Features of individual units

• Are different sizes and types of units available?

• Are units for single and double occupancy available?
  

• Do residents have their own lockable doors?
  

• Is a 24-hour emergency response systems accessible from the unit?
  

• Are bathrooms private with handicapped accommodations to accommodate wheelchairs and walkers?
  

• Are residents able to bring- their own furnishings for their unit and what may they bring?

• Do all units have a telephone and cable TV and how is billing handled?
  

• Is a kitchen area/unit provided with a refrigerator, sink and cooking element?
  

• May residents keep food in their units?
  

• May residents smoke in their units? In public spaces?
  

• May residents have pets?
  

Social and recreational activities

• Is there evidence of an organized activities program, such as a posted daily schedule, events in progress, reading materials, visitors, etc?

• Do residents participate in the neighboring community?
  

• Do volunteers, including family members, come into the residence to help with or conduct programs?
  

• Does the residence require residents to undertake any chores or perform specific activities that benefit all residents?
  

• Does the residence have its own pets or provide for pets to visit the facility?

Food Service

• Does the residence provide three nutritionally balanced meals a day, seven days a week?
  

• Are snacks available?
  

• May a resident request special foods?
  

• Are common dining areas available?
  

• May residents eat meals in their units?
  

• May meals be provided at a time a resident would like or are there set times for meals?
  

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