STAY HOME SAFELY
Stay Independent - With a Plan
Most seniors want to remain at home as long as possible.
The key to staying independent is not ignoring change — it’s recognizing early signs, planning ahead, and creating realistic support systems before a crisis happens.
Nevada Care Compass helps seniors and families throughout Northern Nevada navigate aging-in-place decisions with thoughtful guidance, practical planning, and coordinated local support.
Sometimes the Signs Are Subtle
Changes Often Happen Gradually
A senior who once managed everything independently may begin struggling with medications, mobility, transportation, meals, household upkeep, or memory and daily routines. Families often sense something is changing long before a crisis happens - they’re just unsure what the right next step should be.
Common Concerns May Include
Falls or near falls
Increasing forgetfulness
Isolation
Caregiver stress
Driving concerns
Difficulty in managing daily routines
These situations don't always mean senior living is the next step. They often provide an opportunity to plan ahead, understand your options, and make thoughtful decisions before circumstances become more urgent.
plan early
Planning Early Creates More Options
Many families wait until a hospitalization, fall, or emergency forces difficult decisions quickly.
Planning ahead allows seniors and families to explore support options gradually, reduce stress during emergencies, and make more thoughtful decisions about future care needs before situations arise.
The goal is not pressure
The goal is helping seniors remain safe, supported, and independent as long as possible.
Consulting & Coordination Packages
For families who are not ready for a move, or who need hands-on help navigating care at home, we offer structured consulting packages. We are also equipped to assist families who do not live locally but need reliable, boots-on-the-ground support in Northern Nevada.
Planning Visit
$199 (one-time)
We assess the situation together, identify gaps, and I give you a written plan with specific recommendations and trusted local referrals. You can implement it yourself, or I can help. This fee is credited toward any coordination package started within 30 days.
Coordination Support
$150 /per hour
(2-hour minimum)
For families who need help with specific tasks — finding the right home care agency, coordinating a medical alert setup, making calls on your behalf. Pay for exactly what you need, nothing more.
Peace of Mind Retainer
$500 /month
(3-month minimum)
For families whose loved one is stable but who want a trusted local advocate keeping watch. Includes one in-person check-in per month, a written monthly summary report sent to the family, and unlimited text and email access for questions and guidance. I flag changes before they become crises. Ideal for out-of-town families who want eyes and ears on the ground.
Active Care Retainer
$1,000 /month
(3-month mminimum)
For families navigating increasing care needs or active decline. Includes weekly in-person check-ins, weekly family updates by phone or written summary, coordination with caregivers and service providers, and proactive advocacy when care needs change. I manage the moving parts so you do not have to.
Transition Coordination
$1,500 (flat fee)
For families moving into senior living who need someone to manage the logistics — coordinating movers, organizers, the community, paperwork, and timelines. Ideal for out-of-town families or anyone overwhelmed by the process.
Nevada Care Compass is a coordination and advisory service. We connect families with trusted local providers and manage the process on your behalf. We do not directly provide caregiving, medical care, moving, packing, or legal services. All third-party service costs are separate from coordination fees and are the responsibility of the family.
Helpful Resources
Is It Time? — A Family Guide to Recognizing When More Support May Be Needed
Starting the Conversation
When Driving Becomes a Concern
Families Don’t Need to Navigate This Alone
Trying to navigate aging-related decisions alone can quickly become overwhelming.
Families are often trying to manage changing care needs, caregiver stress, safety concerns, transportation issues, difficult family conversations, and unfamiliar senior living options, often while also balancing work, children, and other responsibilities.
We Help Simplify the Process
By helping families better understand their situation, explore realistic options, and identify appropriate next steps based on their needs, goals, budget, and timeline. Initial planning conversations and placement guidance services are provided at no cost to families.
Additional in-home planning, coordination, and transition support services are also available for families needing more hands-on guidance and implementation support.
Some families simply need guidance and direction. Others benefit from more hands-on planning, coordination, and implementation support during complex or changing situations.
Nevada Care Compass offers both complimentary guidance services and optional paid planning support depending on each family’s unique needs.
Nevada Care Compass does not provide Medicaid navigation or low-income housing placement services. Families seeking information about Medicaid, subsidized programs, or additional community assistance resources are encouraged to contact Nevada 211 for guidance and support resources.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q.) How do I know if my parent is still safe at home?
A.) Small changes often happen gradually. Falls, missed medications, increasing isolation, memory concerns, caregiver stress, and difficulty managing daily routines may all signal it’s time to begin evaluating additional support or planning options.
Q.) Does needing help mean someone has to move?
A.) Not necessarily. Many seniors remain safely at home for years with the right support systems, planning, and resources in place.
Q.) What happens during an In-Home Planning Visit?
A.) Nevada Care Compass meets with the senior and/or family to better understand concerns, routines, safety considerations, support needs, and future planning goals. Families receive personalized guidance, local resource recommendations, and a written summary report with prioritized next-step suggestions.
Q.) What if we’re not sure what type of help is needed yet?
A.) That’s very common. Many families simply know something is changing but are unsure what the right next step may be. We help families evaluate concerns, understand options, and create a clearer plan forward.
Q.) Do I have to start with the Planning Visit before I can sign up for a retainer?
A.) No. The Planning Visit is recommended but not required. If you already have a clear picture of your loved one's needs and want to move directly into ongoing coordination support, we can start there. The $199 Planning Visit fee is credited toward any package started within 30 days.
Q.) Can I cancel a retainer if things change?
A.) Retainer packages have a 3-month minimum commitment. After the initial term, you may cancel with 30 days written notice. Retainers may also be paused or ended early in the event of hospitalization requiring permanent placement, transition into senior living, or passing of the client.
Q.) What does "coordination" actually mean? What will you do?
A.) I act as your quarterback. I assess what your loved one needs, identify the right local providers, make the calls, manage the handoffs, and keep you informed. I do not provide caregiving, medical care, or moving services directly, but I know who does, and I manage the process so you do not have to.
Q.) My family lives out of town. Can you still help?
A.) Yes — and this is one of the most common situations I work with. Out-of-town families often need someone local they can trust to check in, report back, and manage the day-to-day coordination. Both retainer packages include regular family updates, and I am available by phone and text for questions between visits.
Planning Ahead Protects Independence
Recognizing concerns early creates more opportunities for thoughtful planning, safer long-term outcomes, and reduced stress for everyone involved.