NOTE: I worked Exclusively with April Godales. To begin with, I looked for someone to help in dealing with my mom for months. Had hideous luck. Some made things sound too easy, brought New Age Ethics into a Alzheimers Dementia situation that really wasn't apropos, and there were others who were more interested in me having Power Of Atty or an updated Advanced Health Care Directive. I met with people that before they came to the house admitted they were at best semi-competent. I am an Only Child, have no family, friends or neighbors who can help in a hands on way. Before April, I was completely adrift. April Godales and my family always worked on a handshake deal. She visited the family home. The Nursing Facility my mom was at after her fall had given her multiple fractures, and even was there 12 hours before my mom got to the Assisted Living to make sure the bed arrived properly. IT wasn't only April that told me ins and outs of my mom's Medicare and Insurance situation, it was April who guided me through where to get my mom decent Furnishings. To wit, my mom began in a Respite Stay situation and when I realized my mom should simply be a Long-Term Resident with 6 days to get everything within the unit. April didn't blink an eye. She was around on weekends and available until 10pm most nights. April Godales is a A Level Sherpa. I honestly don't know where I--and much more importantly my Mother--would be without her. But here's the thing: I still had a physical and mental breakdown the day after my mom got to her destination and was safe & happy watching her favorite channels on her new Color TV. April was an unparalleled guide. But it has to be a family member making all the toughest decisions. The thing that was great about her was she laid everything out in an understandable way, and left the client to formulate the best decision for the elderly loved one. April knows this. The Case Managers and Insurance Specialists at facilities know this. But I am not sure that all the people who will contact Assisted Living Locators fully grasp where her job ends, and family's responsibilities now begin. She does a world class job as a professional. But the weight still has to fall upon family shoulders. You have to do your own heavy lifting for the family member you love. You cannot phone it in. That said, I looked for months and April & Assisted Living Locators were the only team at all worth their salt when the chips were down and the walls were closing in all around around me. read more

My friend asked me to help her find Inpatient Hospice. Laura chatted with me yesterday. Explained that there is no longer any free standing Hospice Houses in Los Ángeles. Assisted Living can't take people who are bed bound. So that leaves Board and Care facilities. There is 2 month minimum that start at $7,500 / month on Westside and $6500 in Valley - have to pay for 2 month minimum. (Private room) She then found me 3 B& C facilities that would take my 50 yo friend. Most places are for Seniors. I have forwarded the information to my friend. I really appreciate her taking the time to help me.. read more

When my mom needed to be placed in assisted living, it was a complete and overwhelming surprise and it was a total lifesaver to have found Laura. She had a thorough understanding of all our options and was incredibly informed and compassionate in helping us finding the right place very quickly. She accompanied me to all the communities and was able to tell me detailed pros and cons of each place based on feedback from her clients. She was even able to get us a great deal on the place we chose, saving us many thousands of dollars on the initial community fee. I can't recommend her highly enough! read more

THEY ARE THE BEST.. Forget all the rest! This is the only place you should be calling if you are looking for a senior living facility in the L.A. area! Their services are FREE to you! No catch. No gimics. They are here to help you find the right fit for your senior at no cost to you. Recently my senior friend was injured at a board & care and placed in a convalescent home to recover. Her daughter decided it was time to find a new place and I was put on the task to find it. After consulting my trusted YELP community reviews, I contacted ASSISTED LIVING LOCATORS and originally spoke with Laura. She was friendly and professional. Being that I've never had to find a living facility before, I had many questions. She gave me some great information and listened to what we were looking for. She came up with a few places in my area and emailed them to me so that I could do a little research before scheduling tours. I sent her my picks and she set up the tours right away. Laura contacted me and said Sarah, the owner of the company, would be meeting me at the first location to walk the tour with me and answer any questions along the way. The first house was AMAZING! We inspected the house and met with the residents and staff. Sarah explained the process and asked questions I would not have thought to ask. She is super informed and knowledgeable and you can tell she has a great passion for what she does. Even though I was pretty set on this place, I wanted to check out one other home for comparison. I followed Sarah to the next place and did a walk thru. It didn't take long to see the first place was THE RIGHT PLACE! So she got us started on the process to secure the bed at the first place. Then... The coronavirus hit. Everything was quickly shutting down. Sarah went above and beyond helping us jump through hoops and the endless road blocks we kept coming up against as the word PANDEMIC started to hit the world. Now I know these are unprecedented times. Everyone was scrambling, trying to stay safe and abide by new mandates.. But the lockdown of the nursing homes really made things hard. Sarah was not going to give up. She made the difficult phone calls, communicated with fellow colleagues, networked with her connections to help get my friend out of the convalescent home before an outbreak occurred. It was a lengthy and pain staking process.. but she was there every minute of the way with encouragement and updates. Sarah was an amazing liaison between myself, the hospital and the new board & care. I'm happy to say my friend was successfully transferred to her new home. We still cannot visit because of the pandemic lockdown, but I know she is in a far better place with a loving home and staff. Thank you Sarah & Laura! I cannot say enough great things about you and your company. I will continue to spread my positive experiences with anyone looking! ** quick side note: see my review for "A PLACE FOR MOM" and why I will only recommend Sarah with ASSISTED LIVING LOCATORS to place my seniors. read more

