What to Ask an Assisted Living When Your Loved One Needs Extra Support

Clarify care boundaries

Ask what’s included versus what requires outside help (bathing, escorts to meals, overnight safety checks).

Staffing and response

Inquire about response times, nighttime staffing, and how they handle fall risks or elopement concerns.

Care coordination

How do they work with outside home care, home health, hospice, or family preferences?

Trial a blended approach

Supplement facility care with private duty hours during higher-risk times (evenings, showers, or post-hospital transitions).