Three Tips for Choosing the Right Assisted Living Facility for Mom

November 22, 2016 by ·

Assisted Living in Spanish Fort AL

When a person ultimately decides that assisted living is for them, it can be a pivotal moment in life. Some people are reluctant to even consider assisted living or other senior care options because they don’t know much about it.Assisted-Living-Spanish Fort-AL

It’s easy to assume assisted living is really not much different than nursing home care, even though the two are nothing alike. When you get down to it, choosing the right assisted living facility is a significant component for a senior enjoying their life in one of these environments.

Here are three tips that might just might help an elderly individual focus on the right facility for them that will meet their needs and where they will feel most comfortable.

Tip for Choosing the Right Assisted Living Facility #1: Include the senior in the process.

Some family members may take it upon themselves to go around and visit various assisted living communities and ultimately choose which one is best for their elderly family member. The senior has every right to determine not only what type of care they receive, if they want any type of care at all, but also where they want to live.

Make sure the elderly person is involved in the process from the start. A family member can certainly call around and ask questions about certain facilities and find out when they can tour the facility, but the senior should be included in everything, which means sharing what you learned from those initial conversations.

Tip for Choosing the Right Assisted Living Facility #2: Taking a tour.

It’s absolutely essential to take a tour before committing to any particular facility. A tour can provide a great deal of insight into the facility, the safety, comfort, and amenities it offers.

A tour can also provide an opportunity to meet some of the residents and that can be a great way for the senior to determine if he or she will actually be comfortable in this new home environment.

Tip for Choosing the Right Assisted Living Facility #3: Speak to residents, if possible.

If it’s possible, if the facility allows it, it’s highly recommended that any senior considering moving into one of these facilities gets an opportunity to speak to other residents. This is where he or she can find out a great deal about the area, the friendliness of those residents, and what they might expect from the perspective of a peer.

When you follow some of these tips, choosing the right facility becomes an easier prospect for any senior and/or family.

If you or an aging loved one are considering Assisted Living near Spanish Fort, AL, contact Ashbury Manor Specialty Care and Assisted Living at 251-317-3017.

 

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About Cindy Johnson

Ashbury Manor’s Administrator since 2008, Cindy Johnson is a long-time expert in the assisted living field. Prior to her arrival at Ashbury Manor, Cindy managed acquisitions and crisis management for existing and new larger senior care project developments for eleven years. As regional manager for an Oregon-based assisted living management company, Cindy was directly responsible for operations for five 50-65 bed assisted living facilities. As manager during the transition to new ownership, Cindy reorganized internal operations and conducted leadership training for Executive Directors. As a result of her management and expertise, one of the company’s facilities (in Ocala, Florida) received a deficiency-free survey, resulting in the lifting of a moratorium on operation.

A nurse for 36 years, senior care has always been Cindy’s passion. Desiring to work more closely with residents, Cindy became a Category II Administrator in 2005. As Ashbury Manor’s Administrator, Cindy understands the complexities associated with dementia and cognitive impairment and she has fallen in love with seniors with dementia or cognitive impairment and their families.

Cindy is Treasurer of the local “Senior Coalition” chapter. She enjoys mentoring new candidates who want to become administrators.

As a 16-bed facility, with Cindy's training and experience, our residents and their families can be sure Ashbury Manor’s carefully selected staff provides the expertise of a larger facility while maintaining the individualized personal care of a small special needs home.
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