A practical checklist for community tours

Use this general research checklist alongside the official state profile. It is not medical or legal advice.

Licensing and inspections

• Open the linked FloridaHealthFinder profile and note current license status.
• Read recent inspection reports and ask how cited issues were corrected.
• Confirm which services are included under the facility’s license.

Care and staffing

• Ask who assesses changing needs and how care plans are updated.
• Ask about staffing by shift, overnight coverage, turnover, and emergency procedures.
• Confirm medication, mobility, memory-care, and transportation support in writing.

Costs and contracts

• Request a complete written fee schedule and examples of common add-on charges.
• Review deposit, refund, discharge, rate-change, and notice terms.
• Ask what happens if care needs or payment sources change.

Daily life

• Visit at more than one time of day if possible.
• Observe cleanliness, meals, interactions, accessibility, and resident choice.
• Speak with current residents or families when appropriate.