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About A Place for Mom
A Place for Mom is a free referral service that connects families with senior care options. Many families find the advisors helpful in narrowing down choices, though some report persistent communication and feeling pressured during the search process.
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- Help scheduling facility tours
- Quick responses
- Online tools
- Frequent calls and emails might be overwhelming
- Available services vary by location
- Only refers within its network
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What is A Place for Mom?
A Place for Mom helps families find senior care, whether that’s assisted living, independent living, memory care or home care. The service is free because participating communities pay referral fees when families choose them.
Types of senior care accommodations
A Place for Mom has several types of living facilities in its network, including:
- Independent living communities, also called retirement communities, are for older people who need minimal care. Services often include meals, housekeeping, exercise programs and on-site salons.
- Assisted living is a community for people who need help with daily tasks but don’t require skilled nursing care. This can include medication management and personal care. Assisted living communities also provide meals, housekeeping and social activities.
- Memory care facilities specialize in care for people with Alzheimer’s and dementia. They offer structured routines and dementia-informed support designed to improve safety and quality of life.
- Home care agencies are often a good option for people recovering from illness or surgery. In-home caregivers offer care around the clock, including cooking, cleaning and transportation.
How A Place for Mom works
The process starts with a free consultation with a local advisor. After you contact them, the advisor provides a shortlist of facilities that match your needs, along with pricing and tour scheduling. The advisor walks you through options based on location, budget and care requirements.
How much does A Place for Mom cost?
The referral service is free. You pay nothing to use A Place for Mom. However, the actual care isn’t free. You’ll still pay standard rates for whichever facility or service you choose:
- Assisted living costs around $4,300 per month.
- Nursing home care costs about $7,500 to $9,000 per month.
- Memory care costs can easily exceed $8,800 per month.
- In-home care costs are around $24 per hour.
Note: Some communities charge placement fees that go to A Place for Mom as commission, which can be around $3,500, according to a reviewer in California.
A Place for Mom FAQ
Is A Place for Mom only for women?
No. A Place for Mom can help seniors of any gender.
Is A Place for Mom a franchise?
No. A Place for Mom is a for-profit, free-to-the-user referral service that can help seniors find accommodations.
Does A Place for Mom help find pet-friendly senior living communities?
Yes. A Place for Mom advisors can help find assisted living options that allow pets in your area. They can also tell you which communities provide pet care and pet-friendly activities.
Where is A Place for Mom available?
It’s nationwide, though availability varies by state. The company is based in New York City.
Who owns A Place for Mom?
The company is owned by private equity firms General Atlantic and Silver Lake.
Does A Place for Mom accept Medicaid or private insurance?
A Place for Mom does not provide care directly, so it does not handle Medicaid or insurance referrals.
Is A Place for Mom legitimate?
Yes. Founded in 2000, A Place for Mom says it helps over 300,000 families each year. Many ConsumerAffairs reviewers say the service was helpful in finding appropriate care options for their loved ones. However, some reviewers report negative experiences, including frequent follow-up calls, unclear information or feeling pressured to make decisions.
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Bottom line
Moving a family member to a senior living facility or community can be difficult. A Place for Mom can simplify the search by connecting you with facilities in your area. The service is free, but keep in mind that advisors only refer within their network and receive commissions from placements.
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Reviewed July 21, 2026
They helped find a memory care facility for my dad. He has dementia and needs full-time care. A Place For Mom worked with our budget to find the most suitable place for him. It overall went well. The only thing I didn’t like was that you constantly got calls and emails once they had your information. I just had to let them know we found a place for him and told A Place For Mom that we’re all set to stop the emails and calls.
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Reviewed June 8, 2026
A Place for Mom made a stressful time for me much easier and manageable. Knowing that my dad could not return to his home was difficult for my mom and me so my husband contacted A Place for Mom and explained our situation and I was immediately contacted on a Saturday afternoon for detailed information and by Tuesday morning, tours were scheduled and we chose the second facility we toured. One week later we moved Dad and he is happy and the facility is exactly what he needs.
Reviewed May 7, 2026
I used A Place for Mom several years ago when we needed to quickly find a new place for my Mother-in-Law and was very please with their service. When I needed to find a place quickly for my own mother who lives in another state, in budget, in a safe community, I didn't hesitate to call them again. It made a very overwhelming time, much less stressful. They got the information from me, and narrowed down the search. They even set up the appointments for me to view the places before taking mom for her final approval. I/We could not have been happier with her final option. She loves it, is thriving, and I have peace of mind knowing she is safe and happy. They listen, they care and they respond with compassion.
Reviewed May 4, 2026
A Place for Mom was helpful to get me started with my search. When I told them that my Mom was not wanting to give up cooking, not that she would make a big meal but wanted the option to fry an egg, make cookies if felt like it. Also, cost was a issue, I was referred to Independence Village that included 1 meal & the community perks assisted offered. We are hopeful this move will go well, and she will thrive being closer to family.
Reviewed May 3, 2026
I had a really good experience with this company and my contact person there named Joy. She saved me SO much time (and lowered my stress levels!) by finding communities that fit the profile of what I needed for my Mom. She totally followed through on my voice and text messages which I really appreciated and was very kind and detail-oriented. I can't thank her enough. I've seen some Reddit reviews that are negative about harassing and predatory practices, but I have not experienced any of that and wanted to chime in here.
Reviewed July 25, 2026
Way overpriced... Over $2000 a month, they should be investigated..
Reviewed July 23, 2026
SOLISTA Yakima, WA, The whole facility is awesomely clean. Staff has been very helpful when we have needed to call. Love the library and the dining room, just gorgeous. Individual rooms are also very nicely appointed. A single is so perfect for my mom. I know my mom has enjoyed the activities when she participates. Especially the outing to the Elk Farm! I think that Solista is a great facility. I would have moved in if I lived in Yakima.
Reviewed July 17, 2026
My daughter and I were referred to A place for Mom. Her Dad was in the hospital and ready to be released. He has dementia and had been wandering and getting lost, he had to move to a memory care facility. A Place for Mom was right there to "help". They didn't care the distance we would have to travel each day to visit him. They referred us to places that would pay THEM the most commission! This service is a commission based scam that only "helps" fill their own wallets and DOESN'T HELP the family one but. Stay away from this service!!!
Reviewed July 7, 2026
I had no idea where to start looking for a place for my mom to live. A Place for Mom got me lined up for tours of places that was a good fit for my mom. They also got us hooked up with an organization that helped us get a VA benefit for her too. I couldn't have accomplished everything without them
Reviewed July 6, 2026
We were provided with a number of options meeting our criteria and even though it took us a while to make our decision they stayed in touch with offers of assistance. Ultimately my father is happy with where we placed him based on the recommendations from A Place For Mom.
A Place for Mom Company Information
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