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Your Trusted Senior Living Advisor in Tustin
American Senior Home Finders, established in 2012, is a family-owned business dedicated to helping families address the growing need for quality senior care. Our team of Senior Placement Experts specializes in finding ideal assisted living communities and residential care homes tailored to each client's physical, emotional, and social needs. With decades of combined experience in senior care, education, and community service, we offer personalized assessments, guided facility tours, and post-placement support to ensure seamless transitions.Our no-fee service prioritizes client confidentiality and leverages a network of pre-screened facilities across Southern California. Recognized with the Tustin Small Business Excellence Award, we combine industry expertise with compassionate advocacy to deliver trusted solutions for senior living.
Services
Assisted Living Placement
Memory Care Solutions
In-Home Care Referrals
Senior Care Assessments
Facility Evaluations
Caregiver Connections
Skilled Nursing Referrals
Community Tours
Care Management
Transition Support
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- We offer a no-fee senior placement service prioritizing client confidentiality
- Our team has 20+ years of combined experience in senior care and education
- Personalized assessments identify exact physical, emotional, and social care needs
- Extensive network of pre-screened assisted living facilities across 6 Southern California counties
- Post-placement support ensures smooth transitions and long-term satisfaction
Associations and certifications
- RCFE Administrator Certification
- Certified Senior Advisor (CSA)
What people say
Great service and real caring
Highly professional and responsive
Extremely knowledgeable about local communities
Quick and effective placement process
Heart of gold service
Services
Assisted Living Placement
Our assisted living placement service connects families with tailored senior living solutions. We conduct comprehensive needs assessments, evaluate medical requirements, and match clients with facilities offering appropriate care levels. Our experts guide families through facility tours, compare pricing structures, and negotiate terms to ensure optimal matches. With established relationships across Southern California, we prioritize communities maintaining high safety and care standards.
Memory Care Solutions
Specialized memory care placements address Alzheimer's and dementia-specific needs. We identify facilities with trained staff, secure environments, and therapeutic programming. Our process includes evaluating cognitive support services, medication management capabilities, and family communication protocols. We ensure facilities implement evidence-based care approaches while maintaining residents' dignity and quality of life.
In-Home Care Referrals
Our in-home care referrals connect clients with qualified caregivers for non-medical assistance. We screen agencies providing bathing, dressing, meal preparation, and mobility support services. Our network includes providers offering flexible scheduling and personalized care plans. We verify caregiver credentials and match clients with professionals meeting specific care requirements and budget constraints.
Senior Care Assessments
Comprehensive senior care assessments determine appropriate living arrangements through detailed evaluations. Our specialists analyze physical health, daily living capabilities, cognitive function, and social needs during home visits. We document findings to create personalized care profiles that guide facility selection. Assessments include budget analysis and future care requirement projections.
Community Tours
Guided community tours ensure informed decision-making through firsthand experiences. Our experts accompany families to evaluate facility cleanliness, staff interactions, and activity programs. We facilitate structured assessments of care documentation, safety protocols, and resident engagement. Tours include comparative analysis of multiple options to identify optimal matches based on individual preferences.
People
Donna Rybacki
Founder & Principle Senior Care Advisor
Certified Senior Advisor with RCFE Administrator Certification and 22 years of teaching experience. Holds associate degrees in Business Administration and Management. Recipient of Tustin Small Business Excellence Award (2016-2018). Specializes in senior living placement and care coordination.
Brooke Holmes
CEO
Marketing and operations leader with extensive humanitarian experience. Manages business development and client relations. Former volunteer in disaster relief efforts across Thailand, South Africa, and post-Katrina New Orleans. Focuses on community engagement and service quality assurance.
Jamie Ambat
Senior Care Advisor
21-year senior care veteran specializing in dementia care and elder abuse prevention. Provides Orange County placement services with expertise in facility safety standards. Combines clinical knowledge with compassionate advocacy to ensure client well-being and family satisfaction.
Christie Petiprin
Senior Care Advisor
Gerontology degree holder with specialized dementia care training. Former executive director of senior living communities. Expert in activity programming and care management. Focuses on matching residents with facilities offering appropriate social engagement and medical support services.
Michelle Lewis
Senior Care Advisor
8-year memory care specialist with activity planning expertise. Former director of memory care programs. Understands emotional complexities of senior transitions. Provides San Diego-based placement services with emphasis on dignity-preserving environments and personalized care approaches.
Questions
Why should I use professional senior placement services?
Our expertise in facility regulations, personalized matching process, and time-saving assessments ensure optimal placements. We provide insider knowledge of hundreds of facilities and proven placement strategies.
How do you determine appropriate care facilities?
We conduct comprehensive assessments covering medical needs, cognitive abilities, social preferences, and budget constraints. Our facility evaluations consider care quality, safety standards, and resident engagement programs.
What indicates it's time for assisted living?
Safety concerns, declining health, social isolation, or inability to manage daily tasks suggest placement needs. We help evaluate these indicators and transition timing with compassionate guidance.
Does insurance cover assisted living costs?
California assisted living is primarily private pay. We help explore veterans benefits, long-term care insurance, and budget-friendly options. Our placement service considers financial constraints when recommending facilities.
What areas do you serve?
We provide services across Southern California including Orange County, Los Angeles, San Diego, Riverside, San Bernardino, and Ventura counties with local care advisors in key regions.
How do you handle resistant seniors?
We develop strategic introduction plans while respecting autonomy. Our approach includes gradual familiarization with options and collaborative decision-making to ease transition resistance.
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