Choosing a Nursing Home

Do you or a loved one need nursing home care?  If so, you will likely want to make sure that your loved one becomes a resident in a home that fits his or her many needs.  There are many features to take into consideration when choosing the best nursing home.

Take a look at the following guide to help make the best choice.

1. Choose a nursing home that isn’t too far away.

You may want to be able to visit your loved one often.  Choosing a nursing home that is relatively close to your home will allow you to do so.  Make sure that the important people in your loved one’s life are able to visit.

1. Make sure that the staff is friendly and helpful.

When visiting different nursing homes, get an idea of how the staff members act.  You want to choose a nursing home that has staff members who will respect and properly care for your loved one.  If nursing home staff members are friendly and go out of their way to answer your questions and address your concerns, chances are your loved one will be treated in the same manner.

1. Choose a nursing home that is clean is comfortable.

Does the nursing home of your choosing feel comfortable, relaxing and clean?  You don’t want your loved one living in an unclean or unsafe environment.  Make sure that the nursing home provides a homelike feel so that your loved one is able to get used to the new change.

1. Make sure the nursing home is able to accommodate your loved one’s needs.

Take into consideration the level of care that your loved one will need.  If your loved one has special medical needs, you will want to make sure that the nursing home that you choose is easily able to accommodate these needs.  Also consider needs such as social activities.  You want to make sure that your loved one feels comfortable at the nursing home of your choosing.

Follow the above tips when choosing a nursing home for your loved one.  If you have any questions about choosing a nursing home, consult with an experienced and qualified elder law attorney.

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Timothy P. Murphy

Timothy P. Murphy is an estate planning and elder law attorney whose practice emphasizes helping people to build, preserve and pass on their wealth. He works with his clients to accomplish their goals while avoiding unnecessary court proceedings and minimizing or eliminating exposure to death taxes.

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