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Senior Placement FAQs for Portland Families

Plain answers to the questions families ask us first.

About the service

What does a senior placement agency do?

We help families understand the care and living options for an older parent or relative, narrow them to a short list, and prepare for visits and decisions. We are advisors. We do not run a care facility, and we do not give medical advice.

How much does it cost?

The service is free to families. If you would like details on how the work is funded, ask Alex when you call.

Does Medicare pay for this?

No. The service is free to families, and we do not bill Medicare for placement help. Medicare is not what pays for this service.

Where do you help families?

We serve Portland, Oregon and Vancouver, Washington.

What are your hours?

We are open 24/7. You can call at any hour.

Who will I talk with?

You will talk with Alex, the advisor who works with families.

What we do and do not do

Do you operate a care facility?

No. We do not operate a care facility. We help you look at the options that already exist.

Can you guarantee a bed or a room?

No. We cannot guarantee a placement. Availability changes, and we will be honest about what is realistic.

How do I get started?

Call (503) 444-8702 and talk with Alex. You can also send a message through the contact page, but calling is the surest way to reach us.

Do you have reviews?

Not yet. We are just getting started, and we will not make reviews up. You can be one of our first on Google.

Understanding the settings

What is the difference between an adult foster home and assisted living?

In general, an adult foster home (called an adult family home in Washington) is a smaller residential home with a few residents, while assisted living is usually a larger community with more shared spaces and services. Which one fits depends on the person, and we can talk it through with you.

Keep reading

See the full list of senior placement services, read how the process works, check the reviews page, or get in touch. You can also call (503) 444-8702 any time.

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Talk with Alex at (503) 444-8702 — you never get a bill from us.

Free to families. Open 24/7. You never get a bill from us.

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