How Do You Choose the Best Nursing Home?
Choosing a nursing home is an important decision. With over 16,000 basic and skilled nursing facilities (SNF) nationwide, choosing the right one can be overwhelming. The key is to research your choices so you find a nursing home that fits your needs and provides quality care. Below is a list of factors to consider when selecting a nursing home:
1. Location:
Facilities should be close to friends and family so they can frequently visit and
check in on their loved one.
2. Quality:
Quality is often overlooked but extremely important.
To learn more about nursing home quality information and how we calculate quality scores, please see Nursing Home Quality Information.
3. Recommendations:
Word of mouth recommendations can tell us whether we can get along with providers on a personal level. Ask friends, family, and other associates if they have had experiences with the nursing homes on your list. You can also find word of mouth
recommendations on WhereToFindCare.com.
4. Consider What Each Nursing Home Offers:
Once you’ve narrowed down the list of nursing homes, you should consider all the other things each facility has to offer, like available services, amenities, insurance accepted, beds available, etc.
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How Can WhereToFindCare.com Help You Find the Best Nursing Home?
Use the Find a Nursing Home tool above to locate nursing homes in your area. With the report generated, you can view quality information,
word of mouth recommendations from people in your community, exceptional healthcare workers
at nursing homes (we call them CareStars), photos, services provided, amenities offered, insurance accepted, contact information, driving directions, beds available, video tours, and much more.
I've Narrowed the List Down. Now What?Once you have narrowed down the list, the next step is to tour the facility. You should contact the nursing home and set up an appointment. If you are unable to go on a tour, send a friend or family member. Please visit the nursing home's page on WhereToFindCare.com to find address and contact information, and to get driving directions. Some nursing homes have contact forms on their WhereToFindCare.com page, so it may be possible to email them to set up the tour. When visiting the nursing home, please be sure to mention you saw them on WhereToFindCare.com!
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