"date":"2024-07-11T18:24:37","date_gmt":"2024-07-11T18:24:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.asccare.com\/?page_id=102"},"modified":"2024-11-19T13:50:55","modified_gmt":"2024-11-19T18:50:55","slug":"tips-for-visiting-an-independent-living-community","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.asccare.com\/tips-for-visiting-an-independent-living-community\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for Visiting an Independent Living Community"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Whether it\u2019s independent or assisted living, memory care or skilled nursing, the best way to make an informed decision about which community to move to is with an in-person visit. You\u2019ll have an opportunity to tour the community, ask questions of the staff and meet residents.<\/span><\/p>

When you visit, it\u2019s important to bring along a list of questions to ask and items to look for on your tour. <\/span>K<\/span>eep<\/span>ing<\/span> careful notes about each community<\/span> is also invaluable<\/span>. <\/span>This information will help you with both.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Evaluating Your Independent Living Options<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Here are a few suggestions to keep in mind as you prepare for an independent living community visit:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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As is true of any industry, the quality and experience of <\/span>the <\/span>staff <\/span>has<\/span> a direct impact on c<\/span>ustomer<\/span> satisfaction. You\u2019ll want to ask <\/span>the staff at each community you visit<\/span> about the <\/span>team\u2019s <\/span>experience and how long the average team member has been with the community. Also find out whether the staff undergo background checks, <\/span>as well as <\/span>what type of training is provided.<\/span> Both the initial employee orientation and the ongoing training programs are vital to resident<\/span>s\u2019<\/span> health and happiness.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Another important consideration is the <\/span>depth and variety of resident activities. D<\/span>oes the community offer <\/span>different programs and events <\/span>every day? Is there a mix of <\/span>activities that <\/span>nurture the body, <\/span>mind<\/span> and spirit? Are there <\/span>also <\/span>opportunities <\/span>to participate in<\/span> group outings to popular local and regional destinations, such as <\/span>zoos, <\/span>art museums, shopping centers and restaurants? If you <\/span>are<\/span> interest<\/span>ed<\/span> in learning or reconnecting with a hobby that isn\u2019t currently offered, such as <\/span>playing the <\/span>guitar <\/span>or <\/span>chair yoga<\/span>, is the community able to add it to their schedule? <\/span>These are all good questions to ask to gain better insight into resident lifestyle.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Take some time to think through<\/span> what is important to you<\/span>, both<\/span> in <\/span>this stage of your <\/span>retirement<\/span> and in the future<\/span>. <\/span><\/p>