Assisted Living Locators - The most amazing person to work with. - Elder Care Planning Near Me

Laura is fantastic! I only wish I went to her before trying to figure this all out myself. There's so much to learn about assisted living and memory care and I was running around working too hard and then I had a bad experience so I reached out to Laura who immediately got back to me and sent me places that would be suitable for my dad. She even came to tour one with us! I ended up finding the best place through her. I also appreciate her likable, calm demeanor. Highly recommend!!! read more

Assisted Living Locators - My drawing of dad. - Elder Care Planning Near Me

Highest recommendation. Our situation was complicated by the fact that we were doing our search while I was not personally in LA to look at the different facilities. Laura was extraordinarily helpful in laying out the possibilities, the choices, and the criteria according to our particular needs. She connected us to the right place for our family situation, and was helpful throughout the entire process to set up the move. Going forward, I've been able to call Laura and she has continued to offer trusted referrals. She is a great listener, a great help. read more

We needed a temporary place for my father after he was discharged from the hospital so we could get his house ready for him to return home safely. I contacted Assisted Living Locators and was greeted by April. She took the time to explain the various options regarding assisted living and within the hour after we finished our conversation, April had sent a list of various properties I could research along with who I needed to contact to set up tours. This was all on a Saturday, and my father was set to be discharged the following Wednesday. Once I decided on a place, April worked diligently to get all necessary paperwork and information to the right people. April was very responsive and patient with me and my questions. This was a difficult and stressful time, but April eased a lot of my anxiety surrounding finding a place for my dad. Because of her, we were able to secure a temporary place in a short amount of time. It's been about a week and he is at a safe place while we prepare his home. I can never say enough thank yous and I will never be able to express my sincere appreciation for what April did for my family. read more

Laura is amazing. Her knowledge, understanding, empathy and resourcefulness lifted a huge burden from my shoulders as I began to navigate finding options for my Mom. And so approachable. Like talking to a dear friend. Highly recommend! read more

Assisted Living Locators and Laura B helped me find a place for my Mom who is suffering from Alzheimers. Laura was extremely helpful and kind. She helped me find a Memory Care facility near me, as well as assisted me in finding support through a third party to eventually get support from .CA PACE program. It was a difficult process, but Laura helped me get the process rolling. I was unaware of PACE before getting assistance from ALL. Thanks! You made a difference in me and my mother's life. read more

Sarah was hands-down, the best advocate we could've found and worked with. I've worked with several and she was above and beyond. She found us a place for my 93-year-old grandmother that is just perfect and in our budget. Highly recommend working with Sarah. read more

Laura is your best friend and advocate through this, at times, overwhelming process. She never loses sight of your practical, emotional and financial needs. Her business is not built on placing you (or your loved one), but on your happiness once you are living there. To that end, Laura is forthright and honest about the pros and cons of each facility and how it will meet your individual requirements Simply put: We loved working with Laura and recommend her with complete confidence. read more

I was so happy with how they helped me to get my mom settled last year. She ended up spending the last 3 months of her life in the most beautiful elder care home in North Hollywood - the Blue Cross Elderly Care and we are deeply grateful! Karen Covell read more

I barely ever write Yelp reviews but just had to in this case. I have now contacted Sarah twice for my father, who has Alzheimer's. Not only has she shown me some truly above and beyond facilities, but she has been available to talk with me about some of my challenges with patience, empathy and without ever making me feel that she was rushing me through the conversation. She knows so much about dementia and alzheimers and I just felt such a sense of trust when talking with her. When you visit memory care facilities, it is so good to have someone on your team who knows about the ins and outs of the facilities and can give you the real scoop versus just vibing it on your own. Everyone needs a "Sarah" on their side navigating senior care facilities. read more

Professional and caring staff. I highly recommend them for the wonderful way they help seniors!

