About Assisted LivingAssisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.Complete guide to assisted livingBest of 2026 Assisted Living Winners
About Memory CareMemory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering. Complete guide to memory careBest of 2026 Memory Care Winners
About Independent LivingIndependent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to independent livingBest of 2026 Independent Living Winners
About Nursing HomesNursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.Complete guide to Nursing Homes
About Senior LivingSenior living is a term used to describe various housing and care options for older adults from maintenance-free, 55+ facilities for active seniors, to secure, fully staffed facilities for seniors with Alzheimer's or dementia. Complete guide to senior livingFind senior living facilities near you
About Senior ApartmentsSenior apartments offer accessible living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to Senior Apartments
Veteran ResourcesVA benefits for long-term care, such as Aid and Attendance benefits, can help eligible veterans and their surviving spouses pay for senior care.Guide to VA benefits for long-term care
About Care HomesResidential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.Complete guide to care homes
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Sarah Mitchell, MSW

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Sarah Mitchell, MSW, is a senior manager of community onboarding with A Place for Mom and has been helping families for over 25 years., Sarah Mitchell joined APFM in 2004 as a Senior Living Advisor and has been a senior manager
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Sarah Mitchell joined APFM in 2004 as a Senior Living Advisor and has been a senior manager of community onboarding since 2019. With over 20 years of experience in senior housing, Sarah has guided families on memory care, assisted living, independent living, skilled nursing, and hospice care.

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