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“A free, complete and personalized service for seniors in search of a home away from home!"
SCC's
simple, common sense rules for choosing a
care home
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Rule#1: Unless your loved one is used to an upscale environment
and has unlimited funds, do not pay for luxury. Pricier does not
necessarily mean better! Home is where you are safe, loved and cared for and if it also looks like what you are used to, it’s a winner! Do not pay
for the fancy chandelier or the couch, especially if the care is not there.
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Rule#2:
Remember, as Mom or Dad age, they will need more care. As much as possible,
their resources need to stretch to cover the increased care. Be frugal and
spend wisely.
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Rule#3:
Educate yourself on the models, cost, differences, etc. but your gut
feeling is important too. If you enter a community and you feel something is
wrong…. most likely something is wrong! Look, listen, talk to the residents
and staff, ask questions.
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Rule#4:
If staff and residents look relaxed, happy and have smile on their faces,
you have entered a home with a nurturing, rewarding and healthy culture.
Good start.
Rule#5:
Is the Administrator (Executive Director) accessible, friendly,
knowledgeable and real? Invisible Administrators, glued to their
desks, are not able to run a safe, active and happy community. They are most
likely better with numbers than people.
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Rules#6:
Do not let fancy names, French menu items, complicated levels of care and
fee schedule intimidate you. Get to the bottom of things. Ask the
facility to tell you what it means!
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Rule#7:
If you have made an appointment with the facility, go a little earlier, talk
to the residents, smell the food, ask to have lunch or dinner, get a feel
for the community. Can you see your loved ones there? Do they fit in? Good
care facilities welcome your interaction and involvement.
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Rule#8:
Actively participate in the process, stand by your loved ones, help
them to get used to the idea, make sure they get involved and ask their
questions, help them go through the transition and adjust to their new home.
Become part of the community.
Good luck. You have done well. Remember
SCC team is always available to you, to answer your questions or point
you to the right direction. Call us for a free consultation and let our team
support you through the entire process!
Referrals to:
Assisted Living Communities
Board and Care Homes
Alzheimer's Care
In-Home Care
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