If you have chosen a facility to meet your short-term or long-term needs, you might understandably have some apprehension about entering the facility, despite having done your research. Nursing homes have resources available to you to help you adjust on both a physical and emotional level. Social workers, admissions staff, Chaplains and Resident Council members are generally available to help you make the transition or for general support. If you feel you need to talk openly with someone, do not hesitate to ask the facility about access to these services.

There are many things you must carefully consider when choosing a nursing facility for yourself or a loved one.

State inspection reports, word of mouth recommendations, and promotional literature can all be helpful. But when it comes to make a decision, nothing is more valuable than the insight you gain from making personal visits to the home(s) you are considering.