When my 85 year old mother fell & broke her hip I didn't know where to turn. But Sarah Ordover did! When mom needed rehab I had no idea where to go. But Sarah Ordover did! When mom needed equipment to help her walk I didn't know what to buy. But Sarah Ordover did! When I needed help finding a place mom could live I didn't know who to call. But Sarah Ordover did! Sarah Ordover directed me to the right people at the right time, every time! Thanks to Sarah I knew what to request at Cedars Sinai Hospital. Sarah got my mom into the only LA rehab facility that gives patients therapy twice a day which ensured mom's speedy recovery. Sarah guided me to the right place for things I needed & things I didn't know I needed. Sarah opened doors for me at the best assisted living facilities. Everywhere I called people at the top knew Sarah's name. We truly would have been lost without Sarah. Now that mom is gone I sleep better at night knowing she had the best available solutions due to Sarah Ordover. The close friend that referred me to Sarah says exactly the same thing about her mom. Sarah is knowledgeable, energetic, resourceful, & just plain super smart. You can't find a better senior care expert in LA. I wanted to write this review a year ago when mom died. But it's been tough 12 months. As I look back on the journey I know I honor mom when I say: Thank You Sarah. You made an unforgettable difference in our lives. read more

I've known Sarah Ordover, who leads Assisted Living Locators in Los Angeles, for 5 years as I work for a homecare company that serves the Los Angels area and we have had mutual clients. One of the reasons I've come to respect Sarah and refer to her is that she spends significant time wtih her cients and provides detailed servie that is difficult to replicate. She has a knowledge of communities that focus on dementia, have wonderful social schedules, or perhaps a community for someone that doesn't want all the bells and whistles and is on a tight budget. For those looking for a location for an elderly loved one, I highly recommend reaching out to Sarah and Assisted Living Locators. read more

I wish I could give six stars. Making these decisions for a family member can be incredibly overwhelming, especially if it's the first time. Sarah takes all the pain out of the process. She's vastly knowledgeable about the landscape of facilities/homes in the greater LA area. Most importantly, she took the time to get to know the specifics of what we're looking for and the personality/vibe that needed to go with it. She ended up providing a few options to tour, one of which was exactly what we were looking for. She's really perfect at this. read more

Living in northern California, I was at a loss as to where to start when my elderly, disabled cousin needed to move to a SoCal assisted living facility. I couldn't believe my good fortune when I discovered Laura. Laura quickly understood our rather difficult situation; she not only provided a range of options but also steered us to a great health plan for which my cousin was eligible. Laura has excellent knowledge of the assisted living landscape and, perhaps even more important, great people skills and deep compassion. Thanks to her support and guidance, my cousin has moved to a facility that, in his words, is "like paradise" compared to his prior living situation. Thank you Laura! read more

Sarah was great in helping me select the best place for my dad. Her knowledge of the facilities allowed us to pick the best one for his needs. Thanks read more

Given the overwhelming stress of overseeing aging and ailing parents with rapidly changing needs, a trusted, knowledgeable resource is INVALUABLE. ALL is just that! The owner, Sarah, has personally held my hand during my entire process, following up consistently and ensuring I have everything I need at the ready to help me secure the best possible care for my transitioning Father. I am grateful they exist, and come equipped with the compassion and connections needed to minimize the confusion during the process. If you're in the market for a pre-vetted facility that meets your very specific standards for your loved one, you've arrived at the right place. Make the call! Blessings and best wishes on your journey. read more

I recommend Sara and Assisted Living locators very highly. They have the knowledge and compassion to help families in these difficult times of transitions for our loved ones. Sarah and her team helped me find just the right place for my mom, with the care she needed, within our budget. And now, the initial facility has undergone so many changes and I may need to move my mom. Sarah has gone above and beyond the call to offer a listening ear and referrals that won't waste my time. Their knowledge and ability to navigate the assisted living world has been invaluable. Call them now. read more

