Below are some considerations to bear in mind: • Location. If looking for yourself, you may think about living closer to relatives and/ or friends so they can visit frequently. • What care is available? Consider if the other residents have similar needs to you and whether the home can continue to meet your needs if they change. Will the team give consideration to your preferred routines such as what time you get up, your interests etc.? Other details can be clarified such as whether you will be able to see your own GP, staff turnover etc. • Visit any care homes that you are interested in. Get a feel for the homes, what facilities are on offer and chat to the residents and team. If the care is for you, take a friend or a relative along. Try to see as much of the home as possible including the outside space, communal areas and a bedroom if you are able to. Find out about the food and activities and whether these are as you would like. Talk to the colleague team and residents. Some care homes offer potential residents to stay for lunch, a day at the home or a short break to get a feel for life there. Anchor has a checklist of suggested questions to look for or discuss in most of our care home brochures.
Choosing a care home
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