At some point in time, many of us come face to face with a situation when we have to decide to place our parent or elderly to nursing home. As emotionally stressing the decision might be, equally important it is to make the right one. Especially if the elderly is suffering from chronic health problems or recovering from a severe accident it is in their best interest to place them to a skilled nursing facility where they get due care and attention. Rather than taking such a critical decision in haste when faced with a crisis situation, it is better to be proactive and do the required homework before the need arises. Here are some tips to choose a nursing home.