Nursing Homes

When you think of a nursing home, what do you picture? Does it look like a hospital? White walls, a sterile feel? Well, nursing homes are changing.

Today, many are becoming more warm and inviting, with features like open kitchens, gardens and inviting common areas. A few even have animals.

At the same time, some nursing homes are improving how they treat residents. There’s a movement to give them more choice. For example, instead of having set meals at set times, residents may be able to choose when and what they eat.

How We Work

At SeniorCare.com, we build relationships with the high-quality nursing homes we recommend. We get to know what they’re like and maintain the most up-to-date information about them. We’ll help you determine which will work best for your parent.

If you need to find a nursing home because of a health crisis, we understand that you’re in a difficult situation. You have to decide on a home quickly, but you don’t want to compromise quality.

Our experienced consultants have fast access to the most accurate information. We get to know you thoroughly but efficiently and help you find a facility you’ll be happy with. We also follow up with you to make sure the nursing home is living up to your expectations—and ours.

Our Quality Standards

When evaluating nursing homes for our referral service, we consider things like Medicare ratings, complaint history and licensing. Because of the high level of care people in nursing homes need, and the fact that they’re often physically or cognitively vulnerable, we believe it’s extremely important to choose a good nursing home with trustworthy aides.

Our referral agents are professionals who have worked in the senior care market. They know the business and what you need to consider. Your consultation is always free, and we never share information about you with companies without your consent. We strive to be the referral agency you’d feel happy to recommend to friends and family.

Click here if you’d like to learn about the medical care you can expect from a nursing home. And here’s a free checklist to help you know what to look for.

If your elderly parent doesn’t need 24-hour medical care, you might consider assisted living, home care or residential care instead. We can help you decide which would be best when you contact us.