{"id":609,"date":"2023-11-29T12:34:21","date_gmt":"2023-11-29T17:34:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/highlandoakshc.com\/?p=609"},"modified":"2023-11-29T13:17:40","modified_gmt":"2023-11-29T18:17:40","slug":"blog-unleashing-the-power-a-step-by-step-guide-to-choosing-a-va-nursing-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/highlandoakshc.com\/blog-unleashing-the-power-a-step-by-step-guide-to-choosing-a-va-nursing-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Unleashing the Power: A Step-by-Step Guide to Choosing   a VA Nursing Home\u200b"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"609\" class=\"elementor elementor-609\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-ab3bdbd elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"ab3bdbd\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-714af7d\" data-id=\"714af7d\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7df6cd8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"7df6cd8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.19.0 - 07-02-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=\".svg\"]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2592\" height=\"864\" src=\"https:\/\/highlandoakshc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Unleashing-the-Power-A-Step-by-Step-Guide-to-Choosing-a-VA-Nursing-Home_-Billboard-Landscape-1.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-777\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/highlandoakshc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Unleashing-the-Power-A-Step-by-Step-Guide-to-Choosing-a-VA-Nursing-Home_-Billboard-Landscape-1.png 2592w, https:\/\/highlandoakshc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Unleashing-the-Power-A-Step-by-Step-Guide-to-Choosing-a-VA-Nursing-Home_-Billboard-Landscape-1-300x100.png 300w, https:\/\/highlandoakshc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Unleashing-the-Power-A-Step-by-Step-Guide-to-Choosing-a-VA-Nursing-Home_-Billboard-Landscape-1-1024x341.png 1024w, https:\/\/highlandoakshc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Unleashing-the-Power-A-Step-by-Step-Guide-to-Choosing-a-VA-Nursing-Home_-Billboard-Landscape-1-768x256.png 768w, https:\/\/highlandoakshc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Unleashing-the-Power-A-Step-by-Step-Guide-to-Choosing-a-VA-Nursing-Home_-Billboard-Landscape-1-1536x512.png 1536w, https:\/\/highlandoakshc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Unleashing-the-Power-A-Step-by-Step-Guide-to-Choosing-a-VA-Nursing-Home_-Billboard-Landscape-1-2048x683.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2592px) 100vw, 2592px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fc850e4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"fc850e4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.19.0 - 07-02-2024 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Understanding the Basics<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d83a73e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d83a73e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.19.0 - 07-02-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before diving deep into how to choose a VA nursing home, it&#8217;s crucial to understand what exactly a VA nursing home is and what it means to be a Veterans Affair (VA) approved nursing home.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-498f34d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"498f34d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Veterans Affair (VA) Approved Nursing Homes<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-847c902 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"847c902\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not all nursing homes are created equal, and this is especially true when it comes to caring for veterans. That&#8217;s where Veterans Affair (VA) approved nursing homes come into play. These facilities meet specific standards set by the VA to ensure they provide the highest level of care to their veteran residents.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A VA approved nursing home undergoes regular inspections by the VA to ensure they meet these standards. This includes everything from the quality of care provided to the cleanliness of the facility. By choosing a VA approved nursing home, you can have confidence that the facility has been vetted and is equipped to meet the unique needs of veterans.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-975a12e elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"975a12e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/highlandoakshc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/1-2-300x300.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-812\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/highlandoakshc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/1-2-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/highlandoakshc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/1-2-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/highlandoakshc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/1-2-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/highlandoakshc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/1-2-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/highlandoakshc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/1-2.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9e039ea elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9e039ea\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To learn more about VA approved nursing homes in your area, check out our article on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/highlandoakshc.com\/blog\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">veterans affairs approved nursing home ohio<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8ee7776 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8ee7776\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Starting Your Search<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-26ea297 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"26ea297\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you&#8217;ve decided to look for a VA nursing home, it&#8217;s time to kick off your search. But where do you start? The first step is identifying your needs, and then you can dive into researching VA nursing homes that best fit your criteria.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c7d950d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c7d950d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Identifying Your Needs<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1a1fe9f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1a1fe9f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before you even begin looking at specific facilities, you need to know what you&#8217;re searching for. Start by making a list of the things that are most important to you. This could include the level of medical care required, the types of amenities desired, the location of the home, or even the veterans community already present there.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Think about what would make you or your loved one comfortable and cared for. Do they need assistance with everyday tasks, like bathing and dressing? Do they require skilled nursing care or rehabilitation services? Would they benefit from social activities and community outings?<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-39e2a3c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"39e2a3c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Researching VA Nursing Homes<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5f47e8f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5f47e8f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With your list of needs in hand, it&#8217;s time to start researching. Start by looking at the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/highlandoakshc.com\/blog\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">VA-approved nursing homes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in your preferred location. You can often find a list of these homes on the Veterans Affairs website or through a local VA office.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you research, pay attention to the services each home offers. Check their websites, read reviews, and find out as much as you can about each facility. Look for any information about their staffing, resident satisfaction, and the types of care they offer. If you&#8217;re in Ohio, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/highlandoakshc.com\/blog\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Highland Oaks VA nursing home<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> might be a good place to start.