What Should You Look For in Assisted Living?
 The Assisted Living Federation of America (ALFA) provides a brochure and checklist on what to look for in an assisted living facility.
Other Common Amenities
cleanliness of facility, odor free
staffed by healthcare professionals
private apartments with private baths
24 hour awake staff
planned activities and special events
resident : staff ratio, number of employees on staff
classification with the state
special diets accommodated
cost of services and added charges
daily health monitoring
on-going communication with physicians
restorative care services
emergency response system
security alarms on entrances and exits
handicap accessible
religious services
pre-employment and random drug testing of employees
There are many consumer checklists for Assisted Living facilities, we can provide you with a longer checklist or the following websites have checklists that can be printed off.
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