Find the Right Assisted Living or memory care for Your Parent
Free, personalized assisted living placement support for families in New Jersey.
Get expert guidance, trusted recommendations, and peace of mind.
✔ Certified Senior Advisor
✔ Local NJ expertise
✔ No cost to families
Meet the Founder
Judy Collan
Judy Collan
Judy is a Certified Senior Advisor® and a Senior Real Estate Specialist®. After experiencing firsthand the lack of resources available while helping her mother and mother-in-law find assisted living, she founded Senior Living Advisor LLC to support families facing similar decisions. For more than 20 years, Judy has helped seniors across New Jersey transition to senior living. She holds a BS from the Rutgers College of Engineering and previously worked as a project manager at Johnson & Johnson.
What Our Clients Say
“Judy Collan was an incredible partner in navigating senior living options for my dad, who needs memory care. She listened carefully to our situation, explained our choices clearly, and quickly identified communities that could meet his needs. Even with me in California and my dad in New Jersey, Judy coordinated everything seamlessly—including connecting us with a great local realtor. She’s knowledgeable, responsive, and genuinely compassionate. I highly recommend Judy to any family facing this transition.“
Neil R – New Jersey
“We worked with Judy to help find our parents find an Assisted Living Facility near us. She took us to 5 places for a thorough visit to see which suited their needs. After each visit Judy sent us a detailed summary of each place to help us recall the details of each visit. She helped make the process of choosing the right place much easier for us. We highly recommend Judy’s services as her knowledge is 2nd to None 👍😎 Thanks again Judy❤️❤️❤️ Lisa and Rich , West Long Branch , NJ“
Rich & Lisa B. – West Long Branch, NJ
“Judy was amazing in finding the best community for my disabled husband. After carefully listening to what his specific needs were, she found us a perfect match within a day! He was able to be moved there within a week and is doing so well. I cant thank Judy enough for her care & expertise in senior care living! Janet P.“
Janet P. – Asbury Park, NJ
“It was a pleasure to work with Judy. She's so knowledgeable and supportive - and patient. After our first meeting, she was able to find options that were much closer to what I was looking for. Very helpful and responsive! “
Linda A. – NYC
“Wonderful working with Judy. She never gave up on finding just what we needed even when it took a long time. She knew what we were looking for and found the perfect home for us.“
Nancy L. – Ocean Grove, NJ
“My family was very pleased with the results of Judy's efforts on our behalf. She was accessible and provided good guidance every step of the way.“
Noreen B. – Long Branch, NJ
“Judy has been a tremendous asset to me in selling my Dads house. I had so much to do after he passed and Judy made the selling so much easier for me. She kept me up to date and was always there with any questions or problems I had.“
Cathy M. – Millstone Twp., NJ
Feeling Overwhelmed Trying to Choose Assisted Living? You’re Not Alone.
Searching for assisted living for a parent can feel confusing, emotional, and time-consuming — especially when you’re juggling work, family, and urgent decisions.
Many adult children tell us they feel:
- Unsure which communities are truly safe and reputable
- Overwhelmed by too many options and conflicting information
- Pressured to make the “right” decision quickly
- Guilty or anxious about moving a parent into care
You don’t have to figure this out on your own.
We Help You Find the Best Assisted Living — Faster and With Confidence
As a local senior placement advisor, we work one-on-one with families to match their loved one with assisted living communities that fit their care needs, preferences, location, and budget.
Our service is:
- ✔ Free to families
- ✔ Personalized — not a call center
- ✔ Focused on your parent’s well-being
- ✔ Available quickly when time matters
As a Certified Senior Advisor with local New Jersey expertise, we:
- Know the differences between assisted living communities
- Understand care levels and red flags
- Advocate for families — not facilities
- Offer honest, compassionate guidance during a difficult transition
Our goal is simple: help your family make the best possible decision with clarity and peace of mind.
How Our Assisted Living & memory Care Placement Process Works
Step 1: Free Consultation
We start with a phone call to understand your parent’s health needs, daily support requirements, location preferences, and budget.
Step 2: Personalized Matches
We identify assisted living & memory care communities that meet your specific criteria — saving you hours of research and guesswork.
Step 3: Guidance & Support
We help you compare options, arrange tours, ask the right questions, and feel confident in your decision.
Step 4: Transition Support
Once a a community is selected we can manage any needed packing, home sale, estate sale & movers. We can even get your loved ones new apartment set up for them.
Step 5: Ongoing Help
Even after placement, we remain a resource for questions, concerns, and next steps.
Get Help Finding Assisted Living & Memory Care — At No Cost to You
✔ Free consultation
✔ No obligation
✔ Personalized guidance