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cee5840 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"cee5840\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/highlandoakshc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/2-2-300x300.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-813\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/highlandoakshc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/2-2-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/highlandoakshc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/2-2-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/highlandoakshc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/2-2-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/highlandoakshc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/2-2-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/highlandoakshc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/2-2.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c0e19f4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c0e19f4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember, choosing a VA nursing home is a big decision. It&#8217;s worth taking the time to do thorough research to ensure you find the best fit for you or your loved one. For more tips on how to pick the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/highlandoakshc.com\/blog\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">best VA nursing home<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, check out our other articles on the topic.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9caa0a0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9caa0a0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Key Factors to Consider<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e0c47d7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e0c47d7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choosing a VA nursing home is no small task. It\u2019s a decision that requires time, research, and careful consideration. Here are key factors that you shoulf take into account when determining how to choose a VA nursing home.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2163aeb elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2163aeb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h5 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Location and Accessibility<\/h5>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4b58611 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4b58611\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First off, the location of the nursing home is crucial. You want to ensure it&#8217;s conveniently located for family and friends to visit. It&#8217;s also important to consider the physical accessibility of the facility, such as wheelchair ramps, handrails, and elevators.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider the following:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is the nursing home close to family and friends?<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is it easily accessible by public transportation?<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Does the facility have adequate parking?<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is the facility equipped with necessary accessibility aids?<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d15e6b7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d15e6b7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re looking for a VA nursing home in Ohio, check out our article on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/highlandoakshc.com\/blog\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">veterans affairs approved nursing home ohio<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e2e31cf elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e2e31cf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Staffing and Services Provided<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d42d9fc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d42d9fc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to the staff, you want to make sure that they are not only experienced and qualified, but also compassionate and understanding. The services provided at the nursing home should align with the needs of the resident.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider these questions:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What qualifications and training does the staff have?<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are there registered nurses on duty 24\/7?<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What types of care services are provided (e.g. physical therapy, occupational therapy)?<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do they cater to specific needs such as Alzheimer&#8217;s care or rehabilitative services?.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ec129cf elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"ec129cf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/highlandoakshc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/3-2-300x300.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-814\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/highlandoakshc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/3-2-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/highlandoakshc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/3-2-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/highlandoakshc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/3-2-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/highlandoakshc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/3-2-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/highlandoakshc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/3-2.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6c38dab elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6c38dab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Resident to Staff Ratio\n<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-74a72b9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"74a72b9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another important aspect to consider is the resident to staff ratio. This can greatly impact the level of care that residents receive. A lower resident to staff ratio means that residents are likely to receive more individual attention, which can lead to better care outcomes.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c06177b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c06177b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some key points to consider:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is the resident to staff ratio during the day and at night?<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are there enough staff members to attend to the residents&#8217; needs promptly?<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How quickly do staff members respond to calls for assistance?<\/span><\/li><\/ul><table><tbody><tr><td><p><b>Time of Day<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><b>Ideal Resident:Staff Ratio<\/b><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Day<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6:1<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Night<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8:1<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9c9e4e5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9c9e4e5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember, every individual&#8217;s needs are unique, and what works for one person might not work for another. Make sure to consider all these factors when choosing a VA nursing home for yourself or your loved ones. For more information, see our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/highlandoakshc.com\/blog\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">best va nursing home<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> article.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2b75b2e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2b75b2e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Evaluating Quality<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-92ceac4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"92ceac4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to choosing a VA nursing home, it&#8217;s crucial to evaluate the quality of care provided. This means looking at factors such as health and safety measures, rehabilitation and therapeutic services, and resident satisfaction.