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The time may come when elderly parents or relatives may need help with daily activities. If an assisted living facility is your choice for loved ones, do extensive homework before selecting the appropriate place. Here are several factors to keep in mind as you search for the right environment.

3 Key Assisted Living Facility Amenities

1. Warm & Welcoming Environment

Always visit assisted living facilities you’re considering. If possible, drop by unannounced and request an on-the-spot tour. The facility should be clean, warm and welcoming. Staff, nurses, and physicians should also be friendly, accessible, and interactive with residents. Envision how your loved one would live there and if the facility doesn’t feel right, consider your other options.

2. Diverse Lineup of Services

assisted livingYou should expect regular housekeeping, dining, and fun activities. An exercise program that accommodates a variety of physical capabilities is also standard in most assisted living homes. Look for prescription medicine intake services to ensure the proper dosage is given as instructed by a physician. If your elderly loved one needs specialized attention, ask what programs are available.

3. Questions Regarding Fees and Accommodations

What is the monthly fee? When and how much can it be increased? 

Can you change or redecorate it?  Can you bring your own furniture?

How are the meals?  Is there a choice offered at each meal?

You should make arrangements to visit the facility and ask these questions to ensure they fit your lifestyle and comfort style.  Visit with the staff and other residents to get their comments.

What matters most is the quality of care and the interactions between staff and residents. See what you pick up about how well residents are attended to and whether they are treated with respect.

​​​​​​​These are just a few factors to look for when choosing an assisted living facility for an elderly loved one. Since 1960, Lakeview Christian Home in Carlsbad, NM, has provided quality, compassionate, and professional services to its residents. The entire staff understands how critical it is to care for those who need personalized and hands-on assistance. Call (575) 885-3161 to arrange a tour or visit the website for more information on their services including, rehab, nursing, home health care, and Hospice. For your convenience, Lakeview Christian Home also owns and manages three senior living communities, River Bend, Lakeview Villages and Northgate Villages.

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