Selecting the right long-term care facility for a loved one involves several key considerations:

• Location and Accessibility: Choose a facility close to family and friends to facilitate regular visits, which can enhance the resident's emotional well-being.

• Staff Qualifications and Care Quality: Evaluate the staff's training and experience, especially if specialized care (e.g., for dementia) is needed.

• Services and Amenities: Ensure the facility offers necessary services such as medical care, meal plans, and recreational activities that align with your loved one's interests.

• Safety and Security: Assess the facility's security measures, including access control and emergency response systems, to ensure a safe environment.

• Financial Considerations: Understand the costs involved and explore payment options, including insurance coverage and potential financial assistance programs.

• Reputation and Compliance: Research the facility's history, read reviews, and check for any violations or complaints to gauge its reputation and compliance with regulations.

Visiting multiple facilities, asking detailed questions, and involving your loved one in the decision-making process can help ensure the chosen facility meets their needs and preferences.

Placement timelines vary based on care needs and availability, but many placements happen within days, especially for urgent situations.

For hospital discharges, rehab transitions, or sudden care changes, our nurse-led team prioritizes speed while ensuring the placement is clinically appropriate and safe.

We provide nurse-led guidance to help families find safe, appropriate care settings for loved ones.

Our services include clinical needs evaluation, care option education, facility matching based on fit and safety, coordination of tours, and support through placement, contracting, and transition.

We also assist families in understanding availability, costs, and Medicaid-related considerations.

We can provide the State required assessment for an additional fee.

Our service is nurse-led with decades of hands-on elder care, placement, and adult family home ownership experience. We do not operate as a call center, and we do not make recommendations based on quotas or convenience. Every placement recommendation is grounded in clinical judgment — not just availability or preference.

This helps ensure safer placements, better outcomes, and smoother transitions for families and professionals.

Our standard is straightforward: if we would not place our own family there, we will not recommend it.

Getting started is simple. Families can contact us by phone (425-448-2573), email, or through our intake form.

A placement advisor will connect with you to understand your situation, answer initial questions, and outline next steps—at your pace and with no obligation.

Our process includes:

1. Initial Consultation: Begin with a phone consultation to discuss the senior's care needs, preferences, and budget. This may include in-person meetings with all decision-makers to review available resources and community options.

2. Assessment and Recommendations: Based on the initial consultation, the advisor will provide tailored recommendations that align with the senior's specific needs. This includes scheduling tours of selected options and assisting during the decision-making process.

3. Support and Follow-Up: After a place is chosen, the advisor offers transitional support, conducts follow-ups to ensure a smooth adjustment, and continues to advocate for the senior's well-being.

To begin, we typically need:

• Basic medical and care information

• Current living situation

• Desired timeline

• Preferred location

A brief intake allows us to quickly determine next steps and prioritize urgent needs.

Click here: Family Intake form
Click here: Professional Intake form

You can reach us by phone (425-448-2573), email, or by completing our online form. We respond promptly and clearly communicate next steps so families are never left wondering what happens next.

We aim to respond quickly—usually within one business day.

There is no cost or obligation for families to receive our guidance and placement services. When appropriate, we may receive a referral fee from partner care providers and facilities. This does not change our recommendations—families are guided based on care needs, safety, and fit, not financial incentives.

Yes. Our placement services are completely free for families.
ElderCare Placement Advisors is compensated by the senior living or care community once placement occurs. Families receive the same level of clinical guidance, advocacy, and support at no cost, regardless of which community they choose.

Families can expect clear communication, honest guidance, and steady support during a stressful time. We take the time to explain options, advocate for appropriate care, and remain involved through the decision and transition—so families feel informed, supported, and confident in their choices.

Visit our Resources page (click here) for more information, including helpful educational links and videos.

By law, we cannot charge the facility a fee for placing a Medicaid resident. We do offer this as an hourly service, paid by the family. Contact us for more details. You may reach out via email.

We offer same-day support for urgent situations. Contact us at 425-448-2573

We help place seniors in:

• Adult Family Homes

• Assisted living

• Memory care (Alzheimer’s and dementia care)

We assess medical needs, cognitive status, mobility, and safety to determine the most appropriate level of care.

Yes. We regularly work with hospitals, rehab centers, and skilled nursing facilities to support time-sensitive discharges.

If a patient is medically stable but cannot return home, we help identify appropriate placement options quickly to avoid unsafe discharges or prolonged stays.

A registered nurse conducts a comprehensive assessment of the senior’s medical, functional, and cognitive needs.

Based on that assessment, we identify appropriate care settings, coordinate tours, communicate with families and facilities, and support the transition through placement.

We serve seniors and referral partners throughout King County and Snohomish County, including Seattle, Renton, Bellevue, Mercer Island, Redmond, Kirkland, Bothell, Issaquah, Sammamish, Woodinville, Everett, and surrounding communities.

Yes. We specialize in memory care placement for seniors with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.

Our clinical expertise allows us to assess disease progression, safety risks, and behavioral needs to recommend appropriate memory care communities.

We remain available during and after placement to support families and ensure the transition is successful.

Our goal is not just placement, but long-term stability and safety.

Yes. We partner with:

• Hospital discharge planners

• Rehab and skilled nursing transition teams

• Assisted and independent living communities

• Home health agencies and geriatric care managers

We provide fast, reliable placement support aligned with clinical needs and discharge timelines.

We are regularly visiting adult family homes in King and Snohomish counties for inclusion on our recommendation list. To be considered, complete the Become A Partner intake form and we will contact you with next steps.

Utilizing professional services to find senior care options offers several key benefits:

• Personalized Recommendations: Experts assess the unique health conditions, lifestyle preferences, and social needs of seniors to suggest care options that align closely with their requirements, reducing the likelihood of mismatches and unnecessary relocations.

• Time and Stress Reduction: Navigating the myriad of senior care facilities can be overwhelming. Professional placement services streamline this process by handling research, scheduling tours, and managing paperwork, allowing families to focus on their loved ones without the added stress.

• Access to Insider Knowledge: Placement specialists possess in-depth knowledge of local care communities, including their reputations, staff qualifications, and current availability. This insider information enables families to make informed decisions more efficiently.

• Objective Support in Decision-Making: Making decisions about senior care can be emotionally charged. Professional advisors provide neutral guidance, helping families evaluate options based on facts rather than emotions, leading to better outcomes and greater peace of mind.

• Assistance with Financial Planning: Understanding the costs associated with senior care is crucial. Placement services help families compare prices, identify hidden fees, and explore financial resources such as long-term care insurance or veterans' benefits to make care more affordable.

By leveraging the expertise of professional senior care placement services, families can ensure a smoother transition for their loved ones into appropriate care settings, tailored to their specific needs and circumstances.

Getting started is simple. Families can contact us by phone (425-448-2573), email, or through our intake form.

Yes! ElderCare Placement Advisors is nurse-led. We are happy to help you.

Getting started is simple. Families can contact us by phone (425-448-2573), email, or through our intake form.

Tours are zero obligation. We will go with you on your tours to guide you on what to look for and what questions to ask. You will not be contacted directly by the facility toured, until you have made your decision. Only then and with your permission, will we share your contact information with your chosen location as we help you through the final contracting piece.