Deciding that it is time for your loved one to enter an assisted living facility in Utah County is never an easy decision to make. However, it is just the first of many choices to come. You’ll also need to compare assisted living services and choose the facility that offers the best care options for your loved one. How do you make that choice? How do you compare the services offered?
Check the Quality of the Staff
One of the first considerations you will need to make here is to check the quality of the staff. Obviously, you want professionally trained staff members caring for your loved one, but in some cases, you may need highly trained staff. Check to find out if the staff includes CNAs, LPNs, RNs, and whether there is a physician on the property during most periods. Depending on your loved one’s health and physical condition, you may also need to consider options such as the availability of physical therapy.
Independence
The main difference between assisted living services and retirement home is that an assisted living facility focuses on providing quality care and a helping hand while ensuring that your loved one has a modicum of independence and autonomy. However, your loved one should have the help needed for things that they cannot do for themselves, which might include bathing, dressing, managing their medication and more.
Changing Needs
In many instances, elderly individuals experience a rapid change in their abilities and capabilities. It is important that the facility you choose to care for your loved one can offer the type of care they need as their requirements change. For instance, one property might offer to continue care on the same grounds, while others might have a separate location, or might only be able to make recommendations.
Check for Complaints and Violations
Elder abuse is frighteningly common today, and it’s vital that you choose your facility with an eye for your loved one’s safety and health. Check for any violations or citations involving the facility, as well as for specific complaints by residents or their family members that might raise a red flag.
Ultimately, finding the right assisted living services for your loved one can take some time, but it is not impossible. We invite you to get in touch with us at Seasons of Santaquin at Utah County to learn more about our staff, our services, and our environment. Call us.
