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Nursing Home Checklist

Name of Nursing Home: ____________________________ Date of Visit: ______________

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Basic Information      
Medicare-certified.      
Medicaid-certified.      
Level of care offered and bed available.      
Special services (e.g. dementia, rehab).      
Located close to family.      
       
Resident Appearance      
Clean, well groomed, appropriately dressed.      
       
Nursing Home Living Spaces      
Free from overwhelming unpleasant odors.      
Clean and well-kept.      
Temperature is comfotable for residents.      
Good lighting.      
Noise levels comfortable.      
Smoking not allowed or restricted.      
       
Staff      
Relationship between the staff and the residents appears to be warm, polite, and respectful.      
All staff wear name tags.      
Staff knock on the door before entering and refer to residents by name.      
In-Service training for all staff.      
Background checks on all staff.      
Full-time Registered Nurse (RN) in the nursing home at all times.      
Consistent staff.      
CNAs care for a reasonable number of residents.      
Full-time social worker on staff.      
Licensed doctor on staff.      
Nursing home's management team has worked together for at least one year.      
       
Residents' Rooms      
Residents may have personal belongings and/or furniture in their rooms.      
Sufficient storage space.      
Each resident has a window.      
Residents have access to phone and T.V.      
Residents have a choice of roommates.      
Water pitchers accessible.      
Policies to protect resident's possessions.      
       
Hallways, Stairs, Lounges, and Bathrooms      
Exits are clearly marked.      
Quiet areas where residents can visit with friends and family.      
Smoke detectors and sprinklers.      
Facility designed for wheelchair use.      
Handrails in the halls and bathrooms.      
       
Menus and Food      
Residents have a choice of food items at meals.
(Ask if your favorite foods are served)
     
Nutritious snacks are available.      
Staff assists residents with feeding.      
       
Activities      
Variety of activities offered.      
Outdoor areas for resident use.      
An active volunteer program.      
       
Safety and Care      
Emergency plan in place/regular fire drills.      
Resident may see personal doctors.      
Hospital nearby for emergencies.      
Care plan meetings convenient for family.      
Corrected all deficiencies on last inspection.