ASSISTED LIVING
Placement Services

Assisted Living What Is Assisted Living?

Assisted Living offers a private apartment or suite with help for daily tasks—plus meals, activities, transportation, and 24/7 staff on site. It’s designed for older adults who want a safer, simpler day while staying as independent as possible.

Assisted Living: Key Features & Benefits

  • Private apartment or suite with 24/7 on-site staff
  • Personal care support with ADLs (bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, mobility)
  • Medication management/administration (per state regulations, varies by community)
  • Chef-prepared meals (typically three daily) with snacks
  • Housekeeping, linen & personal laundry
  • Clubs, fitness, classes, worship, outings, and special events
  • Emergency call system and safety features
  • Wellness checks, nurse oversight, and care-plan updates
  • Scheduled transportation for errands and appointments
  • Coordination with rehab/home health, pharmacy, or PCP (varies)
  • Pet-friendly options (varies by community)

Services and staffing vary by community and state. We’ll verify details for your situation.

Is Assisted Living a Good Fit?

  • You or a loved one would benefit from help with daily tasks (ADLs)
  • Medication management has become difficult or inconsistent
  • Safety concerns at home (falls, wandering, cooking, isolation)
  • Meals, housekeeping, and laundry would be a relief
  • You want social connection, activities, and planned outings
  • Family wants regular check-ins and staff available 24/7

What’s Usually Not Included

  • 24/7 skilled nursing or continuous medical monitoring
  • Ventilator care, complex IV therapy, or feeding tubes (varies by state/community)
  • Secured Memory Care-level wandering management
  • Intensive 1:1 supervision or two-person transfers (varies)
  • Short-term rehab/SNF services

When needs increase, we’ll compare Memory Care or higher-acuity options and guide a smooth transition.

At a glance

How We Help — Boutique Service & No Cost

We listen to understand — your needs, timeline, budget, and wish list.
Hand-select best options — personalized, local recommendations.
Arrange & prep tour visits — questions to ask and what to watch for.
Help you choose with confidence — unbiased advice, clear rates, and next steps.

Talk with a Local Advisor

Friendly, boutique support from people who live here. Reach out directly—we’ll listen, guide, and stay with you through every step.

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Paige Sutphin
Senior Care Advisor
Columbus & Suburbs Personal Advocate Tours & Transitions Site Visits Personalized Roadmap Up-to-date profiles
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Katie Garcia
Senior Care Advisor
Central Ohio Personal Advocate Tours & Transitions Site Visits Personalized Roadmap Up-to-date profiles

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Why Families Choose Illuminate

Professional advisors who really care
Up-to-date profiles for faster approvals
Site visits
Decades of experience
Locally owned & operated
No cost to families
Unbiased, personal guidance
Serving Columbus & surrounding areas

Ready to Explore Assisted Living Options?

We’ll identify your best options, arrange tours, and be your personal advocate—at no cost to you.

Call to speak to a Local Senior Advisor Today: (740) 857-5258Press 4 for the first available senior living advisor

Takes 60–90 seconds. Free, confidential, no obligation.

Your privacy matters. We never sell or share your information without your permission.

Need Help in Another State or Location?

We can connect you with trusted options nationwide. Explore our Resource Near You page, or tell us where you’re searching and we’ll guide you to vetted local advisors and resources.

No cost to families. We’re glad to help wherever “home” is.

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