The best way to prepare a young child for a visit to a nursing home is to tell him or her everything you can about it. Preparing a child for such a visit should not be rushed or taken lightly. Allow enough time to answer the questions the child has. For example, tell them there will be people with wheelchairs and walkers, and some will be in bed. Instead of living by herself now, grandmother lives with other people who can help take care of her.
Nurses are there to take care of the residents.
It may even smell different, like a hospital. Many times, children are afraid of what's behind those doors because you often contribute to the child's fear. Children should feel free to ask any questions about the nursing home. Answer them, because when you don't answer a child's questions, that's when they think you're trying to hide something from them. Once the date and time has been established, you should give some thought to what you will do when you get there.