A Place for Mom Assisted Living Services Review

Assisted Living Options

A Place for Mom is one of the best-known assisted living services in part because it has one of the most comprehensive directories of senior living facilities on the internet. Seniors who are no longer able to care for themselves can investigate assisted living, memory care, care homes, and nursing home facilities in their area. Seniors who are no longer interested in living alone but still want to maintain their independence will appreciate the variety of independent living and senior apartment options. Home care is also available for seniors who require assistance but don't feel comfortable leaving their homes.

Few other assisted living services can match A Place for Mom in terms of comprehensive options, so it's a good place to begin no matter what type of senior living facility you're interested in.

Service Area

A Place for Mom has senior living options available in all states, but some options are not available in less populous states like Alaska. Urban residents will have the most options and there are links to facilities in major cities on the home page so you can quickly identify the options in your area. You can also view options by state if you live in a rural area or in a city that's not listed.

Ease of Use

Navigating around A Place for Mom's website is pretty simple for anyone who's familiar with the internet. Just navigate to your state or city and scroll through your options to see what's available near you. You can read customer reviews and learn about the living facilities and activities available at each place. You can also get an estimate of the monthly costs by clicking on each facility, which isn't something that most other assisted living services publish.

Seniors who aren't comfortable using the internet or family members who don't have time to do the research on their own can contact A Place for Mom by phone for assistance from a local advisor. This advisor will work to understand your needs and make recommendations based upon them. Once you've narrowed down your options to your top choices, your advisor can help you schedule tours of each facility, saving you time and enabling you to get a better sense of which facility you like the best. This is a step above and beyond what many other assisted living services offer and it should not be overlooked, especially if you lack the time to adequately research these facilities on your own.

Online Resources

A Place for Mom has a comprehensive online resource center to help you learn the ins and outs of senior housing, including costs, veterans benefits, laws and regulations, and what to look for in a senior living facility. There's also city guides available for several major cities if you're considering a senior living facility in one of these areas. While these resources are not essential, they are useful to those who may not have the time or interest to search around the internet for this information.