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What are senior placement and referral services?

Think of us as your personal navigators for senior living. We provide expert guidance to help families identify, evaluate, and transition into senior living communities—such as assisted living, memory care, or independent living. We match your loved one’s clinical needs, budget, and lifestyle preferences with the communities that fit best.

How much do your services cost for families?

Our placement and referral services are provided at a minimal consultative cost to families. We are compensated by the senior living communities through a referral fee. This allows us to offer professional, high-touch guidance to you, ensuring that every family has access to unbiased expert help regardless of their financial situation.

Why should we use Radiant Senior Advisors instead of searching on our own?

Searching for senior care can take dozens of hours and involve a lot of guesswork. We offer:

  • Insider Knowledge: We know the reputations, staffing levels, and "true" culture of local communities.
  • Vetted Options: We only recommend communities that meet our high standards for care and safety.
  • Emotional Support: We act as a neutral third party to help families navigate difficult conversations and decisions.
  • Efficiency: We narrow down 50+ options to the 3 or 4 that actually meet your specific criteria.
How does the placement process work?

We follow a compassionate, step-by-step approach to ensure a smooth transition:

  1. Initial Assessment:We discuss your loved one’s health, budget, and location preferences.
  2. Tailored Recommendations:We provide a curated list of communities that meet those needs.
  3. Tailored Recommendations:We provide a curated list of communities that meet those needs.
  4. Tour Coordination:We schedule tours andaccompany you to ask the "tough" questions.
  5. Transition Support: We help with the final paperwork and follow up after the move to ensure satisfaction.
When is the right time to start looking?

The best time to look is before a crisis occurs. Having a plan in place allows you to make decisions with clarity rather than under the pressure of a hospital discharge or a sudden health decline. If you are noticing signs of caregiver burnout, frequent falls, or social isolation, it’s time to start the conversation.

What types of communities do you work with?

We assist with a full spectrum of senior care options, including:

  • Independent Living: For active seniors who want a maintenance-free lifestyle.
  • Assisted Living: For those who need help with daily tasks like bathing, dressing, or medication.
  • Memory Care: Specialized, secure environments for those with Alzheimer’s or dementia.
  • Residential Care Homes: Smaller, house-based settings for more personalized attention.
How do you vet the communities you recommend?

We don’t just look at brochures. We regularly visit communities, review state inspection reports, and gather feedback from families we have placed there. We look for high standards in cleanliness, staff-to-resident ratios, and the quality of social engagement programs.

Can you help if my loved one has complex medical needs?

Yes. During our initial assessment, we look closely at clinical requirements (such as dialysis, oxygen needs, or mobility issues). We only recommend communities that are licensed and equipped to handle your loved one’s specific level of care.

What information should I have ready for our first call?

To help us give you the best advice, it's helpful to have a general idea of:

  • Current monthly budget for care.
  • General medical diagnoses or daily challenges.
  • Preferred geographic area.
  • A rough timeline for a move.
What areas do you serve?

We specialize in Raleigh/Durham, Wake Forest/Rolesville, and surrounding areas, providing "boots-on-the-ground" expertise that national call centers simply can't match.