SERVICES
Finding the right level of care.
Every family's situation is different. My job is to match the care to the person, not the person to whatever community has an opening.
ASSISTED LIVING
Assisted Living
Assisted living fits people who need regular help with daily tasks like medications, bathing, dressing, and meals, but do not need around-the-clock skilled nursing. The right community feels like a home with support built in. I help you compare care levels, pricing structures, and staffing, and I tour with you so you see what daily life really looks like.
Memory Care
Secure Environments for Alzheimer's
Memory care communities are designed for people living with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, with secure environments and staff trained for the work. I look at what a brochure won't show you, including night-wandering protocols, medication management, and how the team responds when a resident is struggling.
Independent Living
Independent Living
Independent living is for active seniors who want to stop worrying about home maintenance and gain meals, activities, and a built-in community. It includes 55+ communities and retirement living. I help you find a place that supports independence now and has a plan if needs change later.
Residential Care Homes
Small-Scale Residential Care
Residential care homes are licensed, small-scale homes where a handful of residents get close, personal attention. They can be an excellent fit for people who would feel lost in a larger community. I know how to find them, how to vet them, and how to tell a good one from an average one.
WHAT I CHECK ON EVERY TOUR
I vet the staff, not just the building.
Night-wandering protocols
Secure pathways and staff response times for residents who need to move safely at night.
Medication management
Direct oversight of prescriptions and safe storage systems to prevent errors and falls.
How records transfer
Seamless handoff of medical history and discharge summaries to ensure continuity of care.
FINANCIAL ADVISORY
Plan for the 45-day gap.
Aztec's long-term care Medicaid program, ALTCS, typically takes 45 days or more to approve, and most homes expect private pay until approval comes through. Even homes that accept ALTCS usually need the first month or more paid out of pocket. There are ways to plan for that gap, but only if you start early. I walk every family through it.