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Timing your visits

Visit the facility at different times of the day. Sometimes a facility can look adequate in the morning when the staffing level is usually at the highest. Visit also in the evenings or weekend afternoons. Nursing homes are usually staffed less on weekends or weekday evenings.

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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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