Pay attention to how staff members interact with residents. Number of staff members is not the whole story. Staff members who inquire about the person's likes and dislikes, abilities and problems will probably provide better, more individualized care than staff members who treat everyone the same way. Pay attention to how staff members interact with each other. Happy staff members are a good sign of a well-run facility.
Federal law requires that nursing homes have individual care plans worked out for each resident.
Check out the daytime program. Look at the room doors. People with Alzheimer's disease often become hopelessly confused and quite agitated in long corridors with dozens of identical doors. Look for individualized doors with distinctive colors and personal touches. Look for community involvement.