A senior care advisor helps families navigate the confusing, high-stakes process of choosing care for an aging loved one — at no cost to the family.
What they do
They assess needs, explain care types and costs, shortlist licensed options, coordinate tours, and help with the financial and logistical move. The best hold credentials like Certified Senior Advisor (CSA) or have social-work or nursing backgrounds.
Think of them as a knowledgeable guide who has walked the local communities and knows their real pricing and reputations.
How they're paid
Communities pay a referral fee on move-in; families pay nothing. Transparency about this is the mark of a trustworthy advisor.
How Tampa Senior Advisor can help
We're a free, local senior-care advisory service for Tampa Bay families. We don't charge you — communities pay us a referral fee only if you choose to move in. If any of this feels overwhelming, tell us what's going on and we'll point you to the right next step, whether or not it involves a paid placement.