How can I afford a Care Advisor?

Anyone can afford an Assisted Living Locator Care Advisor. That’s because we are paid only when we help you make a decision about your senior’s living location and we are paid by the location you choose. And because we only receive payment when you’re paying the Care Community directly, we’ll also put you in touch with your state’s social service network to make sure that you receive the proper state support in the event that you are unable to pay for senior care and housing yourself.

What can a Care Advisor help me with?

An Assisted Living Locators® Care Advisor specializes in knowing your senior housing and in home care options, but via their referral network they can connect you with state resources in the event that you need to consider state resources to finance and secure senior housing, as well as a wide variety of specialists who focus on some aspect of the senior services industry- Eldercare Attorneys, Financial Specialists, Real Estate Agents, Downsizing Specialists, Home Health Experts, and just about any other senior service need you can think of.

Who is my Assisted Living Locators® Care Advisor?

Glad you asked. This site gives you a number of ways to find your local Assisted Living Locators® Care Advisor. Pick one and we’ll either get them on the phone, or make sure that they contact you in a timely fashion. Click here to get to our Care Advisor page.

How are Care Advisors trained?

Assisted Living Locators® Care Advisors are vetted for the right set of skills before they ever even buy a franchise. Once they do, we provide comprehensive initial training and a 13 week “in community” onboarding process. We ask all Assisted Living Locators® Care Advisors to become Certified Senior Advisors, a nationwide accreditation program that provides additional industry specific knowledge. Care Advisors also participate in continuing education provided by us and provided by local senior oriented industry associations to ensure that they understand the latest tools, techniques and industry rules and regulations to help you navigate the senior experience.

What does a Care Advisor do?

An Assisted Living Locators® Care Advisor spends time at each of the communities and homes in your local area. They understand how well the community is performing against state standards and they understand what the community is good at- in short, they understand what isn’t in the community’s glossy brochure. An Assisted Living Locators® Care Advisor networks to ensure that they have a broad array of qualified resource team members that they can call on to help deal with challenges beyond senior housing and care, which is their own area of expertise. And Assisted Living Locators® Care Advisors spend time with families and seniors. They can’t help if they don’t know and understand you and your family. Assisted Living Locators® Care Advisors have a structured way to identify important needs that you and your senior have, which they then use to match you to the best community choices or the best members of their resource network that can meet your needs.

Who is Assisted Living Locators®?

A franchise business based in Arizona, with local owners and operators across the US. Our Care Advisors bring problem solving skills and compassion to your local senior community, and we supply the training, processes and industry knowledge they need to provide you with the help you want.

Where are your Care Advisors located?

Everywhere. If we don’t have a Care Advisor yet in your local area, we’ll find you an affiliate advisor who can help. But every month we train more Care Advisors to meet the growing needs of seniors in every community across the US. You can find your local Care Advisor by using the tools on this website. And because we are nationwide, we can help you in your town or in towns all across the US.

When should I contact an Assisted Living Locators® Care Advisor?

Since Care Advisors understand the entire range of living options available to seniors, any family with a senior over 55 can benefit from their expertise. Use us to understand your independent living options if your senior wants more time for leisure pursuits after 55. Use us especially when you are concerned about the safety or health of your senior loved one. And it’s critically important that you reach out to us if your senior is in the hospital or rehabilitation facility so that we help you navigate the immediate next health care and housing steps that must be taken, giving you a voice in how the health care and insurance systems in your state manage your senior’s needs.

Senior Living Advisor in Portland, OR

There are dozens of senior living communities in Portland, each offering varying levels of care, amenities, floor plans, activities, and advantages. Making the right choice is easiest when you’re familiar with both senior living and the Portland area. Free advisors for senior living in Portland are caring and well-versed in identifying needs and evaluating potential communities.

Personalized Support With a Portland Senior Living Advisor

It’s common to have questions about partnering with a Portland certified senior living advisor in before you’re ready to move forward. They will be your advocate and resource for all the latest availability for senior living in the area, pricing, and reviews.

