Palm Terrace Care Center

Skilled Nursing Facility Checklist:
http://www.medicare.gov/LongTermCare/Static/NursingHome.asp

It is important for you and your family members to visit the facility to make sure that it meets your needs, as well as those of your family. A few things to consider when choosing a facility are listed here.

Is the facility accepting new patients?	Yes ____	No ____
Is the facility easy to visit for family and friends?	Yes ____	No ____
Does the facility use hospitals where my doctor practices?	Yes ____	No ____
Does the facility have the services I need?	Yes ____	No ____
Does the facility have a variety of activities I might enjoy?	Yes ____	No ____
Do patients appear clean and well groomed?	Yes ____	No ____
Do the patients have the same staff on a daily basis?	Yes ____	No ____
• Is there enough staff available to assist patients?	Yes ____	No ____
• Does the staff respond quickly to patients' calls for help?	Yes ____	No ____
Does the facility have an active resident and/or family council?	Yes ____	No ____
Is the facility clean and pleasant?	Yes ____	No ____
Is the facility certified by Medicare and Medicaid?	Yes ____	No ____
Are both the facility and current administrator licensed?	Yes ____	No ____
How much is the cost of care in this facility?	________
• What services are included in this price?	________
• What additional costs will I have to pay?	________

Ask to see the facility’s last annual state inspection report.
Did the report find any problems? Ask how the problems were fixed.

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