Gifts to assisted living caregivers?

Many professional ethics codes don't allow for gifts from clients/families, but I think you can't go wrong with a nice card of appreciation. And maybe a $5-10 Starbucks/Dunkin Donuts gift card.

My 95+ Dad has been in his AL/MC for a year. I was his Caregiver in my home for 15 yrs since his stroke.
Last Christmas, I gifted car wash gift cards. On his one year anniversary recently,I made tons of homemade pumpkins rolls and wrote each employee a personal note.
I decided I didn’t want to wait till my dad was gone. I’m so glad I didn’t.

A daughter hoping for another holiday with Dad. 🥰

DaughterLove13: Imho, if you are quite handy in the kitchen, a homemade bread, e.g. banana bread may be more appreciated than a monetary gift.

Great ideas. I might include a nice picture of your father. You can make a card of it and sign it from his family.

Gas card !

Coffee gift card with a little hand written personal thank you from you.

Depending on the number, chick-fil-a platter, subs, pizza. If there are just a few or a special one, gift cards are good. You can get VISA or Target, Trader Joe’s.

Food is always a good idea. Stay away from junk food. Maybe opt for pizza, salad, or sandwiches and soft drinks. Always include a card with some personalized notes.

When my stepmom was in AL, I gave a check to the director to add to whatever they had planned for the Employee Christmas party.

I just got out of nursing home. Three shifts of nurses and aides. Today I had Starbucks deliver coffees, fruit smoothies and pastries at 6:30 before midnight shift was over and as day shift was arriving. Had them deliver the same to evening shift. My uncle is in NH. Every six weeks or so I give gift cards to a nearby diner. I’ve also taken fruit and veggie trays which really liked.

My mother's memory care and the hospice company didn't allow gifts to caregivers. However, once your mom has passed, I can't see any reason why it wouldn't be appropriate. I wanted to cater a lunch for the caregivers, but the boss man said not to worry about it, so I wrote a note to them and to the bosses and sent over a huge selection of cookies.

I know in the hospital where I work individual gifts are discouraged. But everyone loves a pizza party or a big snack / fruit basket! Just remember that there are 2 shifts, and plan accordingly.. so no one gets left out. I know one of the best gifts we ever got was a big wicker laundry basket full of "stuff",, you can buy lots of individually wrapped things at Costco or Sams,, Pastries, coffee pods, fruit like cuties or oranges and bananas. Flavored waters! Or sandwitch trays and a sheet cake? Not an arm and a leg, but really loved and enjoyed.