Free tool
Tour Question Generator
Competitors send advisors to ask these on the phone. We give you the checklist to use on your own tour — with Medicaid and dementia prompts for your state.
Your personalized tour questions (10)
- What is the all-in monthly rate including care level changes, medication management, and move-in fees?
- Can you provide the most recent state survey inspection report and explain any citations?
- What is the caregiver-to-resident ratio during day and night shifts?
- How do you handle medical emergencies and hospital transfers?
- What happens if private funds run out — do you accept Medicaid waiver residents?
- Are there exit fees, long-term lease requirements, or rate increase caps?
- Can we speak with a current family reference (not just marketing testimonials)?
- How do you document and communicate changes in care needs?
- Who owns this community, and has ownership changed after recent violations?
- May we review your contract with an elder law attorney before signing?
FAQs
What questions should I ask on an assisted living tour?▾
Ask about all-in monthly pricing, staff ratios, recent state inspection citations, Medicaid waiver acceptance, emergency protocols, and contract exit terms. Our generator personalizes 15 questions for your state and care type.
What should I ask at a memory care tour?▾
Add questions about secured units, elopement protocols, dementia staff training, and antipsychotic medication policies. Select the dementia option in our tool for memory-care-specific prompts.
How do I verify a community is safe before touring?▾
Check your state's assisted living license portal and CMS Nursing Home Compare for skilled nursing. Use AllyKin's Verify Community search on the homepage for Safety Scores and direct government links.