Riverwind Senior Assisted Living Community located in Mid-Michigan provides quality care and beautiful, comfortable home for the aged.

Riverwind Senior Assisted Living ~ 241 McCormick, Williamston, MI 48895 ~ (517) 655-5800


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Helping You Choose Quality Assisted Living

To choose the right assisted living community, you need to identify what the potential resident's needs are - whether it will be you, a family member or a friend. You also need to know what to ask when you visit each community you are considering.

Assisted living communities offer personal services, 24-hour supervision and assistance, along with activities and health-related services. Assisted living is designed to minimize the need to move, accommodate an individual's needs and preferences, maximize an individual's dignity, privacy, independence, choice and safety; and encourage family and community involvement.

First, identify several conveniently located assisted living communities. Visit each one and talk with the manager or other staff about the services, policies, history, staff and amenities. Use the following questions as a guide:

Questions to ask before choosing assisted living services

About the Organization

YES	NO	Does the assisted living community have a written description of its services and fees? Will an admission contract be used? If so, does the admission agreement describe the service package (room, board, supervision, personal care, etc.) and prices? Does the community strive to maintain resident autonomy and independence?

YES	NO	Does the assisted living community conduct a preliminary evaluation of the types of services the resident needs? Are family members or appropriate health care professionals involved in this evaluation?

YES	NO	Does the community create a service plan for each new resident? The service plan should include details about the services to be provided, the frequency of service and the period of time over which services will be provided. The service plan should be updated as the resident's needs change. Ask if you can review a sample service plan.

YES	NO	Does the organization coordinate health care services for your loved one?

YES	NO	Does the community have an emergency plan in place in case of a power failure or a natural disaster? Ask to see a copy of the plan. In case of an emergency, you need to know if the community still can deliver its services to residents.

YES	NO	Does the assisted living community explain the resident's rights and responsibilities? Ask to see a copy of the rights and responsibilities information.

YES	NO	Does the assisted living community have a quality improvement program?
YES	NO	Is the assisted living community accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting body such as the Joint Commission? Communities voluntarily seek accreditation through the Joint Commission as evidence of their commitment to providing quality care. They can also receive special recognition for Health Service Coordination.
Individual and Family Concerns
YES	NO	Are you aware of what would happen if the resident needs additional services such as nursing care? As the resident's needs change, what criteria will be used to determining whether he or she will be able to continue living in the community?
YES	NO	What is the procedure for receiving and resolving resident complaints?
YES	NO	Is 24-hour supervision or assistance available if required by the resident?
YES	NO	Are health-related services/trained staff available should the resident need them? What are the costs?
YES	NO	Does the organization have a family council? A family council is a mechanism for the families of residents to interact and discuss the care their family members are receiving. How does management deal with suggestions from the family council, families and residents?
YES	NO	Is there sufficient variety in the menu to address individual food preferences and needs? Can food be brought in from the outside?
YES	NO	Are the resident's individual psychosocial needs attended to? Is the environment comforting? Are there activity programs? Are there opportunities to attend religious services?