There are many aspects to consider beyond the outer appearance when choosing a residential care home for a loved one. This category provides plenty of information to give you an idea of what is possible and what you can look for in a ‘home.’
The word ‘home’ says it all, is the facility you have in mind home like? Are the staff caring and compassionate and are the residents encouraged to sustain and improve their skills and abilities? Are the residents social and emotional needs considered of equal importance as their physical needs?
Read on to discover more.
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