Choosing the right assisted living facility is as important as choosing the right house or condominium---it should be an involved and carefully thought-through process. Below are points for you to consider.

• Visit the facilities which you are considering
  
• Talk to the staff
  
• Talk to the residents
  
• Read any brochures and information offered
  
• Make several visits—at various times of the day and week so as to get a full impression
  
• Tour the facilities paying special attention to the attitudes of the staff and residents as these are future housing mates
  
• Find out the regulations that apply and ensure that the facilities have complied with these
  
• Complete the checklist
  
• Compare the findings of the checklist—establish your priorities and the importance of your findings
  
• What are the trends in your community for this type of living
  
• Involve your family members in your decisions
  
• Tour the two finalists of the list with a family member
  
• Decision-time

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Assisted Living Checklist