Now that you’ve determined the best care option, calculated payments, and talked with your loved ones, it’s time to put your plan into action by scheduling tours. Touring an assisted living community is a monumental step in your journey, and you deserve to celebrate how far you’ve come.
Likely, you haven’t experienced assisted living tours but know what your loved ones need and want in a community. The more prepared you are, the better you’ll be at narrowing down your choices.
Why Take Assisted Living Tours?
As an adult child trying to find the best fit for their parents, it’s normal to feel a mix of emotions toward assisted living tours. Although the tour signifies a significant change in your family’s lives, there are several benefits to scheduling it, such as:
- Meeting the staff and residents
- Getting a feel for the atmosphere
- Trying the meals
- Asking questions in-person
- And more.
Making the Most of Your Senior Living Tour
Rather than visiting numerous communities in your area on a whim, there are a few notable things to check off your list.
Organize your tour ahead of time rather than walking into a community requesting someone to show you around. Scheduling in advance allows the senior living community to ensure a staff member’s availability. That way, the team is well-prepared, and you can get answers to your questions. Plan to stay for at least an hour to sit with the team and ask vital questions.
Write your questions on paper or an electronic device as they come to mind leading up to the tour. Having your questions handy lets you address every concern in the moment, and you won’t need to follow up later. Check out this list of senior living frequently asked questions for inspiration.
There’s no better way to experience a community’s atmosphere than by visiting during an engaging program. You’ll witness how residents interact with one another and how the programs offered could pique your loved one’s interests.
One of the best things you can do during assisted living tours is to talk with current residents. What do they like about the community? How was their transition to senior living? Many are willing to share their experiences with you if you ask.
If you prepared your questions, jot down bulleted notes reflecting the answers so you can remember key points about each community. Compiling high-level notes during the tour is helpful, but adding more detail to them in the car or as soon as you get home afterward while they’re fresh in your mind is beneficial. Your level of detail will be essential as you narrow down your choices.
Selecting a senior living community is no easy feat. It’s important to remember that a community could check all the boxes, but trust your instincts if you have an uneasy feeling. Ultimately, you’re selecting a new home for your loved ones, so staying in tune with emotion will help all parties.
Take the Next Step With Confidence
At Sundale Senior Living, we know that starting the journey toward the future can feel emotionally and physically draining. Our friendly team will support you by addressing your concerns, answering your questions, and assuring you that you’re making the best decision for your family.
We take pride in our world-class assisted living community in Huntsville, TX. Take a virtual tour to gain a feel for our community, and speak with our Executive Director today to schedule an in-person visit. We look forward to helping you make the move to senior living seamless.
