SENIOR
SENIORS
NURSING
HOMES




NURSING HOMES

CONSIDERING NURSING FACILITY

NURSING HOMES LINKS

NURSING HOMES RESOURCES



BACK TO TOP



SECTION 1



NURSING
HOME




A nursing home, convalescent home, skilled
nursing unit (SNU), care home, rest home,
intermediate care, or old folk's home
provides a type of care of residents: it
is a place of residence for people who
require constant nursing care and have
significant deficiencies with activities
of daily living.

Residents include the elderly and younger
adults with physical or mental disabilities.
Residents in a skilled nursing facility may
also receive physical, occupational, and
other rehabilitative therapies following an
accident or illness.

Residents may have certain legal rights
depending on the location of the facility.



Nursing home
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nursing_home



BACK TO TOP



SECTION 2



CONSIDERING
NURSING
FACILITY




Of the items which you will want to consider
and/or inquire about when you are considering
nursing facility options include the following:



Environment


Do you feel welcome when you enter?

Is there a window in every bedroom?

Are there no more than four (4) beds
in each room?

Does each bed have a privacy curtain?

Does each bed have a nurse call bell?

Is there easy access to each bed?

Is there adequate closet space?

Is the facility clean and free from
unpleasant odors?

Are the hallways and rooms hazard free?

Are the bathrooms convenient to the
bedrooms?

Is there a sink in each bathroom?

Is there a nurse call bell to use
in the bathroom?

Are there hand grips near the toilets?

Do showers and tubs have non-slip
surfaces and hand grips?

Is there outdoor furniture for residents?

Are there walkways outside?

Are visiting hours convenient?

How are roommates selected?



Dining Room


Is the dining room attractive?

Are the tables and chairs comfortable?

Is there adequate access for wheelchairs
in the dining room?

Is the food tasty and attractive?

Are residents given enough time to eat?

Do residents receive help eating if they
need it?

Are personal likes and dislikes taken
into account when planning the menu?

Is there a variety from meal to meal?

Is food delivered to the rooms of residents
unable to eat in the dining room?



Activities


Is there an activities room?

Are activities tailored to the individual's
needs and interests?

Have arrangements been made for worship
services?

Are group and individual activities planned?

Are outside trips available?

Is there a social services worker available
to assist residents and families?

Does the facility have contacts with community
groups, such as local schools, pet therapy
programs or Scouts?



Staffing


Do staff members show interest in and affection
for individual residents?

Are staff members courteous and respectful?

Do staff members know residents' names and take
time to chat with them?

Do staff members respond quickly to resident
calls for assistance?

Does the staff encourage family visits?

Is the administrator available to answer questions,
hear complaints or discuss problems?

Is the resident happy with the location?

Are barbers and beauticians available?



Other


Will family and friends be able to visit?

How close is the nearest hospital?

Is emergency transportation readily available
if needed?

What types of therapy programs are available?

Does the facility have a description of resident
rights and responsibilities posted?

Does the facility have a resident council?

Does the facility have a family council?

Are there private areas for residents to meet
with family, visitors or physicians?

Is a physician available in an emergency?
Are personal physicians allowed?

Are residents and families involved in
developing the resident's care plan?

Are all services covered under the basic rate?
If not, is a list of specific services not
covered in the basic rate available?

Is the general atmosphere welcoming?

If you are selecting a nursing facility for
someone else, be sure to involve this person
in the decision. Moving to a new home is
difficult for anyone, but is often more
difficult when one is ill and unsure of
the move.



Items to consider,inquire about when you are considering nursing facility options
http://www.anha.org/consumer_info_guide.html



BACK TO TOP



SECTION 3



NURSING
HOMES
LINKS




Concept:Nursing Homes
http://www.wikinvest.com/concept/Nursing_Homes

Find a Nursing Home
http://www.thirdage.com/d/nh/nursing-homes

Helpful articles and checklists on various elder care topics
http://www.eldercarelink.com/Other-Resources/Caregiving/practical-tips-for-senior-travel.htm

List of State Veterans Nursing Homes
http://www.longtermcarelink.net/ref_state_veterans_va_nursing_homes.htm

Long-Term Living Magazine
http://www.ltlmagazine.com/

Nursing Homes
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/nursinghomes.html

Nursing Home Abuse
http://www.nursinghomeabusecenter.org/

Nursing Home Care
http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/nursingh.htm



BACK TO TOP




Nursing Home Compare
http://www.medicare.gov/nhcompare/

Nursing Home Directory
http://www.nursinghome-directory.com/

Nursing Home Guide
http://www.consumerreports.org/health/doctors-hospitals/nursing-home-guide/0608_nursing-home-guide.htm

Nursing Home INFO
http://www.nursinghomeinfo.com/nhserve.html

Nursing Home Information Site
http://www.angelfire.com/tn/NursingHome/

Senior Living
http://www.livingsenior.com/

Skilled Nursing Facilities
http://www.skillednursingfacilities.org/



BACK TO TOP



SECTION 4



NURSING
HOMES
RESOURCES




American Geriatrics Society
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Geriatrics_Society

American Health Care Association
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Health_Care_Association

American Society of Consultant Pharmacists
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Society_of_Consultant_Pharmacists

Care Quality Commission
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Care_Quality_Commission

Commission for Social Care Inspection
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commission_for_Social_Care_Inspection

Eldercare
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eldercare

Home care
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Home_care

International Association for Homes and Services for the Aging IAHSA
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IAHSA

List of companies operating nursing homes
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_companies_operating_nursing_homes

Retirement village
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Retirement_village



BACK TO TOP



SENIOR INDEX

SENIOR LINKS



HOME

E-MAIL