Business Details
41 Years
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Senior Living Placement Experts in Central Florida
Newport Senior Link has been Central Florida's premier senior placement company since 1985, dedicated to helping families navigate the complex process of selecting appropriate senior housing solutions. Our team of experienced Senior Placement Advisors brings decades of combined expertise in skilled nursing, assisted living, and memory care facilities, offering personalized guidance tailored to individual budgets, care needs, and lifestyle preferences. We specialize in independent living communities, assisted living facilities, residential assisted living homes, and memory care options, ensuring seamless transitions for seniors and their families.Our free, confidential consultations focus on reducing emotional stress through expert assessment, facility tours, and placement coordination. With deep roots in Central Florida and a commitment to compassionate service, we maintain partnerships with trusted care providers across Osceola, Orange, Seminole, Lake, Sumter, Marion, Volusia, and Flagler Counties.
Services
Independent Living
Assisted Living
Residential Assisted Living
Memory Care
Care Management
Details
- Year established: 1985
Highlights and features
- We offer free, confidential consultations with experienced senior placement advisors
- Our team has over 100 years combined experience in senior care industries
- We provide personalized guidance matching housing options to specific care needs
- We maintain partnerships with trusted facilities across Central Florida
- Our 24/7 support assists with urgent placement requirements
What people say
Compassionate and knowledgeable
Saved us time and stress
Perfect fit for our needs
Followed up after placement
Expedited urgent placements
Services
Independent Living
Independent living communities provide apartment-style residences for seniors seeking active lifestyles without daily care requirements. These resort-style communities offer social activities, fitness centers, transportation services, and pet-friendly environments while maintaining privacy. Residents benefit from housekeeping services, dining options, and organized entertainment programs while maintaining independence.
Assisted Living
Assisted living facilities offer apartment-style housing with professional care services for seniors needing help with daily activities. Staff provide medication management, bathing assistance, and grooming support while maintaining residents' independence. Communities include dining programs, wellness activities, and secured environments for safety with 24-hour staffing available.
Residential Assisted Living
Residential assisted living homes provide intimate, home-like environments with 24/7 professional care for up to six residents. These smaller settings offer personalized attention with meal services, housekeeping, and medical supervision while maintaining homely comforts. Staff assist with mobility, medication, and personal care needs in private or shared bedrooms.
Memory Care
Memory care communities specialize in secure environments for seniors with Alzheimer's or dementia. Trained staff provide behavioral support, specialized activities, and safety supervision while maintaining dignity. Facilities feature secured wandering paths, structured routines, and medical care tailored to cognitive impairments with compassionate, experienced professionals.
Care Management
Care management services coordinate comprehensive healthcare solutions for seniors navigating complex medical systems. Professionals assess needs, advocate for appropriate services, and coordinate treatment plans while bridging communication gaps between families and providers. This includes crisis intervention, benefit assessments, and personalized care strategy development.
People
Sara Woodard
Director of Operations
With 25 years in senior care, Sara specializes in assisted living administration and dementia care. She holds certifications in assisted living management and geriatric care, having opened multiple Central Florida facilities. Her expertise includes coordinating care transitions and managing CCRC home care operations.
Carol Spears
Senior Placement Advisor
Carol brings 25+ years of senior housing experience, having helped establish two local assisted living communities. She specializes in matching seniors with appropriate housing solutions while serving as president of the Healthcare Sales and Marketing Professionals group. Her focus remains on enhancing seniors' lives through proper placement.
Angie DiMura
Senior Placement Advisor
A licensed Nursing Home Administrator and Certified Geriatric Care Manager, Angie has directed assisted living and memory care communities since 2001. She specializes in navigating healthcare systems to create personalized care plans that address both medical and lifestyle needs for seniors and their families.
Sue Lesczynski
Senior Placement Advisor
Sue combines six years of senior living experience with exceptional listening skills to identify placement needs. Her background in sales and marketing transitioned to direct care coordination, focusing on personalized solutions that match specific care requirements with appropriate housing options.
Questions
What senior living options do you help with?
We assist with independent living, assisted living, residential assisted living homes, and memory care facilities across Central Florida.
How do you determine the right placement?
We assess individual needs, budget, care requirements, and location preferences through detailed consultations before recommending options.
Is your service free for families?
Yes, our placement services carry no charge to consumers as we receive fees from partner facilities upon successful placements.
Do you work with veterans' benefits?
We can connect families with consultants who help obtain VA Aid & Attendance benefits to offset care costs.
Can you help with urgent placement needs?
Our team frequently completes home visits and placements within 24-48 hours for urgent senior housing requirements.
What geographic areas do you cover?
We primarily serve Central Florida counties including Orange, Seminole, Osceola, and Lake, with partner agencies in southern Florida.
