For families and seniors considering nursing home arrangements, we provide a checklist that answers vital questions in the following categories:

• Basic information (e.g., Is the community Medicare certified? Do they accept public assistance?)
  
  
• Occupational therapy/physical therapy/ rehabilitation services
  
  
• Residents’ appearance
  
  
• Nursing home living space
  
  
• Staffing levels and skills
  
  
• Residents’ rooms
  
  
• Meals
  
  
• Activities
  
  
• Safety and care
  
  
• Alzheimer’s units

We also share the results of inspections by the Illinois Department of Public Health which document any deficiencies that may have been found in the community.