You cannot be 100 percent sure about any long-term care facility and nothing can fully guarantee your loved one’s safety. However, taking these steps can greatly help reduce the risk of your loved one becoming a victim of nursing home abuse.
Research Facilities in Your Area and Create a Shortlist
Research may take some time, but this is a critical step you should not skip. We recommend checking out what facilities are close by. Not only does this make it easier to get to the facility if your loved one needs help, but it also means you can visit more often.
Here is an overly simplified approach to research facilities near you:
Search online for nursing home facilities that have more positive reviews than negative ones.
Talk to local friends, doctors and others who may be able to recommend some facilities.
Create a short list from this initial research and number them according to your preference.
Review the inspection and quality ratings provided by federal and state regulatory agencies.
Sift out the facilities with a significant prior history of abuse and other serious violations.