Retirement Home Search

Lianas provides a customized solution and practical action plan to meet the specific needs of your loved one. You’ll be in good hands with Lianas and our team of Senior Advisors.

Senior Advisor

A Lianas Senior Advisor serves as your primary resource to find the ideal retirement home that best suit your needs whether it be in Independent Living, Assisted Living or Memory Care. With your Advisor’s help, you will also find the smoothest, most cost effective, most transparent transition strategy possible.

Transition Support

Your Lianas Senior Advisor will serve as your transition coordinator. We have teamed up with professionals that specialize in transitions for seniors. Our Advisor will coordinate your entire transition needs from the sale of your house, to de-cluttering, to downsizing and the actual move. These services performed by accredited specialists in their respective fields will help ease the often overwhelming task of transitioning and relocation.

Please call (514) 622-8074 for a FREE, NO OBLIGATION consultation or email us at info@lianasservices.com.

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Tours of Retirement Homes

Your Lianas Senior Advisor will arrange tours of the retirement homes and accompany the family on the tours. They will assist and guide the family using a 70 point checklist of things to consider when looking for the ideal retirement home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1How do I know when it’s time to start looking for a retirement home for my parents?

Families often begin searching when they notice increasing safety concerns, memory issues, isolation, caregiver burnout, difficulty managing medications, or challenges with daily living activities. Starting early allows families to explore senior living options before a crisis occurs.

2What types of senior living communities do you help families find?

We help families explore independent living, assisted living, memory care residences, long-term care homes, and retirement communities based on care needs, lifestyle preferences, budget, culture, and location.

3How does the retirement home search process work?

Our senior advisors guide families through every stage of the transition process, including needs assessments, retirement residence recommendations, tours, care planning, downsizing coordination, moving support, and settling into the new community.

4Do you accompany families on retirement home tours?

Yes. We arrange and accompany families on retirement residence tours while helping compare services, safety features, care levels, pricing, and lifestyle options to make informed decisions.

5How do you help families choose the right retirement residence?

We conduct a personalized assessment reviewing medical needs, mobility, memory care requirements, budget, preferred location, social preferences, and future care planning to recommend the best senior living options. Learn more about our retirement home search services and explore retirement residences that match your loved one's care needs and lifestyle preferences.

6Can you help if my loved one needs memory care or dementia support?

Yes. We help families find Alzheimer’s and dementia care residences with specialized memory care programs, secure environments, and appropriate levels of support.

7Do you help coordinate downsizing and moving services for seniors?

Yes. We coordinate trusted professionals for decluttering, packing, downsizing, real estate services, estate sales, moving logistics, and transition support to simplify the entire process.

8Is your retirement home search service free for families?

Yes. Our retirement home search and placement services are offered at no cost to families with no obligation.

9Can you help during a hospital discharge or urgent senior transition?

Absolutely. We support families during urgent transitions by helping arrange senior living options, home care, transition planning, and coordinated support services.

10What makes Lianas different from other senior placement services?

We provide personalized senior transition support focused on guidance, advocacy, emotional support, and complete care coordination — not just retirement home recommendations. Families can also explore topics related to aging, caregiving, and senior transitions through The Life Unrehearsed Show.

Emotional / Urgent / Planning Questions

1What do I do if my parents can no longer live safely alone?

If your parent is experiencing falls, memory concerns, isolation, or difficulty managing daily activities, it may be time to explore additional support options. Our retirement home search services help families identify appropriate senior living solutions based on their loved one's needs. Learn more about the signs that it may be time to consider senior living and explore retirement living options that best match your loved one's needs.

2How can I convince my aging parents to move into a retirement home?

Many seniors worry about losing their independence or leaving a familiar environment. We help families navigate these conversations and explore retirement living options that support safety, well-being, and quality of life.

3What happens if we need to find a retirement residence quickly after a hospital stay?

Unexpected health changes can require quick decisions. We help families identify suitable retirement residences, coordinate tours, and support a smooth transition during urgent situations.

4I feel guilty moving my parents into senior living — is this normal?

Yes. Many families experience guilt when considering senior living options for a loved one. Choosing the right level of support is often an important step in promoting safety, social connection, and overall well-being. Explore resources and insights for families dealing with guilt on our blog. 

5How do families handle the emotional transition into assisted living?

Moving into assisted living can be emotional for seniors and families alike. We provide guidance and support throughout the transition process to help make the adjustment as smooth as possible.

6What if my loved one refuses help but clearly needs support?

Resistance to change is common among older adults. We help families explore senior care options and develop a transition plan that balances independence with safety and support needs.

7How do I choose a retirement home without feeling overwhelmed?

With so many retirement living options available, it can be difficult to know where to start. We simplify the retirement home search process by providing personalized recommendations and expert guidance.

8Can you help if our family disagrees about senior care decisions?

Yes. Family members often have different perspectives when making care decisions. We provide objective guidance and help families focus on the senior's needs, preferences, and future care goals.

9What are the signs an elderly parent needs assisted living or memory care?

Common signs include increasing memory loss, frequent falls, difficulty managing medications, poor nutrition, or challenges with daily activities. We help families determine which senior living options may be most appropriate.

10How can I plan ahead before an elder care emergency happens?

Planning ahead gives families more options and reduces stress during unexpected situations. We help families explore housing, home care, and elder care planning solutions before a crisis occurs. Learn more about our elder care planning services and how proactive planning can help families avoid future crises.

Needs Assessment

Your Lianas Senior Advisor prepares a customized needs assessment reviewing care requirements, budget, geography, culture, likes / dislikes and medical concerns.

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Customized Recommendations

Our search and tour services are provided at no charge with no obligation as our service fees are covered by the sponsored retirement homes and seniors residences.