Touring a care home is the single best way to know if it’s right for your loved one — but it’s easy to walk out remembering the carpet color and forgetting the questions that actually matter. Use this checklist on your next visit.
About the care
- What is the caregiver-to-resident ratio, day and night?
- Are caregivers consistent, or do they rotate frequently?
- How are medications managed and tracked?
- How do you handle a medical emergency?
- Can you care for my parent as their needs increase — including memory care or hospice?
About daily life
- What does a typical day look like?
- Who prepares meals, and can you accommodate special diets?
- What activities and outings are offered?
- How do you keep families informed and involved?
About the home and cost
- Is the home clean, safe, and comfortable? Trust your senses.
- What is the all-in monthly cost, and what could change it?
- Are there any extra or hidden fees?
- What payment options do you accept?
Most of all, notice how the home feels, and how the residents who live there look and are treated. At Folsom Comfort Care, we welcome every question — come tour our Folsom home and see how a true home should feel. Call (916) 628-8131 to arrange a visit.