When visiting a care home for the first time, remember:

1) Try to go with a friend or relative, as it’s always useful to talk through your impressions with someone afterwards.

2) If the home is for an elderly relative, bring them to view the home if possible, or include them in as much of the decision making process as possible.

3) Visit without an appointment – that way, you get to see the home in its normal day-to-day routine.

4) Try to visit as many care homes as possible. It is good to compare one home against another.

Do not underestimate your gut feeling!

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