The nursing home and its administrator should be licensed by the State to operate. Your State s Ombudsman program might be able to help you with this information. If a nursing home has special service units, learn if there are separate waiting periods or facility guidelines for when residents would be moved on or off the special unit. For Parts three through six, give the nursing home a grade from one to five. One is poor, five is best.
Residents can make choices about their daily routine.
Examples are when to go to bed or get up, when to bathe, or when to eat. The interaction between staff and patient is warm and respectful. The home is easy to visit for friends and family. The nursing home meets your cultural, religious, or language needs. The nursing home smells and looks clean and is well-lighted.