Elderly care unit in Kozani: what to check before you choose
For families in Kozani, Kastoria, Grevena and the wider region of Western Macedonia, choosing an elderly care unit has some particular features. The area is mountainous, distances count and the winters often bring snow. So, apart from the quality of care, it is worth checking the points below as well.
Access all year round
Think about the journey not only on a sunny day but also in a winter month. Ask how people reach the unit when it snows and how emergency transfers are organized. Tsotyli has road links with the Egnatia Motorway and is 45 kilometers from Grevena, 55 from Kastoria and 65 from Kozani.
Medical cover
Ask whether a nurse is on duty around the clock, how often a doctor comes and which hospital is the nearest. Enilion Tsotyli is next to the Tsotyli Health Center, less than one kilometer away, while the main hospitals in the area are between 45 and 80 kilometers away.
Spaces and heating
During your visit, look at the rooms, bathrooms, corridors and shared areas. Check whether the place is warm, well lit and accessible by wheelchair. Ask which types of room are available and whether the older person can bring personal belongings. In an area with snow, the indoor day areas matter a great deal too, because that is where the day is spent during the winter months.
Daily life
A good unit offers not only care but also life. Ask for the weekly program of activities, physiotherapy, psychological support and outings. See whether the residents take part or whether they spend their day with nothing to do.
Keeping the family informed
When the family lives in another town, regular updates become even more important. Ask who will call you if the older person's health changes and whether you have access to their medical record. At our unit, a digital and a paper record are kept with all the medical and nursing information.
Transparency on cost
Ask exactly what the price includes and which expenses are separate, such as medicines and incontinence products. Ask whether there is a contract with a public body, because this affects the amount you will pay. Our unit does not yet have such a contract, and the cost of accommodation depends on each person's needs.
Come and meet us
Enilion Tsotyli has 70 beds, facilities of 2,200 sq.m. and 2,000 sq.m. of outdoor space, with 24-hour nursing cover and unrestricted visiting. See where the unit is and contact us to get to know it up close.
Would you like to get to know our unit in Tsotyli? Talk to our team.