Helpful Hints

What Should I look for in a Nursing Home?

You should consider a variety of factors:

• Location
• Visitor's policies
• The patient-to-staff ratio
• The experience and training of staff members
• The appearance of the nursing home and the residents
• Sleeping accommodations
• Activities
• Dining facilities and menus
• Health-care issues
• Day-to-day living issues
• What the agreement says
• How the nursing home is operated

Will my loved one be kept clean and free of abuse?

Here at Cogburn we pride ourselves on the appearance of our residents and no one will be abused by anyone. We perform "Criminal Background Checks" on ALL staff prior to employment and annually.

Are you sure that you have plenty of staff to give the care that is needed?

Our staffing levels exceed the needs of our residents.

Will I always feel guilty about having to place my family member in a nursing home?

This is a very common reaction and with time, it certainly becomes less upsetting as the resident settles into the routine.

May we come and visit anytime?