Recently, a new tool was publicized that helps to illuminate when complaints are lodged against nursing homes and assisted living facilities in the state of Minnesota.
This is designed to help people looking for care for an older loved one to find the information that they seek in a more efficient way. Think of it like a message or review board, but curated to ensure that the information stays relevant to senior care. A simple zip code search can let you know what is available nearby, and what others thought about those services.
While this tool is geared toward care in Minnesota, it’s important to note that when things work in one state, it usually isn’t long before other states start adopting those methods, too. If this tool does prove to be successful for those looking for care in Minnesota, it won’t be a surprise when we start seeing similar things popping up across the country.
The internet should be a first resource when it comes to finding information about a senior care company, but it should not be the only resource that you rely upon to find out whether a specific service is the best option for yourself or for a loved one. Ask questions of family members that have had a loved one receive help from that service. Talk to the local ombudsman service to get an idea of complaints or issues that have been lodged regarding the company. Try to get a first hand experience and look at multiple points of view so that you can get as honest and as unbiased of an opinion as possible.
Most importantly, don’t forget to talk directly with the people that work with that employer, too. Even if the care service offers all of the things that you need them to in order to meet all of your loved one’s needs, if the company is tough to work with or the people that you will be interacting with aren’t quite as helpful or as kind as you’d like them to be, it might not be the right service for you.
That’s another reason why we believe our free consultation sessions are so important. Not only does it give you a chance to ask questions and allow us to lend our professional expertise to the situation, it gives the people we work with an opportunity to get to know who we are and what we do. It allows potential clients to get a better feel for whether or not we are the right service for them.
If you’re looking for senior care, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us. Even if you’re not a hundred percent sure what it is you need or what will help, one of our caregivers can answer questions, go over how Paradise In-Home Care might be able to meet your family’s care goals, and help get you pointed in the right direction if we aren’t the right choice for you. The consultation session has no obligation or pressure on your part and it’s completely free.
Just get in touch with us to get the ball rolling.
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