Resources and partners
Finding the right senior living community is rarely the only thing on a family's plate. Here are the public resources we point East Valley families to most often — and how local professionals who serve seniors can work with us.
Public resources for care and support
You can contact these government agencies and nonprofits directly without a referral from us. We have no business relationship with them. Check each program's services and eligibility requirements.
AZ Care Check
Look up the license status and inspection history of any Arizona assisted living facility or nursing home — free and official. We recommend checking every community you're considering.
azcarecheck.azdhs.govArea Agency on Aging, Region One
The federally designated agency for senior services in Maricopa County: caregiver support, benefits assistance, and help navigating long-term care options.
aaaphx.orgALTCS — Arizona Long Term Care System
Arizona's Medicaid program for long-term care. If your loved one has limited income and assets, ALTCS may help pay for assisted living, memory care, or in-home care.
azahcccs.govLong-Term Care Ombudsman
Ombudsmen are independent advocates who investigate complaints on behalf of residents in long-term care. Use the locator to find Arizona's program.
ltcombudsman.orgAlzheimer's Association — Desert Southwest Chapter
Dementia education, local support groups, and a 24/7 helpline for caregivers — invaluable if you're facing a memory care decision.
alz.org/dswEldercare Locator
A free federal service that connects older adults and caregivers with local support programs anywhere in the country.
eldercare.acl.govMedicare Care Compare
Official Medicare quality ratings for skilled nursing facilities and home health agencies. Assisted living isn't rated here (it's state-regulated), but it's essential for skilled nursing decisions.
medicare.gov/care-compareVA Aid & Attendance
Veterans and surviving spouses may qualify for a pension add-on that helps pay for care. Many families don't know this benefit exists.
va.gov/pension/aid-attendance-houseboundOther professionals who may help
A senior living move usually touches more than housing. When a family needs help beyond placement, we make personal introductions to East Valley professionals in these areas, based on each family's situation.
Elder-law attorneys
Powers of attorney, guardianship, ALTCS planning, and estate documents families often need before or during a move.
Home health and in-home care
For families not ready for a community move, or who need extra support during a transition.
Senior move managers
Downsizing, packing, and moving decades of belongings with care and patience.
Real estate agents
Help with pricing, preparing, and selling a home if a sale is part of your care budget.
Financial planners
Figuring out how to pay for care — from long-term care insurance to veterans benefits to home equity.
Geriatric medicine and care management
Physicians and care managers who specialize in older adults and complex conditions.
Hospice and palliative care
Comfort-focused care at home or within a senior living community.
Medicare and insurance advisors
Help comparing Medicare Advantage, supplements, and long-term care coverage.
Work with us
If your business serves seniors and their families in the East Valley, introduce yourself. We personally review every inquiry, and we only list or refer businesses we've spoken with and that have agreed to be included.