Tips for Living at a Nursing Home
1. Know your rights:
Nursing home residents have certain rights and protections under the law but they tend to vary state by state. Stay informed by obtaining a copy of your rights from the nursing home.
2. See room for improvement?:
Speak up! If you want a specific meal or different snacks, talk to the dietary manager. Have an idea for a new activity? Speak to the activity coordinator.
3. Having problems?:
Report your problems to the staff involved. They may not know there is a problem if you don’t discuss it with them. If it’s still not resolved, talk to the supervisor. You may also want to find out about the grievance process at the nursing home and follow it.
4. Preventive care:Don’t forget about preventive care while living at a nursing home. Remember your flu shots and other preventive care!
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Share your experience with others
As you know, selecting a nursing home can be a very difficult process. Sharing your experience, whether good or bad, can help others in your community make an informed decision. In addition, providers will gain insight into their strengths and weakness, allowing them to make improvements to their services.
Visitors, patients, and caregivers are encouraged to rate their nursing homes by taking a short review on WhereToFindCare.com. The reviews generally take 2-3 minutes to complete. Be sure to include any comments you have about the nursing
home. In addition, WheretoFindCare.com offers the Care Stars program. The Care Stars program is a way to honor employees that have provided us with exceptional care. Please sure to nominate a Care Stars when completing a review.
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