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Housing Placement Services
Searching for Senior Living? A Local GDPRA Searching for a senior living Placement Agent community can be overwhelming. Can Help
With 700 senior living options in Colorado, you may be wondering where to even begin! But did you know there are local experts that specialize in helping families find appropriate senior living options?
You may worry that using an expert will be expensive. The good news is that placement agents generally do not charge a fee as they are most often compensated by the community you select.
What to look for in a local professional placement agent?
n An agent who meets with you and/or your loved one in-person n Assesses your care needs, budget, location, and social needs n Vets the appropriate communities for their quality of care n Is willing to walk beside you through the entire process
The benefits of using a local placement agent:
n A local agent narrows down your best options n They alleviate the chore of making dozens of phone calls to communities that may not fit your needs n A local agent tours the communities with you and helps ask the right questions n They act as a neutral party during the decision making n A local agent can also connect you with vital resources to help with a smooth transition We understand that organizing the search for senior living can take a considerable amount of time and research. A local GDPRA agent will walk beside you through this journey, narrow your search and help you find the appropriate senior living community. The Greater Denver Placement and Referral Alliance (GDPRA) was created in 2018 to educate the public about professional placement agents. GDPRA agents provide hands-on assistance for your unique situation while adhering to best practices and a code of ethics. Working with a local GDPRA agent offers you peace of mind with the knowledge that you are working with a true professional. If you would like to work with a local GDPRA placement agent, please contact denver@npralliance.org or call 720-961-9799. ~