Viewing an assisted living home for seniors online only gives you a brief look at its environment and its services. While searching for the perfect assisted living facility for seniors, such as Villa Living in Rancho Cucamonga, it is important to visit the facility, and meet the owner so that he or she can address any questions or concerns you may have. Get to know them and the care and expertise that they will provide your mother or father.
It’s rare to find an assisted living senior care home like Villa Living. We offer 6 private bedrooms in an exclusive neighborhood in the Rancho Cucamonga foothills, just minutes away from Upland, Claremont, Fontana, Glendora, La Verne, San Dimas, Los Angeles, and Orange County. When touring a senior care assisted living facility for your mom or dad, think about the types of services your loved one may need. Here are a few things we feel should be prioritized:
1. The cleanliness of the home
2. The expertise of the caregiver
3. Staff to resident ratio
4. In-home 24/7 caregiver
5. Visiting hours
6. MOST IMPORTANTLY Will my parents enjoy living here!
Other things to keep in mind:
Transportation – Will the assisted living facility coordinate the transportation and scheduling of Dr.’s visits for your loved one?
Security – What security measures are taken to ensure the safety of my loved one? Are there ways to monitor the safety of residents in public spaces? Are there safety handrails in the bathrooms? Are there monitors for when a resident gets out of bed? Are there alarms on the exit doors of the home?
Medication – What measures do the staff take in order to ensure my loved one is taking all their medications on time? Will the staff record the type and time of medication being dispensed to help his/her doctor to monitor the resident’s health? What type of medication reporting system does the home use?
Pets – Does this location allow pets of any kind? Take allergies into consideration.
Amenities / Community Activities – What kind of amenities & community activities are provided? How often are the residents able to engage with one another?
Meals – What types of meal accommodations are offered in the home? How do they cater to the diets and allergies of my loved ones? Find out how many meals and snacks are included.
Finance – Does this location fit my financial situation?
Not every assisted living facility for seniors is right for you. Make sure you ask yourself these questions to ensure that the senior care home you choose meets the specific needs of your mom or dad.
Once you get a feel for the location and its owners and receive the answers to all of your questions, you may begin to break down the pros and cons of each assisted living facility and choose the best fit for your loved ones.
