Depending on the client’s needs and preferences, we select the best living option for them. We choose from various living options like:

• Residential Care Homes

• Independent Living Facility

• Assisted Living Community

• Home Care

• Home Health Care

• Hospice

Costs vary wildly depending on the location (New Orleans vs. Baton Rouge vs. rural parishes) and the level of care required. In Louisiana, you can generally expect base rates to start around $3,500 to $4,500 per month, with Memory Care often costing $5,000+ per month. During our initial Discovery Strategy Session, we look at your specific budget to ensure we only show you communities that are financially sustainable for your family in the long run, avoiding the heartbreak of moving in and running out of funds later.

We are Strategists, meaning we manage the entire project. We don't drive the moving truck, but we have a trusted network of:

• Senior Move Managers (who pack and downsize).

• Real Estate Agents (who sell the old home).

• Elder Law Attorneys (for POAs and Wills). We coordinate these partners to ensure the transition is seamless, so you aren't stuck juggling ten different phone numbers.

Yes, our placement and strategy services are 100% free for families. We operate similarly to a real estate agent or a recruiter. When we successfully match your loved one with a community that meets their safety and lifestyle needs, that community pays us a referral fee. Our Promise: We are independent. We do not work for the facilities; we work for you. We vet communities based on safety first, and we will never recommend a facility that isn’t the right fit just to get a fee.

It is often a subtle shift rather than one big event. Look for the "Unsafe 7" signs:

1. Unexplained weight loss (forgetting to eat).

2. Unpaid bills or financial confusion.

3. Missed medications.

4. A decline in personal hygiene.

5. Social isolation or depression.

6. Unexplained bruising (falls they are hiding from you).

7. Wandering or getting lost (driving or walking). If you see these signs, it is time to call a Senior Strategist for a safety assessment before a crisis occurs.

This is the most common point of confusion.

• Assisted Living: For seniors who need help with daily tasks (bathing, meds, meals) but are generally social and active. It feels like an apartment complex with care.

• Memory Care: A secure, locked environment specifically designed for dementia and Alzheimer’s. Staff is trained to handle behavioral changes and prevent wandering.

• Nursing Homes (Skilled Nursing): For patients with serious medical needs (feeding tubes, non-ambulatory, complex wound care).

• We help you determine the "Clinical Fit" so you don't move your loved one into a place that cannot handle their medical needs.

Resistance is normal. It stems from fear of losing control. This is where a Senior Strategist becomes your greatest asset. We act as the objective third party. We can play the "bad guy" or the "expert" so you can remain the loving son or daughter. We frame the move not as "giving up freedom," but as "gaining safety and social connection." We coach you on exactly what to say (and what not to say) to make the conversation productive rather than combative.

While we prefer a planned approach, we are experts in Crisis Management. If your loved one is being discharged from the hospital tomorrow, or if a safety incident has just occurred, we can expedite the process. We know which communities have immediate vacancies and can arrange emergency tours and assessments often within 24 hours.

Online reviews can be misleading (or fake). We do the work that Google can’t.

• We check the State Survey Results: We look up the Louisiana Department of Health citations to see if they have violations for medication errors or staffing shortages.

• We check the "Vibe": We visit these communities weekly. We know if the Executive Director just quit, if the food quality has dropped, or if the staff seems happy.

• We check the Care Levels: We ensure they are licensed to handle your specific medical needs (like sliding scale insulin or two-person transfers).

Yes! We love helping couples stay together. Even if one spouse needs high-level care (like Memory Care) and the other is independent, there are communities that offer "shared suites" or campuses where they can be in the same building but receive different levels of support. We specialize in finding these unique "Split-Level" solutions.

These FAQs work like guideposts, giving your site visitors a sense of competence and calm. They also set the stage for deeper pages like service tiers, case studies, or your “Why communication matters” section.

Short Answer: No, but there are other options. Many families are surprised to learn that Medicare does not cover the cost of long-term custodial care (like room and board in Assisted Living). Medicare only covers short-term rehabilitation (like after a fall or surgery) in a skilled nursing facility. However, there are other ways to pay. At Compass Rose, we help you strategize your budget using Private Pay, Long-Term Care Insurance, Veterans Aid & Attendance Benefits, and exploring how to convert home equity into care funds. We can also refer you to elder law attorneys if you need to discuss Medicaid waivers for specific low-income programs.

If you’re intersted in our services, but unsure if you are who we serve, we welcome the opportunity to chat here.