Lise was amazing to work with when I really needed help finding a new home for my mom with the proper support. Highly recommend reaching out to her! read more

My sincerest gratitude to Lise for her expertise, compassion and professionalism during a difficult time for me and my family. She was a comforting guiding light as we needed to quickly come up to speed on an area I was basically clueless about. She stayed in contact and provided realistic options. I never once felt like she was motivated by a referral fee as I did with other contacts who reached out and could definitely see that she was placing the needs of my father and my family first and foremost. HIGHLY recommend. read more

I couldn't be more happy with the service and support I received from Lise at Elder Answers. My mother has been in hospice for over a year and the rates kept going up so we needed a more affordable spot without sacrificing quality of care. She asked all the right questions, narrowed it down to three places and even scheduled and went with me on the tours. We found the perfect spot and it's a win for everyone. Elder Answers really cares about families and helping each one find what they need. I highly recommend them! read more

My family and I highly recommend Elder Answers to anyone looking to find the right fit for themselves or their loved ones. She is a caring and insightful woman with all the professional skills and personal connections you need when facing the daunting challenges you are dealing with when the next level of care is needed. We were 100% satisfied with her level of engagement, her assessment of us and our care needs, her knowledge of the available options and her continuing support, even after placement. Lise can help you find the answers you're looking for, as well as the peace that comes from making informed decisions, during an extremely difficult time. read more

Lise has helped me answer SO many questions while I am trying to process taking care of my elderly parents. She is very kind, resourceful, and very easy to communicate with. At the moment I do not need her help, but in the future when things change as my parents age I will definitely be contacting her for assistance! Lise really seems to care - not just about my parents, but she really made me feel cared for as well. Thanks, Lise! I'll be in touch... read more

Lise was a wonderful guide through troubling times as my father began to need more and more daily care. She helped us navigate the complex world of Assisted Living and gave us some amazing suggestions that met our family's criteria for his standard of living. She even got involved to help convince our father to move into a care facility, since he was initially hesitant. Thank you Lise for all you've done for our family! read more

Highly recommended... I wouldn't have known where to even start without the assistance from Lise. She met with my mother first to get a feel for what her needs were. She then was with me every step of the way. We toured six different facilities, and after the first two, we realized we were very in sync to the type of care, the facility provided. My mom was moved in a facility then Lise made follow up visits to make sure everything was on track. Lise was kind, compassionate, and very caring not only to my mother, but to me as well. This was a difficult decision to make for my mother, but the best for her safety. read more

I cannot overstate how helpful Lise was in helping us find a home for our mom. When our mom's health took a sudden turn this past year and needed to relocate from her assisted living facility, Lise was able to find a fantastic solution for us. Not only did she find top-rate facilities quickly, she went above and beyond simple placement services. She took a personal interest in our mom's needs and preferences, and was able to pinpoint several facilities that were a perfect fit and within our budget. She was also able to assist us in hiring a relocation service specializing in senior moves that packed, moved, and unpacked our mom's stuff in a matter of hours. It has been about a month since we relocated our mom, and our outlook has completely changed. Our mom is happy, comfortable, and cared for. We've gained the peace of mind and relief that we would not have been able to get ourselves. Thank you, Lise! read more

Lise Marquis has really been exceptional. The situation with my out of state parents changed quickly, and all of the efforts to get them here fell through. Lise was always supportive and available with frank feedback and good ideas. I adored working with her and would recommend her services without hesitation. A+++ Thank you, Lise for all of your efforts and support. read more

