You want to make the right decision when it comes to choosing a senior living facility. That said, you should never blindly sign up. A tour is always recommended, as you can get a feel for the community and ask questions during your visit.
But that can be daunting. After all, you might not know what to look for or what the most important questions to ask are.
Here at Commonwealth Royale Senior Living, we proudly serve tours to potential residents and their families. We try to make the visit as relaxed and informative as possible, ensuring you and your loved ones leave feeling confident and satisfied and that all questions have been answered.
Here’s a handy guide to help you know what to look for and what to ask while visiting our senior living facility:
Do Your Homework Beforehand
While this step is not essential, it can do wonders for your upcoming visit. Whether you’re visiting our senior residential facility or a different location, here are a few things to check on the website beforehand:
- Type of Care Offered: At Commonwealth Royale, we offer memory care, independent care, and assisted living.
- Reviews: We have plenty of wonderful reviews scattered throughout our website and other pages.
- Amenities: We go above and beyond to offer our residents above-and-beyond amenities, from fun and engaging activities to socializing opportunities and more.
- Assistance: You want your loved one to be treated safely and correctly. Look for what assistance is provided. For example, we offer a wide range, including medication management, 24/7 emergency response, housekeeping and laundry services, transportation assistance to medical appointments and errands, and on-site healthcare services.
What to Look For on the Tour
Now that you have some background information on the assisted living facility, it’s time to schedule the tour. During the tour, it’s important to stay vigilant and keep an eye out for the most important things, such as:
- The Staff: Pay close attention to the staff members. Are they friendly and respectful? Do they seem happy with their working conditions? Are they going to provide me or my loved one with proper care?
- Cleanliness: Nobody wants to live somewhere that is unsanitary. Pay close attention to the facility and whether or not it’s nice, tidy, and well-lit.
- Hygiene: How do the current residents appear? Are they hygienic and groomed, i.e. with their hair brushed and fully dressed?
- Safety: The safety of a resident is also a critical thing to look for during a tour. Make sure that there are safety precautions put in place, like handrails and emergency call systems, and that everything is in working order.
- Comfort: Comfort is king! Check out the space and rate its comfort level. Double-check the rooms to ensure they’re designed for comfort, like our rooms that are built with comfy and new furniture paired with our tranquil outdoor patios.
- Dining Experience: Here, you should pay attention to three things: if the residents are social and excited during their meals, what meals are provided and whether or not they’re nutritious and accommodating, and if the dining room itself is comfortable and safe.
- Activities/Lifestyle: Being active is critical. Ensure the senior living facility has plenty of options for activities, such as the offerings at Commonwealth Royale.
- Healthcare: Proper and efficient healthcare is the hallmark of any top-notch senior residential facility. With that in mind, this is one of the most important things to look for during your visit. Find out all aspects of healthcare offerings.
Another thing to consider is how the facility makes you and your loved ones feel while being inside of the facility. You’ll know when a place feels like “home.”
Questions to Ask During the Tour
Keeping your eyes peeled during a tour at a senior living facility is essential, but don’t forget to ask questions, too. The right questions will give you further insight into the facility and help you discover whether or not it’s the right place for you and your loved ones.
Some questions to consider are:
- What’s the monthly fee? Are there additional charges for certain things like activities and social events? Do you coordinate with any public programs that help cover the cost of care services, such as Medicaid?
- What floor plans are available?
- What is the staff-to-resident ratio, and what kind of training does the staff have?
- How do you put together personalized care plans for your residents?
- When are family members allowed to visit?
- Does the facility undergo regular inspections, and do you have a recent report you can share?
- Why do residents enjoy your facility?
- How do you stand above the competition of senior living facilities?
Schedule a Tour at Commonwealth Royale Senior Living Today!
Here at Commonwealth Royale, we know that choosing a senior assisted living facility can be overwhelming. We gladly welcome guests to come and tour our facility, giving them a first-hand look at all we have to offer our wonderful residents and answering your most important questions.
We would love to meet you and your loved ones for a tour! Reach out today to schedule and learn more about our senior living facility. Email us at zara@comroyale.com, stop by at 150 S Commonwealth Ave; Los Angeles, CA 90004, or give us a call at (213) 382-6381.
To learn more about us, please visit www.ComRoy.com.
