The atmosphere should be calm, pleasant and homelike. Every person's situation is different. Questions should be asked of the facility's staff that are both general and specific in nature. Questions ranging from visitation hours to meal plans to payment methods should be addressed. Eldercare is not an easy situation.
Nursing homes come in different sizes and different names.
The number of beds in a particular nursing home can range from 25 to 500, with the average number per facility across America being 102. A family should find the one best suited for their loved one. Once a high-quality nursing home has been found, the entire family will have a period of adjustment. Family members may feel guilt and remorse, thinking they should have somehow prevented the need for nursing home care. Rantz reiterates that these feelings are natural.