Everything you read in these rave reviews about Lise Marquis is accurate, and please let us join the club. When we realized that my older sister needed to start thinking about moving out of her home and into a support facility due to memory issues, we knew we had to do something. But since my wife and I lived 500 miles away, we were not familiar with the options, nor did we understand even the first steps to take. It all seemed overwhelming. That's when our Google search turned up Lise. From that very first exploratory phone call, which lasted half an hour, my wife and I could tell Lise was a true professional who fully understood her area of expertise. She listened well, took her time to tell us about her services, and explained how she could help. We felt supported (and relieved) from that moment on! We drove to San Diego and met Lise at my sister's home for the initial assessment and we were immediately impressed. The clutter of the house, the barking dogs running around--nothing fazed her. She began her interview with care and compassion. She was able to address my sister's concerns and reluctance (Who wants to leave one's home after 33 years?) and answered so many of our questions. Lise suggested that at this stage, an independent living facility seemed most appropriate. She had the connections and lined up several places for all of us to tour, and my sister agreed to at least take a look. Much to our surprise, my sister felt very comfortable with one of them. A few weeks later, she signed up. The next step, however, was helping her move out. Once again, we immediately felt overwhelmed. We would need to go through her home, downsize years of possessions, pack the rest up, and move her into her new and smaller home. Lise helped us with that too, offering the name of a move-out company, Silver Linings Transitions, which specializes in helping seniors downsize decades of accumulation and move seamlessly into a smaller place. It all worked out beautifully well, and my sister is now living happily at Lantern Crest in Santee. All along the way, communication with Lise was excellent, as well as her expert guidance and follow-through. We really appreciate Lise Marquis and we highly, highly recommend her! read more

Lise was a blessing under the most difficult circumstances. She provided a list of vetted facilities and homes in our price range and made herself available at all times. My 88 year old mother had to be placed quickly in memory care and Lise made the process much less stressful. I highly recommend her. read more

I HIGHLY recommend Elder Answers, and Lise Marquis. Lise was, and continues to be, invaluable in deciphering the options available for my husband (who has Alzheimer's). She has listened, understood, and personally tailored recommendations to fit our specific needs - while also sharing honest insights. She is no-pressure, efficient, and follows-up -- and is always available to listen to feedback and concerns. I don't know how we could have navigated this difficult path without her. And - she continues to check-in to see how things are going, and to ask if we need any further guidance. She is always available for whatever we need. I am grateful to have her on our team. read more

Lise was very helpful in helping me navigate through all of the options for providing care for my elderly mother. She made several recommendations for both in-home care and board-and-care facilities which shortened my research and decision process tremendously. She even took my call while hiking in Denali National Park; now that's service! I highly recommend Lise and Elder Answers. read more

Lise has done a wonderful job in helping us find placement for my father in law and his wife. She is always reaching out to you, to see if there is anything further she can do to help. Truly, a wonderful person. If you need any kind of help in her field of expertise, please reach out to her. read more

Navigating through the elder care system can be daunting! Lise was a blessing to me and my mom during a very difficult transition in my mom's life. It has now been 2 months since my mom has moved into one of the assisted living centers that Lisa recommended and I can honestly say my mom is really enjoying all the social interaction and activities the center has to offer. She feels comfortable and safe. Lise listened to what we were looking for in a home and was able to steer us in the right direction. Thank you so much Lise! read more

I came across Lise after dealing with several other senior consultants, all of whom were either located out of town or not at all in tune with what I was looking for. Lise was a "breath of fresh air", taking the time and patience to learn about my parents and their needs. She saved me LITERALLY hours upon hours of time and effort by providing me referrals to senior homes that met my criteria. To say that she knows the San Diego senior market and is very well connected thereto would be an understatement! At all times, her ONLY concern was getting my parents located in a place that was best for them, and for our family! I recommend Lise without reservation. You may contact me for a reference/further information about my experience at any time. Tom Freeman read more

Lisa found my mother in law a palace to live in for her final days. Give us tons of information and basically took us through the whole process all without charging a dime. She seems to know everything about everyone of the homes in this area and answered all of our questions at least twice (sorry about that part Lisa :) Some of them on a Sunday afternoon (sorry about that too Lisa) The place told us they were giving us a discount because they really like her (Lisa that is) which is awesome. Thank you so much for helping my dying relative find such a perfect place to spend what little time she has left. read more

Lise was so wonderful and helped my mother and family navigate care and housing options. My mother was able to talk to her and feel safe and supported. This built trust and allowed my mother to make some important decisions that she might not otherwise have been able to make. read more

Lise just spent a half hour on the phone with me and helped me start the search to find the right place for my dad. It's still a work in progress but so good to know I have someone on my team who I can call with questions and someone who knows the area so well. read more

I HIGHLY recommend Elder Answers, and Lise Marquis. Lise has been invaluable in deciphering the options available for my husband (who has Alzheimer's). She listened, understood, and personally tailored recommendations to fit our specific needs - while also sharing honest insights. She is no-pressure, efficient, and follows-up -- and is always available to listen to feedback and concerns. I don't know how we could have navigated this difficult path without her. read more

Lisa was a great resource! Thank you Lisa for your personal and caring approach. I will definitely recommend your services to others.

