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• Is there an activity schedule?
• Is there an exercise program?
• Are there specific visiting hours for guests?
• Is there a private room available for
entertaining guests?
• Are beverages available to offer guests?
• What is the food like? (Ask if you can have
lunch or dinner there.)
• How are meals planned?
• Are special diets accommodated?
• Are residents involved in menu planning?
• Are snacks available during the day?
• Are bed linens and towels provided?
• Is transportation provided? Is there access to
public transportation?
• How are personal likes and dislikes, habits,
routines, and activities accommodated?
• Are religious services held at the home?
Family Involvement
• How are families involved?
• Are family members allowed to make treat-
ment decisions? Under what circumstances?
• Does the facility involve family in creating a
comprehensive, individualized care plan?
• Is there an active family council?
Services and Fees
• Ask for a copy of all forms requiring signa- tures so you can review them.
• Is there a Security deposit, or an application fee? Is the fee refundable?
• What is included in the basic fee? Review services provided and fees for each service.
• How often are rates increased?
• How much notice is given to the resident
regarding eviction or termination of services? • Under what circumstances can the resident
terminate the lease or contract?
• What will happen if medical needs increase
so that the level of care is beyond what the
home provides?
• What will happen when funds run out?
• Is financial assistance available?
• What about short-term stays? Is there a daily
rate for respite? What is the daily rate for short-term stays or rehab? Are there extra charges beyond the daily rate?
Skilled Care
• Are residents well groomed?
• How does the facility use physical and chemi-
cal (psychotropic drugs) restraints?
• Who will be the resident's attending physi-
cian? Is he or she readily available?
• Are mental health services available and
delivered as needed?
• What is the facility's toileting program?
• Will the facility meet all of the person's care
needs for therapy and other specialized
services?
• Are staff trained in preventive and oral hy-
giene care? Is care provided daily?
• Are residents and family members encour- aged to participate in forming care plans?
• Do residents receive assistance with meals?
• Are residents given sufficient fluids?
Moving In
• What is the process for moving in?
• Is there a needs assessment or initial eval- uation done to assure the resident receives
appropriate care and services?
• What happens to the resident's room during a
temporary hospital admission?
• Ask for Resident Rights information.
Moving Out
• Does the home assist with locating another appropriate care setting?
• What is the home's policy and procedure for evictions?
If the transition to a skilled nursing facility is more eminent, options might be more limited, but they still remain. Even with a transfer directly from the hospital, whether for a short term rehab or for a long term stay, you do not have to choose the first option presented. You can request another if they are available.
If you run into challenges the Ombudsman may be able to help you. For more information please call the Michigan Ombudsman toll-free number at 1-866-485-9393.
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Private Rooms
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All Utilities (except telephone)
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