Your Portland PDX, OR Senior Living Advisor

Peter Wilhelm

Serving the Greater Portland west side including Multnomah, Washington, Clackamas, and Yamhill counties in Oregon

Meet Advisor 503-610-9226

Every one of the hundreds of families I have worked with over the years has had its own unique circumstances and challenges - and I take great pride in being able to join those situations with compassion, expertise, and integrity. In doing so, I provide a stable platform from which to problem solve and navigate in partnership with families through what can otherwise be a chaotic and emotionally fraught process.

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About Portland, OR

Cost of Living

Choosing housing that’s affordable for you is critical, and your Portland certified advisor for senior living can help you do that. The average monthly cost for assisted living in Portland is $4,975. In most cases, monthly fees include housing, activities, transportation, meals, maintenance, and light housekeeping.

Factors that might have an impact on the monthly cost include amenities, the size of your unit or apartment, privacy (willingness to share a unit will drive down costs), pets, and how much help you need with your daily activities like getting dressed and bathing.

Local Hospitals and Medical Care

One advantage of moving into a senior living community is that some of your healthcare needs can be met without having to leave home, as primary care physicians often complete monthly rounds to their patients. However, it’s still important to share any chronic illnesses or complex medical needs with your Portland senior living advocate and advisor, so they can help you screen communities for proximity to healthcare services.

A U.S. News & World report ranks hospitals based on their management of complex and life-threatening health conditions. According to its ranking system, these are the five highest-performing hospitals in Portland:
- OHSU Hospital
- Providence St. Vincent Medical Center
- Providence Portland Medical Center
- Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center
- Kaiser Permanente Sunnyside Medical Center
Weather and Climate

If you enjoy spending time outside, your Portland senior living care advisor will help you find a care community that offers ample opportunity for outdoor activity in the most comfortable months in the area. Portland’s BestPlaces Comfort Index is 7.5, which means it’s more comfortable than most cities in Oregon. The best months to spend time outside are April through October, and most senior living communities will plan outdoor activities and area outings during those months.
Transportation

Be sure to let your senior living housing advisor in Portland know about your transportation needs so they can help you find the right fit. In most cases, the senior living community you choose – whether independent living, assisting living, or long-term care – will get you where you need to go at no additional cost. However, some seniors and their families like and want access to public transportation, and Portland’s transit options don’t disappoint.

Additional Senior Living Care Advisors near
Portland PDX, OR

Adriene Lierheimer

Serving East Portland, Multnomah and Clackamas counties east of the Willamette River

Meet Advisor 503-883-3966

Adriene holds a Master's Degree in Gerontology and has been working in Long Term Care for Seniors for 18 years, all in the Portland OR metro area. Her experience means she has a great depth of understanding for the unique needs that seniors have when they need to find a new home. She also understands that this transition can be a daunting task for both the senior and their family. Adriene is a senior care advisor because she is motivated to share her expertise to support and guide families and individuals to the best long term care solution that meets their needs and expectations. Adriene currently resides in the Portland Metro area with her husband, son and dog and enjoys the natural beauty of the great Northwest. Call her today to discuss the choices available to you to meet your needs.

Meet Advisor 503-883-3966

Care assessment tool

Access our free senior care assessment tool, which can help you evaluate the specific needs and requirements of you or your loved one. By answering a series of questions, you’ll receive personalised recommendations and insights to aid in the decision-making process.

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FAQ About Assisted Living in Portland PDX, OR

A free Portland advisor for senior living helps seniors and their families determine what level of care they need and then identify and screen, which includes touring and interviewing, facilities in the area.

Senior living placement advisors help with all levels of care, including independent living, assisted living, continuing care communities, skilled nursing/long-term care, and more.

At Assisted Living Locators! Simply visit us online to get started.

Senior Living Advisor in Portland, OR

Personalized Support With a Portland Senior Living Advisor

Your Portland PDX, OR Senior Living Advisor

Peter Wilhelm

About Portland, OR

Cost of Living

Local Hospitals and Medical Care

Weather and Climate

Transportation

Additional Senior Living Care Advisors near Portland PDX, OR

Adriene Lierheimer

Care assessment tool

FAQ About Assisted Living in Portland PDX, OR

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