How To Find And Choose An Assisted Living Facility
Step 5. Have a lawyer review the contract before signing
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If the facility uses contracts, have it reviewed by a laywer specializing in elder law.(You can find an elder law attorney through the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys: www.naela.org ) Look for terms that are important to you. For instance:
- Can residents see their own doctor or are they restricted to doctors from the facility?
- If your health condition gets worse, who makes the determination that it is time to move to a facility that offers more care?
- If you have to pay money up front:
- Is it refundable?
- If not fully refundable, is there at least a prorated refund in case you’re not happy there? If so, what are the terms?
- If the contract is for a minimum term, what if you are not happy in the facility after living there for a while?
- Who is responsible for scheduling and administering medication?
- If the facility is to help you with your medications:
- Does it permit you to use your own pharmacy or do you have to use theirs?
- Who is responsible for administering and coordinating your medications?
- The place in which you will live:
- Does the contract specify a specific unit you will live in?
- Can you bring your own furnishings?
- Is the same unit guaranteed on your return after a stay in a hospital?
- Are there limitations on who can come to visit you?
- Meals
- Are meals included?
- If so, which ones?
- During what times?
- What if you cannot make it to the dining room for a meal?
- Will the facility provide a special diet if you need one?
- What does the contract provide about transportation? For example, to and from doctor appointments or for treatments.
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