The nursing home must inform you, in writing, about its services, charges, and fees before your dad enters. Be sure to check about extra charges for personal services. Religious and cultural preferences. Find out if the nursing homes on your list offer the type of religious and cultural environment that your dad would prefer. Do most of the staff and many of the residents speak your dad's primary language.
Special care needs.
Make sure the nursing homes on your list are able to provide care for any special medical or physical conditions your dad may be experiencing. In Kansas there is a non-profit organization that provides great information concerning Kansas facilities. It is Kansas Advocates for Better Care. Kansas, like many states, also has a Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program.