Sarah is The Best! I found her on Yelp, and called her based on the recommendations there, and everyone is right! Sarah is knowledgeable, thoughtful, and so very helpful. She escorted us on tours of several facilities for my mother, and we found something utterly perfect! This is not an easy thing to do, but with Sarah's help it seemed effortless. If you're looking for help finding Assisted Living, look no further than Sarah. She is all you need! Thank you, Sarah! You've done a great thing for our family! read more

The heavens delivered Sarah Ordover to my family at the difficult time when we were faced with transitioning my parents to independent living. Doing research and calling random facilities, I was completely overwhelmed and highly emotional. I came across a post Sarah published on Facebook describing her work as a Senior Living Advisor. I called her immediately. Her calm demeanor and assurance offered much needed relief. Sarah's approach is one of compassion and empathy. She narrowed down our focus, suggesting options that met our budget and personal needs. When I toured the first facility, it was so well-suited for my parents, I had to pinch myself to prove I wasn't dreaming. I was completely overwhelmed but this time, with tears of joy. It is a Herculean task to arrange care for aging parents and during the process, we don't often think about the care for surrounding family members. Sarah is there, to help ALL of us. I can't image how we could have done this without her careful guidance and advice. Our family, aunts and cousins included, are forever grateful. read more

I had tried services like A Place for Mom and it seemed too impersonal. Then I found Assisted Living Locators and called and spoke with Laura. She was immediately responsive and found some appropriate Board and Cares to check out and met me there to assist with my first tour. We didn't use the service to completion since my mom passed on, but I feel that Laura would have been thorough and responsive all the way through as she was from the get-go. read more

My mother was being discharged from the hospital with severe dementia, and they were going to place her in a skilled nursing facility. Thanks to Sarah's help, we were able to avoid this and find her a board and care facility that could provide the same services. However, she will be treated with kindness, dignity, and respect. I highly recommend her services, she knows what she's talking about. read more

Sarah at Assisted Living Locators is great. She quickly assessed the needs of my Uncle, recommended what would be the right type of place for him and then made recommendations of the places she felt suited his needs. She was able to have me Facetime with the individual places so that I could see the facilities and talk to the owners and make a decision. Once I made the decision, she arranged everything and it all went so smoothly. Although it was hard to make that decision as both places were great! I am out of town and was not able to visit the facilities in person and this made it all so much smoother. Thank you Sarah for all of your help. I don't think I could have done it without you. read more

We are incredibly fortunate to have found Sarah (and Laura!). This was the first time I needed an independent/assisted living facility for anyone in my family, I truly knew nothing about this. With all the stress related to sorting out my Mom's life, Sarah made this part much easier than it otherwise would have been. She's kind, honest, and just a pleasure to work with all around. She really listened to our needs, interests, and guided us in a way that was supportive, but really felt like it was about us, and finding the best place for my Mom. read more

Thank you, Sarah, for helping us place my dear MIL when she was suddenly needing to make a cross country move in the middle of a pandemic. Prior to this, we had toured several homes pre-pandemic, but never did I realize that an assisted living locator was an actual profession (like a realtor for senior living!). Sarah is knowledgeable about many different facilities and has good relationships with various sales directors. When her first referral did not work out, we quickly moved on to the next. She is friendly, helpful and has great follow up. read more

Assisted Living Locators was very hands on with finding a place for my mother in law, Linda, that was within her budget. Laura was particularly personable and you could tell that she actually cared and wanted to help. This was the best thing I did as it was extremely difficult to find a nice place before this and it was also nice that it was at no cost to me. Thank you Laura! read more

I cant tell how grateful we are that we found Sarah. Trustworthy, patient and attentive to our needs. She made a daunting process easy and straightforward with great results. We love the place we found for our dad, and with Sarah's help, we were able to form a great relationship with the facility to get him accepted for residence. Sarah might be the most highly recommended service I can think of. I wish we had found her sooner. read more

Laura went above and beyond in assisting me in finding my dad the perfect home. After a HORRIBLE experience with Bellmont Senior Living in Encino (DO NOT SEND A LOVED ONE THERE. They nearly killed my father and took zero responsibility. Don't let the cosmetics of the place fool you)..Anyway, Laura not only sympathized with me for the experience, she quickly referred to an amazing and caring home with in 48 hours of contacting her. Mind you I contacted her after hours on a Thursday and by Saturday my dad was moved into his now true "home". Thank you Laura read more

