Choosing a Nursing Home
Finding the right nursing home for your loved one is an important decision—and it should feel like choosing a new home, not just a care setting. The right community will provide comfort, safety, and opportunities for your loved one to thrive while giving families peace of mind.
As you explore options, here are some key things to consider:
- Quality of Care & Services – Look for a facility that offers the level of support your loved one needs, whether that’s help with daily living, skilled nursing care, or specialized memory support.
- Resident Rights & Dignity – Every nursing home must honor the Resident’s Bill of Rights, which ensures respect, safety, privacy, access to medical care, and a voice in daily choices.
- Environment & Atmosphere – When you visit, notice how the community feels. Are staff warm and welcoming? Do residents look engaged and comfortable? Is the environment clean, cheerful, and home-like?
- Personalized Care & Lifestyle – The best facilities create individualized care plans and offer activities, spiritual support, and social opportunities that enrich daily life.
- Involvement & Transparency – Families should feel welcome at any time and included in care planning. Open communication and visible teamwork are strong signs of a supportive community.
Most importantly, take time to visit. Tour the campus, meet the staff, and see how residents interact. Bring your loved one if possible—after all, this will be their home, and their comfort matters most.
Choosing a nursing home is about more than care—it’s about finding a place where your loved one will feel safe, valued, and connected.
