b’Research the different nursing care facilities in your community. Discuss the pros and cons of the facility in terms of what they offer. Provide a brief report with the following questions:xc2x95 What is’

b’nResearch the different nursing care facilities in your community. Discuss the pros and cons of the facility in terms of what they offer. Provide a brief report with the following questions:xe2x80xa2 What is the basic rate for room, board, and services (itxe2x80x99s a good idea to get this information in writing)?xe2x80xa2 What services are covered by this rate?xe2x80xa2 Are there other services available and how much do they cost?xe2x80xa2 What are the payment policies?xe2x80xa2 What is the refund policy if someone leaves before the end of a month?xe2x80xa2 What is the policy for rate increases?xe2x80xa2 How long has the current administration been in place?xe2x80xa2 Is there enough staff available to meet my needs?xe2x80xa2 Is there frequent staff turnover?xe2x80xa2 Is some level of nursing care provided (RN, LPN, Nursingxe2x80xa2 Assistant)? How often is it available?xe2x80xa2 Who will help me with medications if I need it (e.g. reminding me to take them, opening the bottle)?xe2x80xa2 Can someone administer medications to me if I canxe2x80x99t take them myself (e.g. applying medication to my skin, putting a pill in my mouth)?xe2x80xa2 Can someone help me if I need special care (e.g. caring for a wound)?xe2x80xa2 What happens if I have an emergency? Can I get help right away?xe2x80xa2 Are staffs suitably dressed, personable, and outgoing?xe2x80xa2 Do the staff members treat residents with respect and dignity?xe2x80xa2 Do staff members treat each other in a professional manner?xe2x80xa2 What language does most of the staff speak?xe2x80xa2 What type of help with personal care is available (e.g. bathing, dressing)?xe2x80xa2 How flexible is the schedule for receiving help with personal care?xe2x80xa2 What, if any, transportation services are available? (e.g. medical appointments, shopping, religious services).xe2x80xa2 Will staff arrange for activities (e.g. hair appointment, concert)?xe2x80xa2 How does the home support and accommodate personal hobbies?xe2x80xa2 Are there regularly planned activities that I will enjoy?xe2x80xa2 Will I be able to attend religious services of my choice?xe2x80xa2 Can I bring my pet with me when I move?xe2x80xa2 When can I have visitors?xe2x80xa2 Are there shops, a library, a park, or other amenities within walking distance?xe2x80xa2 Is the home close to activities I enjoy?xe2x80xa2 Is the home on a bus line?xe2x80xa2 Is there an outside area to sit, walk, or garden?xe2x80xa2 Are there shops, a library, a park, or other amenities within walking distance?xe2x80xa2 Is the home close to activities I enjoy?xe2x80xa2 Is the home on a bus line?xe2x80xa2 Is there an outside area to sit, walk, or garden?xe2x80xa2 Is the floor plan easy to follow?xe2x80xa2 Are doorways, hallways, and rooms accommodating to wheelchairs and walkers?xe2x80xa2 Are there hand rails to help with walking and in the bathroom?xe2x80xa2 Are cupboards and shelves easy to reach?xe2x80xa2 Are there nonskid floors and firm carpets to assist walking?xe2x80xa2 Does the home have good natural and artificial lighting?xe2x80xa2 Is the home clean, free of odors, and well heated and cooled?xe2x80xa2 Does the home meet my standards of cleanliness?xe2x80xa2 Is the home free from obvious environmental hazards?xe2x80xa2 Are the homexe2x80x99s rooms clean, safe, and adequate for my needs?xe2x80xa2 Will I have free use of common areas, such as the kitchen, activity rooms, toilet facilities, dining room, or grounds?xe2x80xa2 Can I smoke in my room or in common areas?xe2x80xa2 What furniture is provided?xe2x80xa2 Can I bring along some of my furniture or other personal items?xe2x80xa2 Can I adjust the temperature of my room?xe2x80xa2 Is there a sit-down shower?xe2x80xa2 Can I have my own personal phone line or internet connection?xe2x80xa2 Are emergency procedures clearly posted?xe2x80xa2 Am I able to lock my room and/or are there locked areas in each room for personal valuables?xe2x80xa2 Is the food pleasing, nutritious, adequate, and attractively served?xe2x80xa2 What if I donxe2x80x99t like what is being served?xe2x80xa2 Can I cook in my room?xe2x80xa2 Are snacks available?xe2x80xa2 Are there specific meal times or are they flexible?xe2x80xa2 Is there a refrigerator available to store my personal food?xe2x80xa2 Will the home meet my dietary or cultural food preferences?xe2x80xa2 Can I request special foods?xe2x80xa2 Do other residents socialize with each other and appear happy and comfortable?xe2x80xa2 Do residents speak favorably of the facility?xe2x80xa2 Do the residents look like people I want to live with?xe2x80xa2 How are room changes and roommate concerns addressed?xe2x80xa2 Is there a resident group that meets?xe2x80xa2 Do any of the other residents have a history of violent or other problem behaviors? How are these situations handled by staff? ‘