At this level of care, assistance with daily living is provided: reminders about medication, help with showering and dressing, assistance with walking, etc.

So the relationship of the staff to the resident is all-important . 

So is the environment. Look for somewhere your parent can feel comfortable and at home, yet have discreet assistance with all the things that have become too hard to do alone.

Quick Checklist

• Adherence to standards of care and safety 
• High level of assistance 
• Staff available at the touch of a button 
• Friendly, cheerful staff 
• Good staff-resident ratio 
• Good meals and dining-room 
• Sufficient living space and storage for personal items 
• Good management 
• Pleasant environment 
• Sufficient privacy and lack of noise
• Handicapped access 
• Guest accommodation 
• Individually controlled thermostat