I found Lise here on Yelp, and I'm so glad I did. My mother had a heart attack and we were suddenly scrambling for help. I was completely lost and Lise was absolutely amazing. She was patient and kind, and walked me through my options. I honestly don't know how I could have done this without her. She helped me find a wonderful place for my Dad and I'm forever grateful for her help. She took the time to follow up with me every step of the way, and I really felt like she genuinely cared. I can't recommend her enough! read more

While in a very trying circumstance, Covid19, my mom's declining health. Lise was extremely helpful, very friendly and found a location for my mom that suited our needs. I highly recommend her and her company. read more

Lise Marquis has been such an amazing asset to our family during a VERY difficult time. She immediately reached out after in-home care was no longer an option for my in laws with dementia. I had facility options, pricing, & appts set within hours of our first phone call. She spent so much time listening & learning about our needs & helped to abate our fears. And her follow up continues long after they settled in a care facility. Amazing level of care! read more

Lise is wonderful! She was such a great help and resource in finding a place for my grandmother. She took the time to get to know our needs, and gave great recommendations that fit our budget, location, and overall preferences. It was really great to work with someone who knows the area well, and that has a lot of experience. She was also very prompt in her communication, and easy to work with. Thank you Lise! read more

Lise has been a life saver! I was trying to find a place for my mother after she fell and could no longer live with me. I was overwhelmed with options and trying to find the right fit, going to appointments and then reading horrible reviews and in a race for time to get her out of a horrible nursing facility. She came assessed my mom and gave me two options; both were awesome choices and my mom is really happy now. I could not have found these places on my own. She answered all my questions and she was there every step of the way. I even called her when I was unsure of the medicare protocol in the hospital. I can not thank her enough. At at time of confusion she made everything clear. read more

I have worked with Lise several times and have found her to be honest, professional, hard working and compassionate. She worked to find the best care for a lovely woman in her 90's living in the Carlsbad area. She followed up to make sure the care was appropriate and kept in touch to monitor the case. She also has very high standards for where she will place her clients and works with the family to make sure all needs are met. Honesty and integrity are the first things I look for in a service provider, and she has that for sure. read more

Elder Answers was a godsend to me as I navigated my way though choosing a facility for my aging parents. There are so many in and outs of how to search and Lise organized my search and helped me not to waste time visiting facilities that were not appropriate for my parents needs. Lise always got back to me quickly and led me through the entire process. Thank you so much!! read more

I would recommend Lise Marquis wholeheartedly. She really knows the elder care scene in San Diego and she CARES. When she visited my mom at her previous assisted living facility, Lise listened to my mother and me carefully, and understood right away why my mom needed to find another place to live. Lise gave us very insightful advice and some great recommendations. Through the whole process, Lise was easy to talk to and very communicative. read more

Lise has been a very valuable relationship for me. I'm a local agency owner and I use Lise's expertise for when my clients need to transition to the specialized care of a facility. I've referred many clients to her over the 6 years that I've known her and always have a very positive outcome. Just this week, she helped a client find a great fit that was only a few miles from her Daughter. This was also time sensitive and she helped quickly maneuver the family through the admission process. Well done again Lise and Thanks! read more

There is no one better than Lise when it comes to placing a loved one. I have not seen anyone work harder and never give up on the more difficult cases. Being in Senior Care myself you learn quickly who you can trust, and I trust Lise more than any other Senior Care adviser out there! read more

Lise Marquis was very helpful in finding a home for my Godmother when her original place was closing. It was especially challenging because of her limited income. Lise listened to my Godmothers needs and found a lovely home at a Board and Care facility that seems to be just perfect for her. My family and I are extremely grateful for her efforts. I think it would be impossible to do this on my own. read more

After my Mom passed away suddenly my Dad decided their home was too large and lonely and wanted to move to someplace else...where? how to get started? what to look for? My brother and I were at a loss. We were introduced to Lise and an overbearing situation became quickly manageable. She met with our family, had a compassionate but information gathering conversation with Dad and started looking for the potential assisted living homes for consideration based on his desires. Within days we had several candidates to review. Shortly after we found the perfect home that met all of his requirements! Lise is a professional, friendly and caring person who dedicates her time and efforts to help elders at a time that can be very devastating. We are very thankful for her help! read more