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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)

  1. What is the all-in monthly rate including care level changes, medication management, and move-in fees?
  2. Can you provide the most recent state survey inspection report and explain any citations?
  3. What is the caregiver-to-resident ratio during day and night shifts?
  4. How do you handle medical emergencies and hospital transfers?
  5. What happens if private funds run out — do you accept Medicaid waiver residents?
  6. Are there exit fees, long-term lease requirements, or rate increase caps?
  7. Can we speak with a current family reference (not just marketing testimonials)?
  8. How do you document and communicate changes in care needs?
  9. Who owns this community, and has ownership changed after recent violations?
  10. May we review your contract with an elder law attorney before signing?

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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.