the right place for your loved one in Florida

Senior placement agencies like ours help individuals find the perfect senior care community for themselves or their family members. Through the help of a Senior Living Advisor (or Senior Care Consultant), who are highly familiar with eldercare communities and deeply knowledgeable about the care facilities across the country, families can find the best care options for their loved one.

Senior placement agencies exist to help match seniors with reputable, high-quality establishments to call home. Senior placement agencies like Senior Placement Group are here to do the leg work for you and ensure the move into senior living is easy, stress-free, and seamless.

How Senior Placement Agencies Work

At Senior Placement Group, we have a team of knowledgeable and experienced senior care placement professionals who are available to provide advice, guidance, and support. Our Advisors will take the time to get to know you and your loved one’s needs and preferences to make an informed recommendation for the best type of care and living space. We make sure to take the time to understand your goals, budget, and lifestyle to determine the right arrangement for you.

It’s easy to get started with Senior Placement Group! All you have to do is contact us and schedule a free no-obligation consultation with one of our experienced placement professionals. During this initial conversation, we’ll get to know both you and the client and provide personalized solutions that are best suited to your needs.

From there, we’ll help you every step of the way, from researching care facilities and visiting them in person to moving day prep and beyond. We want to make sure that the transition into senior living is as smooth and seamless as possible!

Your Senior Care Advisor will respectfully ask questions about you or your elderly family member’s care needs, including current medications, mobility needs, required assistance for activities of daily living (dressing, bathing, eating, etc.), and memory function. Additionally, you will discuss location preferences, financial requirements, hobbies, desired amenities, and other helpful details. This information helps your Advisor to identify the providers and communities from our network that offer the required level of care and services.

Knowing when is the right time to move into an assisted living facility or care community can be difficult. Ultimately, it’s a personal decision that requires significant consideration. Many people decide it is time to move to a senior community when they require extra support, as they can no longer live life fully independently.

It can be helpful to understand the differences among senior care facilities so that you can make an informed decision on living arrangements.

Independent: An independent living facility is ideal for adults typically over the age of 55-years-old who do not need any assistance with the activities of daily living. For example, if your family member is still able to cook meals for themselves, use the restroom independently, and generally get around without any assistance, this type of facility would most likely be a good fit. Additionally, these communities tend not to offer medical care or medical care staff.

Assisted: An assisted living facility is a great option for many seniors/elderly individuals who are looking for an alternative housing option and need some assistance with daily tasks to feel comfortable. This type of assistance can include getting dressed, cooking meals, using the restroom, and bathing. Similar to the independent option, these communities tend not to offer medical care or medical staff.

Memory Care: A memory care facility specializes in care that caters to clients with memory difficulties, such as those with Alzheimer’s or Dementia. The goal of these communities is to provide safe, effective care for every client. These facilities generally provide a higher level of medical care than assisted and independent facilities.

Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide 24-hour care for clients in need. Typically, these are designed for elderly individuals who need medical supervision and help with activities of daily life that can not be provided at a residential facility. This type of community is best suited for individuals who require regular care from onsite medical professionals to remain healthy and safe. Skilled nursing facilities provide a wide range of services, from short-term rehabilitative care to long-term care.

If you are unsure which type of facility is best suited for your own or a loved ones needs, we encourage you to contact our agency and schedule a no-obligation consultation with one of our Senior Care Advisors today. At our senior placement agency, we understand how difficult it can be to decide to move into a new environment. Our team is here to help guide you and your family members through the process and ensure that you find the perfect community for your loved one.

To make an informed decision, we strongly encourage you and your loved one(s) to visit the communities that interest you. This allows you to see firsthand the environment you or your loved one might experience on a day-to-day basis. You’ll have the opportunity to meet the staff, engage with other residents, taste the food, and enjoy social activities of interest. It’s truly a necessary step before you make a decision.

Your Senior Care Advisor will be there to personally visit the facility and guide you every step of the way. They will arrange visits and provide you with questions to ask when meeting with care providers. After your visit(s), your Advisor will speak with you about your experience, along with your likes and dislikes, and revisit your options based on this feedback.

If you or your family member are not ready to move into a senior living community yet, other options are available. Consider speaking with your Advisor about in-home care options. This often provides the extra assistance needed to remain safe and independent in the comfort of your home.

In addition, if you are feeling overwhelmed or uncertain about the process, many communities offer respite stays, which allow seniors to try residing at a senior living community for short periods of time. During respite stays, residents are able to experience the community while having a flexible agreement that allows them to return home if desired.

Every person and situation is unique, and your Advisor will be there to help you and your loved ones in the process of finding the very best option for you or your loved one. By providing insight into potential communities, in-home care services, alternative options and resources, additional care, and addressing all of your concerns, they will be your guide to finding the best fit for you.

This process can be overwhelming, but being well-informed is the key to making an informed decision. Your Advisor is there to answer questions, guide you through the process, and ultimately help you and your family member determine the right choice for you.