Choosing a Senior Care Home: 6 Factors & 5 Top Providers
Key Selection Factors
- Proximity to family
- Cost
- Level of care provided
- Reputation & reviews
- Size & layout
- Amenities & activities
Highly-Regarded Providers
- Brookdale Senior Living: Assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing; award-winning quality.
- Sunrise Senior Living: Person-centered care; engaging activities/programs.
- Atria Senior Living: Independent/assisted/memory/skilled nursing; positive environment.
- Extendicare: Long-term, short-term, respite care; compassionate focus.
- The Arbors: Independent/assisted/memory/skilled nursing; comfortable, supportive.
Visit multiple homes, talk to staff/residents, and match to your grandmother’s needs/preferences.
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