Instant digital download · $9 one-time
Care Home Tour & Comparison Kit
A 12-page fillable PDF to screen by phone, tour with one checklist, catch red flags, and score up to four homes side by side.
- 12-page fillable PDF — type on screen or print US Letter
- Pre-tour phone screening grid that compares 4 homes at once
- Tour checklists in 8 categories, each with notes and a 1–5 score
- 16 red flags, resident questions, and weighted side-by-side scoring
Organizational tool only, not medical or legal advice. Admission agreements are legal contracts; consider having an elder-law attorney review one before signing. For personal use only.
What's inside
Instant download. Nothing ships.
What’s inside
12 pages, one yardstick
- How to use + care types at a glance + your must-haves, budget, and care needs
- Pre-tour phone screening: 14 questions × 4 homes
- Tour checklists: staffing, cleanliness, safety, dining, activities, medical care, memory care, costs & contract
- Red flags to watch for + tips for an unannounced second visit
- 12 questions to ask residents and families
- Weighted side-by-side scoring for up to 4 homes (totals add up in Adobe Acrobat Reader)
- Contract & fees review checklist and a final decision worksheet
Preview pages
Sample pages from the download — the purchased files are fillable.
Who it's for
Families touring more than one home
After the third visit they all blur together. One consistent checklist keeps the notes comparable.
Siblings splitting the tours
Print a set per home, or type on screen, then combine scores on the side-by-side sheet.
Anyone comparing personal care, assisted living, or memory care
Works for those settings in any state. Made in Pennsylvania by PA Care Finder.
People who want a second, unannounced look
The kit includes warning signs and a short plan for a return visit before you sign.
Frequently asked questions
- What do I get after I buy?
- Instant digital download of the 12-page fillable Care Home Tour & Comparison Kit PDF. Nothing is shipped. After payment you’ll land on a download page, and we’ll email the same link if you checkout with an email address.
- How do I fill it in?
- Open the PDF in free Adobe Acrobat Reader (or most browsers / Preview), type, and save — or print as many copies as you need. Weighted totals add up automatically in Adobe Acrobat Reader.
- Is this medical or legal advice?
- No. This is an organizational tool only. Admission agreements are legal contracts; consider having an elder-law attorney review one before signing.
- Can I print extra copies? Who is it for?
- Yes — print one set per home. The file is for personal use; please don’t resell or share it. Created by PA Care Finder to help families compare Pennsylvania care homes.
Get tour kit — $9
One-time purchase. Instant download. Still looking for a licensed home? Browse the PA directory.
Organizational tool only, not medical or legal advice. Admission agreements are legal contracts; consider having an elder-law attorney review one before signing. For personal use only; please don't resell or share the files.
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