What to Prioritize When Touring an Assisted Living Community

You’ve decided on Assisted Living and narrowed your options. Now, you’re ready to tour the communities on your shortlist. This can be exciting, but it can also present challenges as you work to determine the best Assisted Living community for your needs.

MorseLife wants to support you with our helpful guidance. Touring an Assisted Living community can be an enjoyable experience for everyone involved when you know what to prioritize to decide if a community is right for you or someone you love.

Assisted Living care approach

Touring senior living communities is an ideal opportunity to gain awareness of their mission, values, and approach to Assisted Living care.

When touring an Assisted Living community, prioritize learning about:

  • Their mission statement and values. Are they aligned with yours?
  • Their philosophy of care. Is it comprehensive, customizable, and consistent?
  • How they balance residents’ needs for independence and security.
  • How the community involves loved ones in residents’ lives and care.

Ask questions throughout your tour to get insight into these and other questions to discover how a community infuses their values into their approach to care.

Rates and what’s included

Understanding Assisted Living costs is another important factor in your decision. Your Assisted Living tour is an excellent chance to gain clarity on a community’s rate structure and what’s included.

Questions to seek additional information on assisted living costs include:

  • What are the upfront costs to join this community?
  • What are the monthly costs for your community?
  • What services and amenities are included?
  • What additional fees should we budget for?

Many Assisted Living communities require an upfront entrance fee. At MorseLife, our two exceptional Assisted Living communities offer all-inclusive care with no down payment or entrance fees. Our residents and their loved ones appreciate our inclusive, transparent approach to Assisted Living rates.

We believe your Assisted Living budget should be straightforward. We take pride in offering top-quality, all-inclusive Assisted Living care and services at rates that are simple and easy to understand.

Staff and residents

Touring an Assisted Living community is the perfect time to get a sense of its culture.

Staff and residents are the key to understanding daily life in an Assisted Living community.

  • Do residents seem content and well cared for?
  • Are staff warm and welcoming?
  • Are residents engaged in activities and programs?
  • Are staff actively supporting and assisting residents as needed?
  • Is the community clean and clutter-free?

During your tour, inquire about staff turnover, staff-to-resident ratios, and how many staff are onsite day and night.

Your tour is also an ideal opportunity to talk with staff and residents directly. Ask them for their advice and opinions on the community, and get their feedback on care, events, dining, and anything else of interest.

Policy alignment

Change is a constant in life. Remaining proactive and planning can help you navigate the changes life brings. Your Assisted Living tour can be a time to learn if a community’s policies align with your goals and needs, both now and in the future.

Some questions to ask include:

  • What are your move-out and move-in policies?
  • Do you offer graduated levels of care if daily needs evolve?
  • Are you a pet-friendly community? Is there a fee associated with bringing a pet?

Ensuring you’re clear on a community’s policies and procedures will help make your Assisted Living transition smooth and stress-free.

Community life

Touring an Assisted Living community can offer you a vital glimpse into daily community life. Whether you’re seeking a dynamic and lively environment, a serene and tranquil setting, or a blend of both; It’s important to bear your senior living lifestyle goals and needs in mind, throughout your community tour.

Use this perspective as you assess a community’s offerings, Including their:

  • Activities, events, and programs
  • Services and amenities
  • Resident accommodations
  • Dining program
  • Safety and security measures

Learn how MorseLife takes our residents’ safety and security to heart.

Your ideal Assisted Living community will offer a personalized blend of the lifestyle, support, and services you’re seeking. Your tour is an essential step in selecting the right community for yourself or a loved one.