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Visit with residents

You should find at least one resident that you can visit in the facility. This will help you in evaluating the facility without a guided tour. Walk up and down the halls and talk to bedridden residents and those who are wheelchair bound. As you talk to them, check out their grooming, skin quality, nail care and oral care. See if the residents appear upbeat or if they are depressed. If almost everyone you talk to is confused and unable to have a normal conversation, this could be cause for concern.

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assessment tips:
Visit with residents
Avoid restricted access
Smells
Timing your visits
Visit during meal times
Water
Staffing issues
State survey
Family members
Virtual visitation
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