Selecting your ideal care home

Choosing a care home is a very big decision for everyone involved. Asking the right questions when considering your options can help ensure you find the best possible care.

Helping you get all the answers

This guide can help you to collate answers to a checklist of questions when visiting homes to enable you to make an informed decision.

The questions are based on:

• The location
• First impressions
• The atmosphere
• The bedroom
• Facilities
• Care
• Equipment
• Staff
• Activities
• Policies and procedures
• Dining services