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Mission Viejo, CA · Serving Greater Los Angeles

Get a trusted guide through every senior care decision

Finding the right care for a parent is overwhelming. Our advisors have helped hundreds of families navigate every option, and they're ready to help yours.

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20+ Years of Combined Experience
Hundreds of Families Helped
8+ Types of Care We Navigate
How it works

You don't have to figure this out alone

Most families come to us feeling lost. They don't know the difference between assisted living and memory care, or how to evaluate a facility, or what any of this will cost. That's exactly what we're here for.

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Initial consultation

We listen carefully to understand your loved one's care needs, budget, location preferences, and social priorities.

Your personalized care plan

We evaluate the options and build a clear plan, matched to your loved one's specific situation, with resources for anything beyond placement.

Guided every step of the way

We schedule tours, help with paperwork, and stay with you from first conversation to your loved one settling into their new home.

Care options we navigate

Every type of senior care, explained

We help families understand and access the full range of senior living options, so you can make the right decision with confidence.

Home Care

Stay in your own home with professional support for daily activities, companionship, and personal care.

Independent & Retirement Communities

Active senior living with social engagement, meals, and amenities, for those who want vibrant community life.

Assisted Living

Safe, supportive communities where trained staff help with daily life while preserving independence and dignity.

Memory Care

Specialized communities for Alzheimer's, dementia, and Parkinson's, with purpose-built environments and expert staff.

Residential Care Homes

Small, home-like settings with 1–6 residents for highly personal care at a cost-effective price point.

Continuing Care Retirement (CCRCs)

Full continuum of care on one campus, from independent living to skilled nursing, so your loved one can age in place.

Respite Care

Short-term care relief for family caregivers who need a break, days to weeks, arranged with compassion.

Hospice Care

Comfort-focused care for those with terminal illness, connecting families with compassionate providers for the journey ahead.

Chere Vought, Founder of A Plan For Senior Care
Our story

Built from personal experience

Founder Chere Vought spent years guiding hundreds of families through senior care placement. Then she faced the same journey with her own mother and grandmother, and discovered what was still missing.

That experience became the foundation of A Plan For Senior Care. Today, Chere and her team do exactly what she wished she'd had: someone compassionate enough to understand the full picture, and knowledgeable enough to create a clear plan.

Meet the team
What families say

A beacon of light during a difficult time

Common questions

Answers for families just getting started

How does A Plan For Senior Care get paid? +

A Plan For Senior Care is compensated by the licensed facilities and agencies we represent. Those facilities are prohibited from charging referred individuals more because of our involvement, and we do not solicit, receive, or accept gifts or referral incentives from any facility or agency we work with.

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care? +

Assisted living communities support seniors who need help with daily activities (meals, medication, personal care) while still maintaining significant independence. Memory care communities are specifically designed for seniors with Alzheimer's, dementia, or other cognitive conditions. They have secured environments, specially trained staff, and programming built around cognitive support. We help you understand which is appropriate and when, based on your loved one's current and likely future needs.

How do we know when it's time to consider senior care? +

Common signs include difficulty managing medications, increased falls or near-falls, confusion or memory lapses, difficulty preparing meals, neglect of personal hygiene, or social withdrawal. Many families wait longer than they should. The earlier you explore options, the more choices you have. We're always happy to answer a "just checking" call, even if you're not sure care is needed yet.

We're not local to Los Angeles. Can you still help? +

Yes. Many of the adult children we work with live outside of Southern California and are managing this process remotely. We can handle research, phone consultations, and coordination on your behalf. For local tour accompaniment, we assist families in the greater Los Angeles and Orange County areas, but we work with out-of-area families by phone and email regularly.

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You don't have to figure this out alone

Our advisors have helped hundreds of families find the right care, and we're ready to help yours. No pressure, just clarity.