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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Rooms/bathrooms clean and well appointed.
Varied and interesting menu.
Staff actually engaging residents.
Staff working and not hanging around the nurses desk.
Dr.s that come there on a regular basis, i.e. podiatrists.
Weekend staffing vs weekday.

Did I say clean, updated and well staffed?[/quote]

I second all of this.  As for the staff at the nurse's desk, just remember that they have to do charting so they will be at the desk a lot!

Pay attention to night staff ratios.  I worked at a SNF while in nursing school and at night there were 2 CNAs and 1 RN for about 40 residents.  Wasn't safe and residents did not get the care they deserved.   I knew of ones in the area that had one CNA at night.

What are the other residents like?  Often times different parts /floors have different levels of patients.  If your dad is still oriented and wants companionship, you want to ensure he doesn't wind up on a floor with mostly nonverbal residents.

Room size.  It's tough to have a roommate in a small area.  If you can afford so, look for a place with a private room option. (you'll have to pay)[/quote]

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