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-03dc450 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"03dc450\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/highlandoakshc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/4-1-300x300.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-815\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/highlandoakshc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/4-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/highlandoakshc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/4-1-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/highlandoakshc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/4-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/highlandoakshc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/4-1-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/highlandoakshc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/4-1.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f488ee9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f488ee9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Health and Safety Measures\n<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-486c785 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"486c785\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you explore VA nursing homes, pay close attention to the health and safety measures in place. These are critical to ensure the well-being of residents. Ask about their infection control policies, emergency procedures, and if they have on-site medical personnel available around the clock.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-09a3cb6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"09a3cb6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Services\n<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-574f8e2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"574f8e2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another factor to consider is the availability of rehabilitation and therapeutic services. This is especially important if you or your loved one requires physical, occupational, or speech therapy.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ask about the range of services offered and the qualifications of the staff providing these services. It&#8217;s also worth finding out if these services are included in the cost of care or if they require additional fees.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5326333 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5326333\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Resident Satisfaction\n<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2ffb4a5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2ffb4a5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lastly, consider the satisfaction of current residents. After all, they&#8217;re the ones experiencing the care and services firsthand. Ask to see satisfaction survey results, or if possible, speak directly with residents or their families about their experiences.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bb26f9e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bb26f9e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here&#8217;s a checklist you can use when evaluating VA nursing homes:<\/span><\/p><table><tbody><tr><td><p><b>Quality Factor<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><b>Checklist<\/b><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Health and Safety Measures<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Infection control policies<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Emergency procedures<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; On-site medical personnel<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; State and federal inspections<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u00a0<\/td><td>\u00a0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Services<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Available therapies<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Qualifications of therapy staff<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Costs of additional services<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Resident Satisfaction<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Satisfaction survey results<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Resident or family testimonials<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-15b26af elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"15b26af\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Visit<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-045ecd4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"045ecd4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you&#8217;ve narrowed down your options, visiting the VA nursing homes on your list is the next crucial step. It&#8217;s during these visits that you&#8217;ll get a real understanding of the facility&#8217;s environment and the quality of care provided.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-249bc4b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"249bc4b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What to Look For During a Visit\n<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-599edef elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"599edef\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cleanliness: Is the facility clean and well-maintained? A clean environment is a fundamental necessity for any healthcare facility.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Staff Interaction: Observe how the staff interacts with the residents. Are they respectful, patient, and kind? The attitude and behavior of the staff can significantly affect the quality of life for the residents.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Resident Activities: Are there various activities for the residents to engage in? A good VA nursing home will have a range of activities to keep residents mentally and physically active.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meal Service: Pay attention to the dining area and meal service. Is the food appealing and nutritious? Do residents have a choice in their meals?<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-38b2420 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"38b2420\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/highlandoakshc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/5-1-300x300.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-816\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/highlandoakshc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/5-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/highlandoakshc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/5-1-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/highlandoakshc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/5-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/highlandoakshc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/5-1-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/highlandoakshc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/5-1.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e969e9a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e969e9a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember, you are looking for a place where you or your loved one will feel comfortable, safe, and cared for.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-026bac2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"026bac2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Questions to Ask<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b471eb5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b471eb5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Asking questions during your visit can provide valuable insights that will help you make an informed decision. Here are a few critical questions to ask:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are the visiting policies?<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How are medical emergencies handled?<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What types of therapy and rehabilitation services are available?<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are there specific programs for veterans?<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How are the individual care plans developed and reviewed?