Maria Cura of ESPS has been extremely helpful in following up with our inquiry, which required her…read moreto call around regarding specific population mix of the senior communities that my MIL prefers. In a couple of days, Maria came up with a good list with detailed information and creative ways to address my MIL's needs, which I was not aware of before. Maria has a wealth of information on Bay Area's senior communities and she is courteous, thoughtful, resourceful, and very responsive. I would highly recommend Maria for your senior placement needs.

Maria has been my go to person for all my patient's placement needs. She's a great resource for the…read morefamily we serve and often times go out of her way to ensure our families, facility, and our staff feels supported, during complex discharge process, especially with those last minute discharges. I highly recommend this company, and most especially Maria Cura.

I second all of the positive reviews here. Alan really helped us find the best memory care facility…read morefor my dad. He made a confusing and stressful time infinitely less so and I'm so grateful for his help throughout the process. Highly recommend!

Alan Brauner at Senior Seasons is amazing. Recently my 89-year-old Mom fell and broke her hip…read more During her recuperation we realized that it just wasn't realistic for her to live at home alone anymore, and that we needed to find her an assisted living facility. Not knowing the first thing about these facilities, I reached out to Alan Brauner at Senior Seasons. I can't even begin to explain how helpful he was. He listened to our situation, provided me with insight and contact information on the local facilities, explained what I needed to know, and what to consider when reaching out to these prospective places. His advice was invaluable. He was always there for me, whenever I had questions. He was super responsive, emailing back or calling right away. And through this process my mom kept changing her mind about where she wanted to live (mid-peninsula near her friends, south bay near me), and so our requirements kept changing. Through it all Alan was patient and positive - something I really needed during this stressful time. I seriously have no idea how I would have handled this whole situation without him. I highly recommend Alan and Senior Seasons.

I can't say enough good things about Hannah Galli at Reutlinger. She went above and beyond to make…read moresure my mom was well cared for. Hannah patiently answered all of my questions and was always professional, friendly, kind, and informative. People are quick to complain but often forget to give praise--this is praise that is truly well deserved. Thank you, Hannah, for making such a difference!

I would give Reutlinger 0 stars if I could. I know several folks who have had appropriate care…read morehere, but while Reutlinger is "in network" on our United Healthcare insurance plan, our patient was denied acceptance because "we don't make enough money off commercial insurance patients so we are denying the hospital referral". This was for a short term stay for a person post TKA.

Elizabeth is amazing! She went above and beyond to help us expedite my father's trust. She was…read moreextremely helpful and always available for questions! We highly recommend Elizabeth.

I highly recommend working with Elizabeth on needs related to setting up a trust. She explained the…read moreprocess really well and was supportive every step of the way. I didn't know anything about the process before I started and was able to navigate the process easily with her guidance.

Brent is one of the most patient people you will ever meet. He can help you find a place quickly…read moreif needed. However, he also stresses being prepared. He understands that moving to a senior facility is a major change. He will arrange for you to see multiple facilities within your price range, including discussing possible programs to help with costs. He works to find the best facility for the individual, showing real care that they will be happy with their choice. My aunt's friend just turned 90. He has multiple health concerns that have made it exceedingly dangerous for him to live alone in his home. He is also a very difficult person so the option of having a caretaker live with him does not seem reasonable. We looked at some options a few years ago, but he wasn't ready to make the move yet. Now his family agreed it's time. Brent, who worked with us previously, was happy to arrange tours of multiple facilties. He makes sure all of your questions are answered and that you have a full understanding of the services offered. He also recommends services to help with the move, clearing out your house, etc. He knows the resources that work best with seniors and persons with disabilities to lessen stress and provide support while getting the work done. Whether you are looking for now or planning for the future, Brent is the best person to work with so you can learn the options for senior and assisted living.

Because we had relatives in an Assisted Living Facility in the South Bay, we were about to bring my…read moremother, who is a native San Franciscan,to the suburbs. But at the last minute, my friend recommended Brent Hensley. He was a life saver! We had very little time and within hours he arranged visits to three facilities in San Francisco that would match our mother's personality and needs. He held a zoom meeting with my siblings and me to guide us in our decision making. He intervened when we needed help in convincing my mother to move. His knowledge and experience were invaluable in helping us to make very tough and agonizing decisions. Nobody wants to leave their home. And we felt so stressed asking our mom to do something she didn't want to do (but we knew it was not safe to have her stay at home). Three months later, just as Brent said, our initially resistant mother is happy and thriving at her new home. My siblings and I are relieved and happy. Amazingly, Brent's services are free for clients like us. We did not feel steered toward a one size fits all recommendation. Brent was sensitive and nuanced in his ability to find a great fit for our mom. His services are highly recommended.

