20 Questions to Ask on Every Senior Living Tour
The 20 questions that reveal what a senior living community is really like — use this list at every tour near Myrtle Beach and Murrells Inlet, SC.
A polished tour will show you the chandelier in the lobby. These twenty questions will show you what life is actually like the other 363 days a year. Print this list and bring it to every community you visit on the Grand Strand.
Pricing and contracts
- What's the all-in monthly cost in writing?
- What's the second-person fee?
- What's the move-in / community fee?
- How often have rents increased the last three years?
- What's the notice period to leave?
Apartments
- Is the kitchen full-size or kitchenette?
- Washer/dryer in unit, or shared?
- Are utilities and internet included?
- Can I bring my own furniture and paint?
- What's the pet policy and pet fee?
Dining
- How many meals are included?
- Can I see this week's menu?
- What are dining hours — fixed seating or flexible?
Community life
- What activities actually ran last month?
- Is there scheduled transportation?
- How does the community handle medical emergencies?
If needs change
- What happens if I need help in the future?
- Can home health come in?
- How are residents notified about changes to fees or services?
- Can I talk to three current residents on my own?
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