<\/span><\/li><\/ul><div>\u00a0<\/div><div>Don&#8217;t hesitate to ask any other questions that come to mind. It&#8217;s vital to gather as much information as possible to make the best decision.<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-320d8e9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"320d8e9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choosing the right VA nursing home can feel overwhelming, but with the right approach, you can find a facility that provides quality care and respects the dignity and needs of its residents. For more information about VA nursing homes in Ohio, visit our article on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/highlandoakshc.com\/blog\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">veterans affairs approved nursing home ohio<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1bf220b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1bf220b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Reviewing Your Options\n<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-faa4de2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"faa4de2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At this point, you&#8217;ll have a list of potential VA nursing homes that have made the cut. It&#8217;s time to sit down and review your options thoroughly. Consider all the factors you&#8217;ve learned about each home, from the location and accessibility to the quality of care and resident satisfaction.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-823d538 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"823d538\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember, the best VA nursing home isn&#8217;t necessarily the one with the highest ratings or the most amenities. It&#8217;s the one that best fits your or your loved one&#8217;s needs. This might be the home that offers specialized care services, has a strong community atmosphere, or is conveniently located near family. For an example of a highly rated VA nursing home, check out our article on the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/highlandoakshc.com\/blog\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">highland oaks va nursing home<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d9e7279 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"d9e7279\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/highlandoakshc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/6-1-300x300.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-817\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/highlandoakshc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/6-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/highlandoakshc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/6-1-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/highlandoakshc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/6-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/highlandoakshc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/6-1-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/highlandoakshc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/6-1.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2892e4a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2892e4a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Understanding the Admission Process<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bc34a82 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bc34a82\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you&#8217;ve chosen a VA nursing home, you&#8217;ll need to understand the admission process. This typically involves completing an application, providing medical records, and scheduling an assessment with the nursing home. They&#8217;ll want to ensure that they can provide the level of care required.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d2c8308 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d2c8308\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each VA nursing home may have its own unique admission process, so it&#8217;s important to reach out to the home directly for the most accurate information. You can also visit our article on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/highlandoakshc.com\/blog\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">veterans affairs approved nursing home ohio<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for more information on VA nursing home admissions.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e5b56f1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e5b56f1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Preparing for the Transition<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-38f4581 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"38f4581\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The transition to a VA nursing home can be a significant change, but with adequate preparation, it can be a smooth one. Start by having open discussions with your loved ones about the move and what to expect. This helps to alleviate any fears or concerns and ensure everyone is on the same page.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Think about what personal items should be taken to the nursing home. These could include clothes, toiletries, favorite books or movies, and cherished mementos. These familiar items can help make the new environment feel more like home.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f0dd377 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"f0dd377\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/highlandoakshc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/7-1-300x300.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-818\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/highlandoakshc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/7-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/highlandoakshc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/7-1-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/highlandoakshc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/7-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/highlandoakshc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/7-1-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/highlandoakshc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/7-1.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-12b0e79 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"12b0e79\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choosing a VA nursing home is no small task, but with careful consideration and preparation, you can find the perfect home that provides the care and support you or your loved one deserves. Check out our article on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/highlandoakshc.com\/blog\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nursing homes for veterans<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<span style=\"color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight ); font-size: 1rem;\">\u00a0more information on VA nursing homes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-de363a8 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"de363a8\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-0cb077d\" data-id=\"0cb077d\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f249f7d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f249f7d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Highland Oaks, Your VA-Approved Nursing Home Destination<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-dbeac98 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"dbeac98\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5c680e6\" data-id=\"5c680e6\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3f8ec39 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3f8ec39\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Highland Oaks Health Center prides itself on being a VA Approved nursing home. Our high staff to resident ratio, breadth and depth of service, and warm community environment make Highland Oaks an excellent destination for you or your loved ones. Call us at (740) 697-3495 to learn more or to book your visit today!\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-c73d9ec elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"c73d9ec\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6b0ece4\" data-id=\"6b0ece4\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Understanding the Basics Before diving deep into how to choose a VA nursing home, it&#8217;s crucial to understand what exactly a VA nursing home is and what it means to be a Veterans Affair (VA) approved nursing home. 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