CHECKLIST
FOR CHOOSING AN ADULT DAY CARE FACILITY:
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Location of facility
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How long has the day care facility been in business?
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What days and hours is the facility open?
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The Center is open Monday through Friday from
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Has the state health department received any substantiated complaints
about the care provided in the facility?
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Garden Oaks has no complaints with the State or any other organization
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What is the cost of care? Hourly, daily, or weekly? Must you commit to
a minimum amount of service, i.e., at least 2 days/week? Are all activities
included in the cost?
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The cost of care is dependant on the Level of Need. We accept Medicaid, and Private Pay.
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Billing is done on a monthly basis.
There is no minimum commitment of day per week and all activities are
included in the cost.
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Does the facility accept individuals who:
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What is the participant to staff ratio? Does this ratio meet state
standards? What professional staff is available to help with care planning and
concerns?
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The participant to staff ratio is 1:8 which meets state standards and
we have a full time LVN on staff as well as an RN consultant for 4 hours weekly.
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What activities are provided?
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Are the meals well-balanced and enjoyed by participants? Are meals
included in the cost?
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Meals are balanced and monitored by a Licensed Dietician and regulated
by the CACFP (Child and Adult Food Program), and they are included in the cost
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Is staff willing to spend time finding out what you want and need? Were
the programs and activities explained?
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A complete interview is done with the family members and client
inclusion is encouraged
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Is the day care facility clean, odorless, and pleasant to visit? Does
the facility have comfortable furniture for activities and for relaxation?
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We work very hard to assure a clean and pleasant and comfortable
surrounding for the clients
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Do participants interact with each other? Do they seem to enjoy their
time at the facility?
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We encourage socialization and have many activities for everyone
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Is the staff pleasant to the participants?
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We employ a very caring staff
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Can the facility accommodate the following special physical or medical
requirements:
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How do they insure safety? How are behavior problems handled? Are there
specific behaviors or care needs which would require your loved one's
withdrawal from the program?
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The facility is
secure with door chimes and observation of all doors and outside areas. Outside areas are all fenced and gated. Behavior that would endanger the Client or
others is grounds for withdrawal from the program.
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“In accordance with Federal Law and U. S.
Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from
discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or
disability. To file a complaint of
discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Adjudication,