If no en-suite, where is the nearest toilet and bathroom to the room? Do bedrooms have a telephone and television points? Can residents lock their room? Is there a lockable drawer or cabinet in the room? Does each room have a call system in case of need? Can residents go to their rooms when they wish to be alone? Do staff respect the resident’s privacy and knock on bedroom doors? Is somewhere for visitors to sit in the room? Are small pets allowed? Communal Areas: If you don’t want to stay in you room all day, it’s important to know what else is available and you can sit with your family during visits Is there a variety of living spaces including lounges, quiet rooms without TVs, and outside sitting areas? Is seating arranged in groups to encourage talking rather than placed in a circle around the room? Is there a TV left on when no one is watching? Is there a lift to any upper floors? Is there easy access for wheelchairs and walking frames, including the gardens? Does the home have sufficient bathrooms with showers and specialist baths? Are toilets within easy reach throughout? Are corridors wide with handrails? Dining: This is such an important area to consider: Is food freshly prepared in the kitchen? Is the food nutritious, varied, interesting and of good quality? Are special catered for? Does the chef speak with the residents regularly to discuss their food preferences? Is there a current menu on display? Are menus rotated for variety? Can residents choose the time they have their meals or must everyone eat at the same time? Is a choice of menu at meal times?
If no en-suite, where is the nearest toilet and bathroom to the room? Do bedrooms have a telephone and television points? Can residents lock their room? Is there a lockable drawer or cabinet in the room? Does each room have a call system in case of need? Can residents go to their rooms when they wish to be alone? Do staff respect the resident’s privacy and knock on bedroom doors? Is somewhere for visitors to sit in the room? Are small pets allowed? Communal Areas: If you don’t want to stay in you room all day, it’s important to know what else is available and you can sit with your family during visits Is there a variety of living spaces including lounges, quiet rooms without TVs, and outside sitting areas? Is seating arranged in groups to encourage talking rather than placed in a circle around the room? Is there a TV left on when no one is watching? Is there a lift to any upper floors? Is there easy access for wheelchairs and walking frames, including the gardens? Does the home have sufficient bathrooms with showers and specialist baths? Are toilets within easy reach throughout? Are corridors wide with handrails? Dining: This is such an important area to consider: Is food freshly prepared in the kitchen? Is the food nutritious, varied, interesting and of good quality? Are special catered for? Does the chef speak with the residents regularly to discuss their food preferences? Is there a current menu on display? Are menus rotated for variety? Can residents choose the time they have their meals or must everyone eat at the same time? Is a choice of menu at meal times?
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