Five Questions to Ask About Visiting Nursing Homes - #3

Are visits restricted by time and place?

• Do I need to make an appointment with the nursing home to visit a loved one?
• Will visiting hours be restricted, or individual visits time-limited?
• Can I request a schedule for when I can visit my loved one on a regular basis?
• Can I go to my loved one’s room, or are visits limited to designated areas inside
(or outside) the facility?
• Can more than one person visit a resident at a time?
• Who can I contact if I am denied a visit with my loved one?