Senior Care Assessments in Portland, OR
A non-clinical conversation about what help is needed and which living options make sense.
A care assessment, as we use the phrase, is a conversation — not a medical evaluation. We sit with what daily life looks like, what is getting hard, and which kinds of living options might fit. We do not diagnose, give medical advice, or decide what level of care someone needs. That belongs with a doctor or care team.
You do not need medical records to have this conversation. Please do not send detailed health records. Talking about daily life and what you are worried about is enough to start.
The service is free to families. Some families use this conversation as a starting point before they look at specific communities; others call in the middle of a search because the choices have become confusing.
Free to families. You never get a bill from us, and Medicare is not part of it.
What we look at
- What a normal day looks like, and which parts are getting hard.
- What your parent would want, if they could choose freely.
- What the family can carry, practically and financially.
- Whether staying home, a smaller home, or a larger community is even on the table.
Questions families ask
- Is this the right time to look, or is there room to wait?
- Which setting types are even relevant, given daily life right now?
- What should we ask a doctor before we go further?
How the work generally goes
You talk with Alex. We listen, explain the settings, help you build a short list, and prepare you for visits. You and your family decide. The service is free to families. Read the full process.
Questions families ask
Is this a medical assessment?
No. It is a conversation to help you understand your options. We do not diagnose, give medical advice, or decide what level of care someone needs.
Do I need medical records to have this conversation?
No. Please do not send detailed health records. Talking about daily life and what you are worried about is enough to start.
Does it cost anything?
No. The service is free to families, and we do not bill Medicare for placement help.
Related services
- How senior placement works, step by step
- In-home care referrals for thinking through staying put
- Assisted living placement
Areas we serve
We help families in Portland, Oregon and Vancouver, Washington. See the service areas page for more on how we work across both.
Free help, any hour. We are here for you.
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.