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What to look for when visiting a care home
Use this checklist during your tour to evaluate everything that matters: the staff, the food, safety, the room, licensing, and costs. Rate each item, add notes, and compare up to three homes side by side. Works on your phone so you can use it on the spot.
Use it on-site
Open this page on your phone during the tour. Rate items as you go and jot down notes while the details are fresh.
Compare up to 3 homes
Visiting multiple homes? Switch between tabs to rate each one separately, then view a side-by-side comparison.
Print and share
Print your completed checklist to share with family members or bring to a consultation with a geriatric care manager.