You should meet the staff and other residents. These are the people you will be relying on. The building must be a place your elder will want to live in. Not all facilities will allow for this. Look hard at the costs.
Most facilities charge a monthly fee.
There may be different costs based on the type of room and the amount of services. The facility should clearly state what you will be receiving for your money. Find out exactly what levels of assistance the facility provides and how these services effect monthly costs. You should not have to pay for services that your elder currently does not need. You should be able to easily upgrade or downgrade the amount of services you need and your costs for these services.