What We Do
Expert ALF Placement — At No Cost to Your Family
Assisted Living Facility placement is a complex, emotional process. C.I.K. Placement simplifies it — providing expert guidance from needs assessment through move-in day, completely free of charge to families.
What Is ALF Placement?
Assisted Living Facility (ALF) placement is the process of matching an older adult or person with disabilities with a residential care community that fits their medical needs, daily living support, budget, and location preferences.
Professional placement agencies like C.I.K. Placement evaluate care needs and guide families through tours and paperwork — usually at no direct cost to the family, as agencies are compensated by the communities they work with.
Step by Step
Our Process
From your first call to move-in day, we're with you every step of the way.
Initial Consultation
We start with a conversation — learning about your loved one's medical history, daily living needs, cognitive status, personality, and what matters most to your family. This shapes everything that follows.
Needs Assessment
We conduct a thorough assessment to determine the appropriate level of care — from independent living and assisted living to memory care and skilled nursing — so we only recommend communities that can truly meet those needs.
Community Matching
Using our deep local knowledge, we identify a curated shortlist of assisted living communities that match your loved one's care needs, budget, location preferences, and lifestyle — not just any available bed.
Guided Tours
We coordinate and accompany your family on tours, asking the critical questions about staffing ratios, care protocols, activities, and contracts that families often don't know to ask.
Contract Review & Paperwork
ALF contracts can be complex. We help your family understand what you're signing — reviewing terms, flagging concerns, and ensuring there are no surprises after move-in.
Move-In Support
We coordinate with the community and your family to ensure a smooth, dignified transition — from logistics to emotional support on move-in day and follow-up check-ins after.
Types of Placement
We place across all levels of care
Independent Living Placement
For active seniors who want a maintenance-free lifestyle with social opportunities and optional support services, we match them with independent living communities that fit their preferences and budget.
Assisted Living Placement
For seniors who need help with activities of daily living — bathing, dressing, medication management — we find assisted living communities with the right staffing, programming, and care culture.
Memory Care Placement
For loved ones with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia, we specialize in identifying secure memory care communities with trained staff, structured programming, and safe environments.
Respite & Short-Term Placement
When a family caregiver needs a break or a loved one needs temporary care after a hospital stay, we find short-term and respite care options quickly and efficiently.
Not Sure Where to Start?
Most families come to us feeling overwhelmed. That's exactly why we exist. Reach out today — there's no obligation, and our guidance is free.