ASSISTED LIVING CHECKLIST[1]

 

 

YES

NO

COMMENTS

RESIDENTS

 

 

 

Dressed and well cared for

 

Involved in activities

 

Clean-shaven, hair brushed

 

Talking amongst themselves

 

Up and moving

 

Residents you are licensed to serve

 

Level of care

 

Help residents maintain abilities (toilet, dress, eat)

 

Schedule for staff to check on residents

 

Written development plan produced

 

Staff training to deal with aggressive individuals

 

LIVING SPACES

 

 

 

Size of facility

 

Is facility licensed to provide care

 

Disclosure Statement

 

Basic Fee

 

Service & costs available for additional charge

 

Initial payment required

 

If my needs change, are services available & what?

 

Clean, well-kept, free from unpleasant odors

 

Temperature comfortable

 

Residents allowed to decorate own room

 

Possessions kept secure

 

Furnishings attractive

 

Does the facility meet your requirements

 

Do the residents appear happy

 

STAFF

 

 

 

Staff relationship friendly with residents

 

Staff members in sight

 

Name tags on staff

 

Staff friendly to you

 

Full time RN in nursing home at all times

 

Continuing education performed

 

Licensed doctor on staff

 

Administrator open to questions

 

Health monitoring checks

 

Safeguards in place so I receive my medications

 

Am I allowed to self-medicate

 

Observe staff at varying times

 

SAFETY

 

 

 

Emergency exits, well-marked, unobstructed

 

Lobby and hallway clean

 

 

YES

NO

COMMENTS

Non-slip surfaces / grab bars in restrooms

 

Call button within easy access

 

Fire drills

 

Training for staff in case of emergencies

 

Type of emergencies

 

State inspected and when

 

Any violations

 

Submit plan of correction

 

Review plan of correction

 

FOOD

 

 

 

Choice of food , menu available, special diets

 

Snacks available and/or can be brought into home

 

If I miss a meal, are other meals available

 

ACTIVITIES / SERVICES

 

 

 

Pharmacy deliver medications

 

Can I continue to use my pharmacy

 

Physical therapy program

 

Social worker on staff – what training

 

Active volunteer program

 

Outdoor areas

 

Organized field trips / activities

 

Private areas available to meet with family

 

Provides policy on pets

 

Provides policy on visitors

 

How often will my room be cleaned

 

How often will my linens be cleaned

 

Provider does my personal laundry

 

Are washing machines available

 

DISCHARGE

 

 

 

Reasons for discharge

 

Internal appeal process

 

Notice given & how many days notice is given

 

Assistance available, if proceeding with discharge

 

SPECIAL CARE / DEMENTIA

 

 

 

Staff training

 

Staff to resident ration

 

Policy on restraints

 

Difference between this unit and rest of facility

 

 

 

 

 

OTHER COMMENTS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



[1] Note: This document is meant for the clients of The Law Offices of Jerold E. Rothkoff. Before acting on any information presented here, you are strongly urged to consult with an attorney who is competent in this area of the law.