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 Pittsburgh, PA

Pittsburgh, PA is in the western part of the state at a junction of three rivers, the Ohio, Alleghany, and Monongahela Rivers. For seniors looking to move into an assisted living community, discussing the move with a Pittsburgh senior living advisor will simplify the process.

Pittsburgh is a great city to live in after retirement with its vibrant sports teams, interesting museums, and reasonable cost of living. If you are a senior looking for an ideal place to move into assisted living, you can evaluate local senior living communities more efficiently with an experienced and knowledgeable Pittsburgh local senior living advisor.

Getting Help From Pittsburgh Senior Living Advisors

Deciding on the senior living community that is the best fit for you, or for someone you love can be overwhelming. Working with a Pittsburgh senior living placement advisor can help you navigate and simplify a complicated decision-making process. They will ask a series of questions to find out whether a specific assisted living facility is the best fit for you.

Your Pittsburgh, PA Senior Living Advisor

Jennifer Thayer, RN

Serving Pittsburgh & areas North of Pittsburgh

Meet Advisor 724-373-2133

I have been a Registered Nurse for 15 years, providing care, guidance & compassion for people in the Pittsburgh area as well as nationally. In addition to my nursing degree, I also have a bachelor’s degree in Psychology. My psychology degree combined with my work/volunteer experience in the field has equipped me to deal with the diverse mental and emotional needs of others. Helping others has always been a passion of mine. Our seniors are overlooked too often & this is why I have been inspired to pay it forward & assist seniors with their next chapter in life.

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About Pittsburgh, PA

Cost of Living

The average cost of Pittsburgh assisted living facilities is $3,250 per month. This is much lower than the national average of $4,500. However, the cost of living can vary depending on the type of community you select and the various amenities and services you use. Your Pittsburgh senior living advisor can help you sort out the pros and cons, and look for communities that meet your budget.

Local Hospitals and Medical Care

Several hospitals which are part of the University of Pennsylvania Medical Center are found around Pittsburgh. The UPMC is a $24 billion healthcare provider and insurer that employs 92,000 people. With 40 hospitals and 800 doctor’s offices, UPMC offers a full range of healthcare options.
- UPMC Presbyterian: This hospital is a medical-surgical referral hospital as well as a training hospital for the University of Pennsylvania. Specialties also include cancer, heart and vascular, and geriatric medicine.
- UPMC Shadyside: This hospital specializes in endocrinology, heart and vascular, orthopedics, cancer, and senior care.
- UPMC Mercy: This Catholic hospital specializes in addiction, eye care, and has a burn center, trauma center, and stroke institute.
- West Penn Hospital: Located in the Bloomfield neighborhood, this hospital specializes in emergency care, neuroscience, physical therapy, cardiovascular, stroke, and obesity.
When you meet with your Pittsburgh senior living advisor, they will ask you questions about your healthcare needs so they can make better recommendations to you.
Weather and Climate

Pittsburgh gets lots of snow during the winter, with an average of 28 inches each year. It also gets a lot of rain with an average of 38 inches yearly. But it also gets an average of 160 sunny days. In winter, temperatures can go as low as 21°F, while summer temperatures can get as hot as 84°F.
Transportation

Pittsburgh has an extensive public transportation system, the Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT), which includes a fleet of 700 buses, light rail, incline, and paratransit. The paratransit has over 300 vehicles for seniors, people with disabilities, and clients of human service agencies. Your Pittsburgh senior living advisor can help you decide whether you’ll need a car, or if public transportation can get you where you need to go.

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Audie Eddy

Serving South West Pittsburgh including South Hills, Bethel Park, Mt. Lebanon, Upper St Clair, Peters Twp, Mt Pleasant, Robinson Twp, Moon Twp, Cecil Twp, Mon Valley, Burgettstown and parts of Washington, Beaver and Allegheny Co.

Meet Advisor 724-909-0018

As the owner of Assisted Living Locators Southwest Pittsburgh, I provide a no cost, senior placement and referral service to my local community that offers the best care options, information and resources available. With 26 years of experience as a Physical Therapist, I previously worked with senior populations in the home health field, offering rehabilitation services for various diagnoses and acting as a problem solver for patients and their families. My passion for serving seniors is rooted in a belief that they have invaluable life experiences to share and deserve an ideal retirement. As a member of the Assisted Living Locators team, I look forward to providing personalized solutions and support to seniors and their families in the south hills of Pittsburgh and the surrounding communities.

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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 Pittsburgh, PA

The best way to start a search for an assisted living facility in Pittsburgh is to partner with a Pittsburgh senior living placement advisor. They will conduct an assessment to better understand your needs. The goal is to give them enough information so that they can recommend the right assisted living communities to you. As you go through each step, your Pittsburgh senior living advisor will help.

Pittsburgh senior living advisors live in Pittsburgh, so they use their experience to help seniors from finding the best assisted living facility for you, transition to your new home, and followup with you once you’re moved in.

To find a Pittsburgh senior living advisor, you can contact us at Assisted Living Locators. We will connect you to someone who is experienced in helping seniors decide on assisted living facilities. Your Pittsburgh senior living advisor will be someone that you can confide in about your plans so that they can help you find exactly what you want. Your advisor will check in with you periodically, even after you’ve moved in.

Senior Living Advisor in Pittsburgh, PA

Getting Help From Pittsburgh Senior Living Advisors

Your Pittsburgh, PA Senior Living Advisor

Jennifer Thayer, RN

About Pittsburgh, PA

Cost of Living

Local Hospitals and Medical Care

Weather and Climate

Transportation

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Audie Eddy

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FAQ About Assisted Living in Pittsburgh, PA

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