Our Tools
- Step 1
Visit your alternative senior living options - Step 2
Use our tools to evaluate them - Step 3
Compare and select the most suitable one
Mini FAQ
- What are the tools?
Use the Map of Care tools to evaluate the shortlist of senior living communities, which are your alternative options. Compare them and select the best one according to your needs and preferences. - How does it work?
Step 1: Visit (physically or through a virtual tour) the shortlist of communities which are your alternative options
Step 2: Use the Map of Care tools and get a rating for each community you evaluate
Step 3: Compare the ratings and select the community with the higher rating - Why are there 10 tools?
General Tools: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes, Memory Care, Independent Living. Each tool provides the overall evaluation of a community
Specialized Tools: Design for Dementia, Tech, Accessibility, Healthy Living, Cost. Each tool provides the evaluation of a community on a specific aspect
Senior Living Tool: supporting you to find out which community type is more suitable for you or your loved one - How many tools should I use?
The more tools used to assess a community, the more reliable the total assessment will be. We recommend the use of one General Tool plus one or two of the Specialized Tools, according to one’s needs and preferences.