Assisted Living Capabilities checklist

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Checklist: Assisted Living Capabilities
(Please rank each item.)

Category	Very Important	Somewhat Important	Not Important
Apartments
Variety of sizes and styles
Studio
One-bedroom
Other
Privacy
Fully private
Semi-private
Location
Urban
Suburban/small town
Rural
Setting
In a housing complex
In a freestanding building
Part of a retirement community
Meals
Three per day provided
Limited meal preparation by resident
Snacks provided
Multiple dining venues (for variety)

Category	Very Important	Somewhat Important	Not Important
Security and safety
Professional security team
Building security system
Gated community
24 Hour Reception
Emergency Medical Technicians on staff
Pull-cord help request system
Two-way call system
Health care
Help in visiting off-site physicians
Physicians who visit on site
Full-time physicians' practice on site
Visiting specialist physicians
In-apartment health services
Personal assistance
Help with eating
Help with bathing
Help with dressing
Help with using the toilet
Help with moving about
Other services available on site
Care for Alzheimer's disease
Rehabilitation
Long-term care
Wheelchair accessible shuttle/van service
Home health care

Category	Very Important	Somewhat Important	Not Important
General assistance
Help with arranging transportation
Multiple vehicle transportation system
Linen and laundry services
Incontinence supplies
Medical supplies
Housekeeping and maintenance services
Barber/beauty
Convenience stores on-site
Activity programming
Social events
Faith-based services
Educational programs
Exercise/fitness programs
Fitness center, pool
Hobby programs
On-site library
Arts programs
Entertainment programs