- 1). Make a list of nursing homes near your area of Missouri. You should choose a nursing home that's easy for you to visit, so you can check up on your loved one and offer him frequent visits. You can find Missouri nursing homes near you by utilizing online resources such as the Missouri Nursing Home Directory offered by Dibbern.com and the nursing home search feature offered by the State of Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services' website.
- 2). Drive to visit each nursing home. Time how long it takes to get there from your home. Again, you want to choose a nursing home that's in your area of Missouri and easy to get to. Check out the look and feel of each nursing home. Make sure it's a pleasant environment, both inside and out. Remember, this will be your loved one's permanent home.
- 3). Determine what Missouri medical insurance providers are accepted by each nursing home. Finding a nursing home that accepts your loved one's insurance can relieve a lot of the financial burden.
- 4). Talk with the nursing home staff about the services they offer. This is especially important if your loved one has any special needs, such as Alzheimer's care or dietary restrictions.
- 5). Ask each nursing home for references from residents in the Missouri area that you can speak with. If possible, talk with some of the residents, as well as family members of the residents. This will help you evaluate the level of care and personal attention that the nursing home staff providers for residents and family members.
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