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Merla
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edited August 28 in Caring for a Parent

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  • mabelgirl
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    I have no input on them but do recommend checking the licensing bureau for inspection results as well as complaints / resolutions. I was surprised when I read the complaint against a rather nice facility near me that I was considering for my mom. Just use good judgements and don’t go by the number of deficiencies or complaints, but read the verbiage.

  • M1
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    Definitely worth googling the corporations. Some are more stable than others, and all took a big financial hit with covid. Important to know about any pending change of ownership or bankruptcy: these kinds of financial pressures affect their recruiting of residents and some that are in trouble may tell you anything you want to hear to get you to sign up.

    Stay away from A place for mom, the same applies- the facilities that are having difficulty pay them to recruit. The good places don't have to advertise, word of mouth is still your best bet. The good places usually have waiting lists.

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