Senior Care Options, Explained
Not sure what kind of care your loved one needs? We help families understand every option, then find the right fit.
Eight types of senior care we navigate
Every family's situation is different. We help you understand what each type of care provides, who it's best for, and how to access it in greater Los Angeles.
Home Care
Stay in your own home with professional support, safely and comfortably.
Home care takes place in your loved one's residence and is ideal for seniors who need support but want to remain at home. Private-duty companions and aides can assist with personal care, meal preparation, errands, doctor visits, light housekeeping, shopping, and social companionship.
Note: Home care aides do not provide skilled nursing care. Average age served: All ages. This is often the first step families consider, and the right answer for many situations.
Independent & Retirement Communities
A vibrant social life in a supportive community, for active seniors who want more connection.
Designed for active seniors 55+ who are largely independent, these communities offer private apartment-style units, often with full kitchens, in a vibrant social setting. With 50 to 200+ residents, they typically include meals, housekeeping, transportation, entertainment, and activities.
Best for: Seniors who are healthy and independent but want social connection, convenience, and a maintenance-free lifestyle.
Assisted Living Communities
Get the help you need with daily life, in a warm community, without giving up independence.
For seniors who need more support with daily life, assisted living communities provide a safe, social environment with trained staff. Private and shared units are similar to senior apartments. Includes meals, housekeeping, transportation, activities, supervision, and assistance with daily activities and medication management.
Typical community size: 50 to 200+ residents. Many families are surprised by how much they feel like home.
Memory Care Communities
Specialized care for Alzheimer's, dementia, and Parkinson's, with trained staff and purpose-built environments.
Secure, specialized communities for seniors with Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, dementia, or other forms of memory impairment. Smaller in scale (20 to 50+ residents), these communities feature specially trained staff, purpose-built environments, and activities designed to stimulate and support residents with memory challenges.
24-hour awake staff provided. We help families understand when memory care is appropriate and how to evaluate quality of care.
Residential Care Homes
Highly personal, attentive care in a true home setting, often at a lower cost than a large facility.
A warm, home-like setting for seniors who need more hands-on care in a smaller environment. With just 1 to 6 residents, these homes offer highly personalized attention at a cost-effective price point. Includes meals, housekeeping, activities, supervision, personal care, and medication assistance.
Often overlooked, residential care homes are one of the most underrated options in greater Los Angeles — particularly for families who want a more intimate, home-like environment.
Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs)
One community for life — from independent living through skilled nursing, so your loved one never has to move again.
CCRCs offer a full continuum of care on a single campus, from independent living to assisted living to skilled nursing, so your loved one can age in place without having to move as their needs change. Ideal for seniors and families who want long-term stability and peace of mind.
CCRCs often have waitlists. If this option interests you, it's worth exploring sooner rather than later, even if care is not immediately needed.
Respite Care
Get the break you need as a caregiver, while your loved one is safe, comfortable, and well cared for.
Respite care provides short-term relief for family caregivers. Whether for a few days or several weeks, we help families find temporary care solutions that give caregivers a needed break while ensuring their loved one is safe, comfortable, and well cared for.
Family caregiver burnout is a real and serious issue. Respite care is not a luxury, it's a necessity for sustainable long-term caregiving.
Hospice Care
Comfort, dignity, and support for both your loved one and your family during the most difficult time.
Hospice care focuses on comfort, dignity, and quality of life for seniors with a terminal illness. We help families understand their options and connect with compassionate hospice providers who offer medical, emotional, and spiritual support, for both the patient and their family.
Hospice is often chosen later than families wish they had. If a doctor has mentioned it, it's worth understanding the full picture now rather than in a crisis moment.
We'll help you figure out what's right
Most families don't know which type of care is appropriate when they first call us. That's completely normal. One conversation is all it takes to begin to clarify the path forward.
Let's find the right care together
Our advisors will help you understand the options and build a plan that fits your loved one's specific needs. Call us to find the right fit for your loved one.