There should be reading materials available in the living area. Ask about the opportunities for socialization at the home and in the community. E. - An important, but often overlooked item is the resident contract. Ask to see the standard contract between the facility and the resident. Read it, and be sure you understand the content.
Many contracts have specific restrictions regarding refunds and resident discharge conditions.
Be aware that the monthly fee may not include all listed services, and additional charges may be specified in the contract. Often, extra charges apply for such things as shampoos, hair setting and other specialized hair care, nail care, transportation, incontinence care, special diets, assistance with specialized food intake, catheter care, durable medical equipment, pharmacy services, specialized individual care services beyond the usual contractual commitment for care. Residents who are recipients of SSI receive special contractual protections under state regulations. A SSI personal care resident may not be charged more in their resident contract for rent and other services then their actual current monthly income reduced by the personal needs allowance. Also, SSI recipient residents, may not be asked to agree to give more than one-half of the annual Senior Citizens Rebate to the facility.