In addition to reviewing the facilities and amenities, you should also pay attention to the staff and residents. The atmosphere of an assisted living community depends on the people who live there. If residents are friendly and helpful, you’ll likely have a positive experience as well. If the staff is not available to answer questions, the atmosphere in the facility may be less than ideal. If staff members are not available to answer questions, you should find another facility. The staff and residents of an assisted living community should be available to create relationships with your loved one.