After two strokes, my best friends mother is now needing a memory care facility. They have two they'd like to compare. Are there professionals in elder care that have specific stats of care and can help review and present info to help them make the best choice for their family?
Have your friend make a list of what does the facility offer that is important to her Mom, or is that item an added cost. When my Dad was in Memory Care, he had daily linen service where he used the linens and towels provided by the facility. There were 3 meals a day. An Aide would help with showering and dressing. There was zero odor on that wing of the facility, which was amazing.
And part of my Dad's monthly payment included a MedTech who would come in the morning and evening to give Dad his pills/pain lotions. Cable TV was included in the price. The landline was an extra monthly fee. There was a nurse available on all 3 shifts. Even physical therapy can be arranged. Even small pets were allowed as long as the resident could maintain and control the pet.