Choosing an Adult Family Home

Adult family homes offer a wide variety of options for the residents of our community.  The family setting gives the individuals a “home atmosphere” which plays a part in their everyday quality of life.  These homes are licensed by the Department of Social and Health Services.

When choosing a home for your loved one you can never be too thorough.  It is vitally important to ask the appropriate questions:


  1. Ask about the history of the Adult Family Home.
  2. What are the qualifications of the caregiving staff?
  3. Are there any visitation restrictions?
  4. Under what circumstances will a resident be asked to leave?
  5. What is the protocol for handling medical emergencies?
  6. When will rates be adjusted?
  7. What are extra fees charged?
  8. What are refund policies?
  9. Does the home provide transportation to doctor appointments, etc?
  10. What if the resident becomes heavy care –will he/she have to move out?

Be observant when visiting an Adult Family Home:


  1. Is the home neat and clean?
  2. Is the home free of odor?
  3. What kind of meals are served?
  4. Are the residents dressed appropriately?
  5. Is their clothing clean?
  6. Do residents appear happy and well cared for?
  7. Is there good interaction between the residents and the staff?
  8. Are the caregivers sensitive to privacy needs and treat the residents with respect and dignity?

Timing is everything regarding the movement of a loved one to a care facility. It is important to begin the selection process when it becomes apparent that a move will be taking place in the near future.  This will allow  adequate time to find the home that suits the resident as well as the family of the resident.

To learn more about senior care services, please visit https://threelinks.org/senior-living/ or call 507-664-8850 for a complimentary in-home assessment. Three Links Care Center is committed to excellence in elder care!


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