Assisted Living Locators are the best. Great to deal with, responsive and helpful in this difficult time. Sarah really went above and beyond to help find the right location for my clients. Never an easy thing to do - but we are so happy to have Sarah to help guide us. Give Sarah a call you will be happy you did. read more

Working with Sarah was a pleasure! It was very stressful for my brother and I when we came to the conclusion that mom (90 years old) could no longer live on her own and needed to be in assisted living. Sarah found us a great place, helped negotiate a favorable rate and helped us through the entire process. It was clear that she cares about the elderly and takes great pride and satisfaction in her service. read more

As a real estate agent, this was my first time dealing with someone who would need to relocate to an assisted living facility prior to selling their home. At first I was calling different assisted living facilities, but I realized I was spinning my wheels. I contacted Sarah and she connected me with her colleague Angelique. They have located a facility for my client and she is very very happy with their service. I receive constant updates from Angelique, and I found out that she is taking my client to help her buy her a couch as well as connecting her with a moving company. Couldn't ask for more, HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend. Thank you so much Sarah and Angelique on behalf of Margie and I!!! (Sorry if i misspelled your names). read more

I was very distraught when I found out my father was diagnosed with a brain tumor. Sadly my mother passed away a few years ago, making me my dad's caregiver, and I'm still in my twenties. It was hard enough dealing with medical procedures, insurance fights, etc. that when it came time to find out where he could live, I was so burnt out and overwhelmed, I didn't know where to start. Luckily, I found Sarah and Assisted Living Locators online and Sarah helped me through the entire process of finding a place, even when my dad's care was ever-changing (he was in rehab so his needs were shifting based on his progress). He fought me when he moved into assisted living. He found any reason to hate it. This had nothing to do with Sarah, but had to do with his personality. 3 months later he told me how much he loved it at the facility Sarah found for him. It was close to his doctors offices so I could conveniently drive him to check ups, and the staff took good care of him and kept me in the loop. When his care needs dropped even more (thankfully), he needed to move to a more independent facility. Again, Sarah came through and recommended some great places for me. As my father continues to get older, I know he'll eventually need more care, and I know that when the time comes, I'll ask Sarah to help me find a great new place. But in the meantime he is happy where he's at and I owe it to Sarah for helping shepherd me through a very distraught period in my life. read more

Sarah is the best!! Knowledgeable and efficient! She made the experience far less stressful, as she guided us to a great home for my father.

Sarah Ordover assisted earlier this year in finding an assisted living community for my parents. We were so happy with Sarah and she was able to help get my parents set up quickly. Sarah listened to me (I mean really listened) when I told her about the budget and needs of my parents. She was attentive, sensitive, and responsive. She was able to make several recommendations of places we could visit based on the information I provided, and she then set up tours for us. My parents are very happy in the community where they now live, thanks to Sarah! I would highly recommend Sarah and Assisted Living Locators to anyone who needs help navigating the sometimes overwhelming concept of finding the right place, with the right living conditions, for you or your loved ones. Most of us don't know much about senior living facilities until we are in a situation where we need to act somewhat quickly. I am so grateful to Sarah for all her help navigating this for us. read more

Sarah is very warm and compassionate. She helped me find an Alzheimer's care facility (Melrose Gardens) for my husband. He has been there about a month now and is adjusting well. I would recommend Sarah to anyone who is looking for such services. read more

I called Sarah for help identifying housing that will be a better fit for my cousin with high functioning dementia. While we didn't get to the real looking phase (for reasons too long to explain here), Sarah helped me really understand the degenerative process of dementia and, more specifically, why my cousin is so unhappy with her current assisted living arrangement. Her explanation was so helpful because I couldn't really differentiate between personality traits and disease process, and she clearly explained it in a way that opened up my thought process about assisted living. Thank you Sarah! read more

After numerous attempts to find a place for my husband, I am happy to say that I have found the perfect place for my husband. My sister, Lillie, found Sarah for me. Oakridge Inn has been a positive experience. Nice caregivers. Romik, the Administrator has also been a great help in welcoming my Husband and has helped me to slowly de-stress. I recommend going through this Assisted Living. All is a perfect match. Thank you. read more