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Your Trusted Senior Living Advisor in Thousand Oaks, CA
Assisted Living Connections has been guiding families through the complex process of finding senior living solutions since 2009. Our team of certified advisors combines personal experience with professional expertise to provide free, unbiased assistance in selecting appropriate care options across Ventura and Los Angeles Counties. We specialize in matching individual needs with available resources including assisted living facilities, memory care units, and in-home healthcare services.Our personalized approach includes comprehensive consultations, community tours, and ongoing transition support to ensure families make informed decisions. With deep local knowledge of over 1,000 senior care providers, we help navigate financial considerations, veterans benefits, and MediCal programs while maintaining strict confidentiality. Our commitment to excellence is demonstrated through our extensive 5-star review history and partnerships with senior advocacy organizations.
Services
Assisted Living Placement
Memory Care Solutions
Nursing Home Referrals
Veterans Benefits Guidance
Senior Transition Support
Caregiver Matching
Financial Resource Navigation
Community Tours
Dementia Care Planning
Estate Planning Resources
Highlights and features
- We offer completely free senior living placement services with no cost to families
- Our team includes certified RCFE Administrators with decades of combined experience
- We provide personalized tours of pre-vetted senior living communities
- Our local expertise covers over 1,000 care providers in Southern California
- We maintain the largest volume of 5-star reviews for senior living services in California
What people say
Excellent service
Compassionate advisors
Perfect matches
Stress-free transitions
Lifesaving support
Services
Assisted Living Placement
Our certified advisors help families find appropriate assisted living communities tailored to specific care needs, budget, and location preferences. We provide comprehensive evaluations of available options, including facility amenities, medical services, and social programs. Our team accompanies families on private tours and negotiates favorable placement terms while maintaining strict confidentiality throughout the process.
Memory Care Solutions
Specialized placement services for individuals with Alzheimer's and other memory-related conditions. We identify facilities with dedicated memory care units, trained staff, and appropriate security measures. Our advisors guide families through the unique challenges of dementia care planning and connect them with local support resources and clinical trials.
Veterans Benefits Guidance
Expert navigation of VA Aid and Attendance benefits for senior care funding. We help veterans and their families understand eligibility requirements, complete necessary documentation, and connect with approved care providers who accept VA benefits as partial or full payment for services rendered.
Senior Transition Support
Comprehensive transition assistance from initial planning through final settlement. Our services include downsizing guidance, packing assistance, transportation coordination, and post-move follow-up visits. We work with specialized senior moving companies and estate liquidators to ensure smooth, stress-free transitions to new living arrangements.
Caregiver Matching
Personalized matching of in-home caregivers for seniors requiring assistance with daily living activities. We connect families with pre-screened home care agencies and independent caregivers who provide companionship, personal care, medication reminders, and specialized dementia support services in private residences.
People
Tami Podell
Owner/Founder
Certified RCFE Administrator with 15+ years experience in senior care. Founded Assisted Living Connections after personal family experience with dementia care. Holds Residential Care for the Elderly administrators certification since 2009. Serves on local senior advocacy boards.
Kelila Heller
Owner
Certified RCFE Administrator with 17+ years in senior care. Personal experience navigating mothers stroke recovery and dementia. Holds Bachelors Degree in Communications from CSUN. Active in local senior care networks and community organizations.
Jan Bearss
Senior Living Advisor
Certified Nursing Assistant since age 16. Former Marketing Director for assisted living communities. 25+ years experience in senior care services. Specializes in crisis placement situations and end-of-life care transitions.
Jennahway Salisbury
Senior Living Specialist
Licensed Nursing Home Administrator with Masters in Healthcare Administration. 10+ years in senior living community relations. Expert in dementia care planning and facility accreditation standards. Active member of professional healthcare associations.
Mark Stelzer
Dementia Care Specialist
Master Social Worker specializing in geriatric care. Provides specialized support for complex dementia cases. Coordinates community resources and home care solutions. Works closely with medical professionals and family caregivers.
Questions
What services does Assisted Living Connections provide?
We offer free senior living placement services including community evaluations, personalized tours, care coordination, and transition support for assisted living, memory care, nursing homes, and in-home care options.
Do you charge families for your services?
No, our senior living placement services are completely free to families. We receive compensation from the care providers we recommend, allowing us to offer our expertise at no cost to clients.
What areas do you serve?
We specialize in senior care placements throughout Ventura County and Los Angeles County, including Thousand Oaks, Simi Valley, Camarillo, Glendale, Santa Clarita, and surrounding communities.
How do you match seniors with appropriate facilities?
We conduct comprehensive consultations to understand specific care needs, budget constraints, and location preferences. Our certified advisors then recommend pre-vetted communities that best match these requirements for personalized tours.
Can you help with urgent placement situations?
Yes, we prioritize emergency placements for seniors needing immediate care. Our team can often arrange same-day facility evaluations and expedite the transition process for crisis situations requiring rapid action.
Do you work with veterans benefits?
Yes, we specialize in connecting veterans with care providers that accept VA Aid and Attendance benefits. Our advisors help families navigate the application process and maximize available benefits for senior care funding.
