As people age, they may require special help to continue living a full life. Fortunately, Georgia has incredible nursing homes for elderly people. Consider the following ways you can be confident that you chose the right nursing home:
Tour Several Facilities
Before an emergency arises, tour multiple facilities to get a feel of the nursing homes. You don’t want to have to make a hasty decision in the event of an emergency. When you tour the facility, keep a notebook on hand to write down pros and cons of each and what stood out to you. During the tour, make the following observations:
- What are the current residents doing? Do they seem happy?
- Is the facility clean and well-kept?
- Are the employees interacting with the residents?
- How do the employees talk to each other and to the residents?
- What music is playing on the radio? What shows are on the television?
- Does the food look healthy and appealing?
Research Specialty Care Options
If your parent needs to be in a nursing home due to a debilitating disease or rehabilitation efforts, the nursing home you choose should be well-equipped to help your parent with their specific needs. It’s important to note that all nursing homes operate differently. Ask questions about procedures, protocols, and specialized services.
Ask Friends & Family
The best way to find or avoid certain nursing homes is by asking people who have been through the process. Talk to friends about their experiences and how they feel about certain nursing homes. Consider rankings on Google but don’t use these as your deciding factor, as they are sometimes written out of anger or bias.
Frustratingly, elderly people are experiencing nursing home negligence due to untrained staff, poorly-executed duties, unfit living conditions, and more. The Clark & Smith attorneys will aggressively fight for your parents to receive compensation and for the nursing home to change their procedures.