Deciding to leave our beloved elders in nursing homes is one of the most difficult decisions that we have to make. As such, choosing the best washington nursing homes to leave our elders in is also one of the most important things that we need to do. And there are a few things that can be done in order to make sure that we are making the right choice, regardless of how difficult the decision making process is. First, we need to research about facilities that provides the right type of treatment or health care that our elders need. It will also help if you can research how long the facility has been doing business. You also need to take some time to visit the facility you plan to leave your elders in. Check out their amenities, rooms, meet the staff, nurses and administrators so you can get a feel of the facility. Compare the merits of two or perhaps three nursing homes before you make a final decision.