The closure of Carlton Manor, a Fayette County nursing home, due to failed inspections and suspected abuse, has raised questions for local residents about how to select a nursing home. Moving yourself or a relative that can no longer live independently into a nursing home is a big decision and a big change. Choosing a nursing home is a lot like buying a house, in that it takes time, patience, and perseverance. Here are some tips to help you pick the best and safest nursing home for yourself or a loved one.
Know the Laws in Your State: Look into laws regarding nursing homes in your state. Can you find out if the nursing home you are looking at has failed any inspections? What are the laws about housing criminals? For example, in the state of Ohio, nursing home residents do not have to be notified when a sexual offender moves into the nursing home.