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My Senior Solution Facility Search & Compare Form
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Facility 1 ______________________________________
Location ___________________________________________
Phone ___________
 
 
 
 
 
 
Facility 2 ______________________________________
Location ___________________________________________
Phone ___________
 
 
 
 
 
 
Facility 3 ______________________________________
Location ___________________________________________
Phone ___________
 
 
 
Facility 1
Facility 2
Facility 3
 
 
 
Yes/No
Yes/No
Yes/No
1. Physical Structure
 
 
 
 
Facility presentable, in good repair & kept up?
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Is the facility clean and neat?
 
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Is the facility quiet?
 
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Are the halls free of clutter?
 
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Does it have obvious odors?
 
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It the temperature comfortable?
 
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Residents regulate the heat in their room?
 
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Is there a disaster evacuation plan?
 
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Are there drills for disaster?
 
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Safe area outside to sit in the warm weather?
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Is there an area for activities?
 
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Are the resident rooms well ventilated?
 
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Is there daily housekeeping service?
 
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Rooms conveniently located in the facility?
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Is there sufficient closet space?
 
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Is there a bathroom close by?
 
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Do hand grips for safety in the bathroom?
 
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Is there a call bell in the bathroom?
 
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Is the shower easy to get in and out of?
 
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Are the rooms comfortably furnished?
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Is there amenities such as a beauty shop or fitness area?
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Is there a smoking area?
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Are activities posted and age appropriate?
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Do residents participate in outings and social events?
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Does the facility provide assistance with bathing and grooming?
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Does the facility encourage involvement in community activities?
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Is the kitchen clean?
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Doors to kitchen lock & medication areas?
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Can residents use the kitchen?
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Is the dining area pleasant and comfortable?
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Can the resident make a suggestion for dinner plan or snack?
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Facility 1
Facility 2
Facility 3
 
 
 
Yes/No
Yes/No
Yes/No
2. Staff
 
 
 
 
Is the home current with licensure/certifications and registration?
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Does the staff know the residents names?
 
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Does the staff take an interest and show respect to the residents?
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Is there a respect for resident privacy?
 
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Do residents look clean, neat and cared for?
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Do the other residents look happy?
 
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Is the appearance of staff clean and neat?
 
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Is there enough staff per resident ratio?
 
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Is there a resident call bell system?
 
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Is there a nurse on staff or on call?
 
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Facility control the residents medications?
 
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Facility make needed Dr appointments?
 
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Does the facility have a transport system?
 
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Staff trained in emergency care or first aide?
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Facility 1 ______________________________________
Yes ________
No ________
Comments _____________________
 
 
 
 
 
 
Facility 2 ______________________________________
Yes ________
No ________
Comments _____________________
 
 
 
 
 
 
Facility 3 ______________________________________
Yes ________
No ________
Comments _____________________
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