Having a loved one in a nursing home can be an emotional experience. You want to make sure their needs are met by the facility and that they are being given the care that was promised and that they deserve.
- Are you comfortable?
- Do you feel safe?
- Do you feel respected?
- Is anything worrying you?
- Do you like the staff—and any staff member in particular?
- If you need help and you push the call button, how long before somebody comes?
- Have you gotten to know any of the other residents?
- When is your loved one up?
- Are your loved one’s meals appropriately prepared, e.g., soft or pureed food if your loved one has trouble chewing?
- Is your loved one taking medications when and as often as needed? (The timing of each medication should be documented.) If there’s been a consistent problem, how is that being addressed?
- Is there a reason to change any medications?
- Is your loved one exercising or participating in other physical activities?
- Is your loved one social?