The owner, Kelly, helped me urgently find a private boarding facility for my aunt after she was…read moreplaced in a less than desirable SNF. Kelly called me back quickly, took my information and had me lined up with multiple quality locations to look at the next day. She accompanied me to the sites we were viewing. She was absolutely critical in helping me identify a quality solution and then helping to execute the transfer. The facility she connected me with was OUTSTANDING and I cannot thank her enough. She also went out of her way to visit us, in my aunt's last days, bringing a lovely gift for my aunt. More than anything, Kelly CARES about making sure your loved ones are properly taken care of, and it comes through in everything she does. I will be referring her to anyone and everyone I know.

We have had a great experience twice now with Kelly Gonzalez helping us find a care home for my…read morerelative with dementia. She is easy to work with, timely in her assistance, honest in her opinions and very helpful in lining up visits to potential care homes. She helped us get the price point we needed and it was such a relief to get her excellent help!

Absolutely love this company! Not able did Stephanie help me navigate a really terrible DR…read moreexperience. She literally helped me manage my own care the way I wanted- not just what the DR wanted. She asked all the right questions when dealing with the difficult Dr. Also, the way I was being treated at the doctor's office immediately improved! Her present seem to prove very useful when my care drastically improved! Not only have I been able to navigate a really difficult situation I was able to find better care that was suited to my needs! I am incredibly thankful for Stephanie and age smart advocates. She is very passionate about what she does and very personal. If you are looking for someone to help navigate your care for yourself or for a loved one I would totally recommend their services!

Stephanie is caring, patient and has played a critical part in helping me feel more settled with…read morehandling my mother's medical and insurance benefits. I found her here, on Yelp and I will tell anyone who need help dealing with a loved one to utilize her services. She is organized, honest, and has an expert-level of understanding how to navigate the world of elder care. She can help support you by listening with medical professionals and take notes. This is so important at times because you will feel overwhelmed and most likely won't hear everything being explained. She will help you make sense of it all and give you a sense of support. She can also directly advocate to medical professionals for yourself or a loved one. I feel so much better knowing that I have Stephanie to help me. I'm so please I found her.

Robert and Chris came through for my mom when she really needed help. They worked with us to find…read moreher compatible and competent caregivers who made a difficult time so much easier. It was one less thing to worry about knowing that someone was keeping an eye on things while I was across the country.

I needed help for my brother that was being discharged from the hospital on a Saturday evening…read more Chris was super helpful and was able to have a caregiver come the next morning. He was patient and professional.

We recently worked with James Stein, upon the recommendation of friends, to create our estate plan,…read moretrusts, etc. He was a delight to work with. Very thorough, excellent at explaining the "whys" of what we were doing together, and fun to work with - even working through thorny topics! We received a huge estate plan binder from him once the plan was finalized and some further instructions for making any necessary changes to deeds and accounts to add the trust and avoid any problems in the future. I would not hesitate to recommend him to others.

We recently worked with James Stein, upon seeing his overall 5-star rating on Yelp, to create our…read moreestate plan, trust and Advance Health Care Directives. James was an ultimate professional, he even found an error in the legal description of our latest deed recorded in 2003 by comparing it with our initial purchase deed from 1998 and our neighbor's deeds. He divided the whole process into different stages and made a complicated process relatively easy. At first, he asked a lot of questions to collect personal data and gauge what exactly we need for our plan. Then he gave us some specific homework and encouraged us to ask more questions. At the final stage, he gave us a big beautiful binder of estate plans with a cover letter about some further instructions to avoid any problems in the future. Over all, he was a delight to work with and we would not hesitate to recommend him to others.

Karishma and her team took care of our elderly mother for about 1.5 years in our mother's home. She…read moreis so patient and was able to make adjustments to find the right person for our mom, who can sometimes be difficult (oops did I say that?). Karishma helped directly on a few occasions. Karishma was always available on nights and weekends and has a calm and comforting personality during times of stress. The caregivers were all lovely, and 2 of them were extremely amazing, though we did have some turnover from time to time. In terms of an area for improvement, I wish she had a few more folks to call upon - we had some gaps when someone was sick or as someone left. We were fortunate to have long-term care insurance, and Karishma's invoices and paperwork were sufficient. Overall Karishma was responsive and caring, and the caregivers were reliable, dedicated, and kind.

Aspire In Home Care took care of my Mom for a couple years before she moved to an assisted living…read morecommunity. Karishma was thoughtful when selecting caregivers that would be a good fit for Mom, and patient and responsive to Mom's ever-changing needs. When Mom's dementia got worse, Karishma jumped in to support my Mom and her caregiver directly. Aspire gave me peace of mind and allowed me to have more of a social relationship with my Mom instead of just being in "caregiver mode" when I visited, which is priceless! Frenalyn and Criselda were exceptional caregivers, and most everyone else who filled in was great as well. Highly recommend.