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To get an insider%u2019s perspective, you may talk to a resident or the resident%u2019s family about their experience with the facility and whether they%u2019re happy with the level of care provided. Don%u2019t go into a resident%u2019s room or care area of the nursing home without asking the resident or staff for permission.Speak with a Current ResidentBefore You Leave Ask whom to call if you have more questions and write down their name and phone number. After your visit, write down any questions or concerns you still have about the nursing home and how it will meet you or your loved one%u2019s needs. This way, you can compare notes after other tours.Research shows that approximately 1 in 10 Americans over 60 years old have faced some form of elder abuse. Unfortunately, there is no foolproof way of preventing elder abuse. Despite this, nursing homes may help prevent elder abuse by:ASK ABOUT ELDER ABUSE PREVENTION%u2022 Properly supervising the staff%u2022 Hiring quality staff%u2022 Creating and implementing concrete patient care policies and procedures%u2022 Offering regular visits from social workers and volunteers%u2022 Installing quality security systems and cameras%u2022 Training employees regularly on elder abuse and how to prevent neglect