How to Choose the Best Nursing Home: Look for a Nonprofit

Eldercare Ad­visor

about 2 years ago

The moral of this story is that realistically, there are many options and it is very difficult to categorize the community based on the type of ownership. I have certainly seen quality Skilled Nursing Communities managed by both for profit and not for profit management. You need to do home work, inquire with friends and families as to personal experiences and most importantly tour, tour, tour each community. I can offer a free assessment and list of options in your area based on your sepcific care needs and preferences. My name is Donna Zimet, EA. I can be reach at 877-606-0370

Melanie Haik­en

over 2 years ago

You're right, I neglected to mention that a home run by an individual or family is in a different situation than one owned by a public company (usually part of a chain) with shareholders who focus mainly on profit/loss. I should have made this distinction. Of course it all comes down to the quality of management and every home is going to be different, so readers, use our guidelines to choose the best home, making an evaluation based on our list of factors to consider.

tabidean

over 2 years ago

This article is not necessarily true. I have worked in a for-profit nursing home for almost three years. We do not have share holders, we are owned by one person. If I did not believe the residents were getting the best care, I would not work for the facility. The only pressure ulcers (bed sores) we have in our facility(and there are very few), the residents have gotten while at the hospital, which we usually get healed up fairly quickly. We are fairly well staffed. There are usually about 7 residents per nurses aid on average. We are also a skilled care facility (which means we have people there for therapy). I see a lot of these people want to stay permanently, and sometimes they do. Our facility is very old, so it is not that pretty and fancy, but we take very good care of them and try to make sure they have fun. So, if your looking for a nursing home dont rule one out just because it is for profit, you could be doing your loved one a great disservice. FYI we are located in New Carlisle Ohio.