I would be happy to help you research senior care options including Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care.
- 3+ years experience
- English
About Katie Rivest
CarePatrol has spent many hours researching care providers in Lenawee, Jackson & Washtenaw counties. My goal is to be a great resource and knowledge base for all your senior care needs and questions.
The CarePatrol process is: we learn as much as possible about what is important to you as well as your thoughts and concerns related to care needs, lifestyle preferences and financial considerations. I’m also happy to help you navigate common community resources such as VA Aid & Attendance, Elder Law Attorneys, Realtors, Senior Movers, Downsizing, Financial Advisors and much more. When you are ready to look into senior living options I recommend suitable options, tour with you and advocate for you at NO COST.
How Katie helps families
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First call
A 15–30 minute conversation about your situation, timeline, and budget. Katie listens first, then suggests a starting direction. No commitment.
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Assessment
Together you review care needs, financial fit, location, and family preferences. Katie narrows the directory down to a shortlist of 3–4 communities that match.
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Tours
Katie arranges and accompanies you to tours, asks the right questions on your behalf, and shares notes after each visit so you can compare cleanly.
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Move-in support
When you choose a community, Katie coordinates paperwork, communicates with the property, and stays available through the transition and the first few weeks after.
Credentials
Certified Senior Advisor (CSA)
Communities Katie Can Help With
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Frequently asked questions
What does a senior living advisor do?
Katie helps families compare senior living options, schedule and walk through tours, understand pricing and what's included, and coordinate the move into the right community. The service is local, free to families, and tailored to the situation. No national call center.
Is your service really free?
Yes. Families pay nothing. No consultation fee, no sign-up fee, no ongoing charge. Pricing at the community is the same whether you reach out directly or work with Katie.
How quickly will I hear back?
Katie aims to return calls and emails the same business day. Messages left after hours are returned the next morning. For urgent hospital-discharge timelines, Katie can typically meet a 48-hour shortlist turnaround.
What if I don't live in the same state as my parent?
Out-of-state families are common. Katie coordinates fully by phone, email, and video, including walk-through tours with whichever family member can be present. Decision conversations include everyone you want involved.
Do you help with Medicaid?
Yes. Many senior living communities accept Medicaid. Katie can walk through eligibility, the typical timeline, and which communities have current Medicaid openings. Medicaid bed availability moves week to week, so timing matters.
What care types do you help place?
Assisted living, memory care, independent living, and skilled care. If your loved one's needs sit between categories, Katie will talk through what's realistic, what each license actually covers, and what fits the household.
Free tools
Before you call
Two free tools that make the first conversation more productive.
What level of care does your loved one need?
A 10-question quiz tailored by senior-living advisors. Get a personalized care-level recommendation, a monthly budget for your zip code, and a shortlist of matching communities near you — instantly.
Take the AssessmentHow much does senior care cost?
Compare assisted living, memory care, independent living, nursing homes, and in-home care — calibrated to your zip code. See what's included, how it's paid, and what 10–20 years of care will cost.
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