When touring an adult family home, ask about the state license, staff-to-resident ratio, caregiver training, daily routines, medical care, and full pricing. Bring a written list and take notes at every home. Kelsey Creek Senior Care in Bellevue welcomes every question during a free, in-person tour.
A tour tells you more than any website can. But it is easy to forget key questions once you get there. This guide gives you every question to ask. Print it. Bring it with you. Use it at every home you visit.
Call ahead first. Ask these two questions before you drive over.
- Do you have an opening for the care level my loved one needs?
- Can we schedule an in-person tour this week?
Questions About Licensing and Safety
Every adult family home in Washington must be licensed. Start here.
- Is this home licensed by Washington State DSHS?
- Can I see your most recent inspection report?
- Have you had any past violations? How were they fixed?
- What is your plan for falls or medical emergencies?
- Do you have smoke detectors and a clear fire escape plan?
Want more on how to check a license? Read our full guide on choosing an adult family home in Bellevue.
Questions About Staff
Good staff make a good home. Ask about the people who will care for your loved one every day.
- How many caregivers work each shift?
- How many residents does each caregiver care for?
- What training do your caregivers have?
- How long have your caregivers worked here?
- Is someone awake and watching all night?
Questions About Daily Life
A good home keeps residents busy and happy. Ask what a normal day looks like.
- What does a typical day look like here?
- What is on the meal plan this week?
- Can you handle special diets?
- What activities happen each day?
- Do residents get to go outside?
Questions About Health and Care Needs
Care needs can change over time. Ask how the home handles this.
- How do you manage medicine?
- What happens if my loved one’s needs get worse?
- Do you offer memory care for dementia?
- How do you work with our family doctor?
Questions About Cost
Money questions matter. Get clear answers before you decide.
- What is included in the monthly price?
- What costs extra?
- How much notice do you give before a price increase?
- Do you accept Medicaid or COPES?
Want real local price ranges? Read our full Bellevue and Sammamish cost guide.
Questions About the Room and Comfort
Your loved one’s room should feel like home.
- Can my loved one bring their own furniture?
- Is the room private or shared?
- Can they decorate their own space?
- Is the bathroom private?
Red Flags to Watch For
Some warning signs are easy to miss. Watch for these during your tour.
- Staff who seem rushed, tired, or annoyed
- A strong bad smell in the home
- Residents who look bored, alone, or unkempt
- Staff who dodge your questions
- A home that won’t show you its license
What to Bring on Your Tour
- This question list
- A notebook to take notes
- Your loved one, if they are able to come
- A second family member, if possible
Quick Checklist
☐ License and inspection report checked
☐ Staff-to-resident ratio asked about
☐ A normal daily schedule discussed
☐ Medicine and health care plan explained
☐ Full monthly price received in writing
☐ Room and personal space seen in person
☐ No red flags noticed
Why Bellevue Families Trust Kelsey Creek Senior Care
Kelsey Creek Senior Care is a licensed adult family home in Bellevue, WA. We have cared for local families since 1995.
We welcome every question on this list. Come see our home for yourself and meet our caregivers in person.
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Contact Kelsey Creek Senior Care today. We offer free tours, seven days a week, and we welcome every question on this list.