Living Options

Finding the right place to call home

As Greater Boston's leading life care management experts, we know every quality facility in the area. Our deep local relationships and years of experience mean we can match you with communities that truly fit your needs, not just what happens to be available.
Alder care manager connecting with an elderly client during an in-home consultation

Local expertise that makes all the difference

Our life care managers have deep relationships with facilities throughout Greater Boston. We know the staff, understand each community's strengths, and can give you honest insights you won't get anywhere else.

Assess your current and future needs We evaluate your care needs, preferences, and lifestyle to understand what type of community would be the best fit 

Use our Greater Boston network 
We draw on our relationships with facilities from Boston to the North Shore to MetroWest to find options that match your criteria 

Access insider knowledge 
We know about staff quality, specialties, actual availability, and what each community is really like to live in 

Consider what matters most to you 
We look at location, social opportunities, activities, and amenities that will help you maintain quality of life

Tour facilities with you 
We accompany you to communities where we already know the leadership and care teams personally 

Share insights from other families 
We tell you what other families have experienced in these same communities, both positive and negative 

Evaluate based on years of monitoring 
We assess facilities based on our ongoing relationships and quality monitoring across Greater Boston 

Review contracts knowledgeably 
We help you understand contracts, pricing, and policies based on our knowledge of regional standards

Work with facility teams 
Our established relationships mean we can work with staff we know personally to help customize your space before you arrive 

Coordinate all the logistics 
We connect you with local moving services, medical providers, and other support resources to make the transition easier 

Handle the details 
We help arrange everything from furniture delivery to setting up new medical care and social connections 

Support your whole family 
We guide everyone through the emotional and practical aspects of this major life change

Stay connected 
Our Greater Boston presence means we can visit regularly to make sure you're happy and getting good care 

Advocate when needed 
We have direct relationships with administrators that help us resolve any issues quickly 

Plan for changing needs 
We know each facility's strengths and can help plan smooth transitions if your care level needs to change 

Connect with local resources 
We stay connected to the best Greater Boston resources for any evolving needs

How we've helped people find elderly housing

“I knew I needed more help, but dreaded losing my independence. My Alder life care manager knew exactly which Brookline community would suit my love of art and gardening. Her existing relationship with the staff made everything smoother.

Now I have less worry and more friends than I've had in years."

— Eleanor, thriving resident
Alder life care manager smiling and holding a notebook, ready to help families navigate senior care

Getting started with your search for elderly housing

1  Schedule your free introductory call

Connect with Alder to discuss what you're looking for in a senior living community and learn how our Greater Boston expertise can help you find the perfect fit.

2  Get a personalized assessment and plan

One of our experienced life care managers (a registered social worker or nurse) will work with you to identify the best options and accompany you on tours of communities that match your needs.

3  Receive ongoing support

We help coordinate your move and continue to support you after you're settled, ensuring you're happy with your new community and getting excellent care.

Not sure where to begin?

Find out if life care management is right for you by taking our needs assessment quiz.  We’ll show you how Alder can meet you where you are - no matter what stage of planning you’re in or what need you’re facing.  

Family meeting with an elder care advocate to discuss fall prevention and frailty support for an aging loved one.