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Care Tools for Families

Practical tools to help families navigate the assisted living decision — from initial assessment through move-in and beyond.

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Assisted Living Decision Assessment

The most comprehensive starting point for families navigating the assisted living decision. Covers 9 care domains — safety, daily living, medication, memory, nutrition, social well-being, caregiver capacity, and financial readiness. Receive a personalised pathway with specific next steps, questions to ask, and curated educational resources.

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Assisted Living Decision Assessment

A comprehensive 10-section assessment covering safety, daily care, medication, memory, nutrition, social well-being, and caregiver capacity. Receive a personalised pathway with specific next steps.

10–15 min
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Assisted Living Tour Checklist

A printable checklist of questions to ask and things to observe when touring assisted living communities.

5 min
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Care Visit Checklist

25 things to check every time you visit a parent in assisted living, with a live scoring system.

5 min
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Coming soon

Family Meeting Planner

A structured guide for preparing and running a family meeting about a parent's care, including agenda templates and conversation frameworks.

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Assisted Living Cost Calculator

Estimate monthly assisted living costs by state, care level, and payment method — including Medicaid and VA benefit scenarios.

Coming soon

Memory Care Readiness Assessment

A focused assessment for families considering memory care, covering cognitive changes, safety risks, and care needs specific to dementia.

Not sure where to start?

The Assisted Living Decision Assessment is the most comprehensive place to begin. It covers all major care domains and gives you a personalised result in about 15 minutes.

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