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How Path To Care Works

Free senior placement assistance and a trusted
community directory — here is how it all works

For Families

Looking for care for a loved one?

We help you find, compare, and connect with
inspected senior care providers across
Orange County — completely free of charge.

For Facilities & Providers

Want to reach more families in Orange County?

Join the Path To Care network, get listed in
our directory, and advertise in our quarterly
community resource booklet.

How It Works for Families

Six simple steps from first call to move-in day

1. Call or Search

Call us at (714) 345-2108 or search our directory at pathtocare.com. Tell us about your loved one — their care needs, location preference, and budget.

2. Free Needs Assessment

Our placement specialist conducts a free assessment to understand your loved one's medical needs, mobility level, memory care requirements, insurance, and personal preferences.

3. Matched to Inspected Facilities

We match your loved one to the best inspected facilities in our network based on their specific needs. Every facility we recommend has been personally visited by our community directors.

4. Tour the Facilities

We arrange tours at the facilities that best match your needs. Our specialists can accompany you on tours and help you ask the right questions.

5. Make Your Decision

Take your time. We provide you with inspection reports, state compliance records, and vetted family reviews to help you make a confident and informed decision.

6. Move-In Support

We are with you through move-in day and beyond. If anything is not right we will work with you and the facility to resolve it. Your loved one's wellbeing always comes first.

Our Placement Service is Always Free to Families

Path To Care is compensated by facilities when a
successful placement is made. You never pay us
anything. Ever.

How It Works for Facilities

Join the Path To Care network and reach thousands
of Orange County families searching for senior care

1. Contact Us

Reach out to Path To Care to express interest in joining our network. Our community director will contact you to schedule an initial visit.

2. Inspection & Onboarding

Our community director visits your facility, reviews your state licensing records, interviews staff, and completes our onboarding checklist. This service is completely free.

3. Join the Network

Once inspected and approved you are added to our placement database. We actively refer families to facilities in our network at no charge to you.

4. Get Listed Online

Upgrade to a website membership for $29.99/mo to get a full directory listing on pathtocare.com reaching thousands of families searching for senior care in Orange County.

5. Advertise in the Booklet

Reach 100,000 Orange County households every quarter with an advertisement in the Path To Care Community Resource Booklet.

6. Grow Your Census

Active network members receive regular referrals from Path To Care placement specialists. The more families you serve well the higher your rating grows.

Website Membership Options

Expand your reach with a Path To Care website membership

FREE

Placement Network

– Listed in our placement database
– Receive active referrals from our team
– Facility inspection included
– Placement contract only

No monthly fee

$29.99/mo

Single Service

Choose one:
– Directory Listing
– Booking System
– Marketplace

Each service available
separately at $29.99/mo

$49.99/mo

Complete Package

Everything included:
– Directory Listing
– Booking System
– Marketplace
– Priority placement in search

Best value — save $39.98/mo
vs buying separately

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the placement service really free for families?

Yes — completely free. Path To Care is compensated by facilities when a successful placement is made. Families never pay us anything at any point in the process.

Every situation is different. Some families find the right fit within days. Others take a few weeks to tour multiple options. We work at your pace and never rush the process.

We currently serve all 36 cities in Orange County, California. We are actively expanding our network and inspecting new facilities regularly.

Our community directors personally inspect every facility in our network. Ratings are based on our inspection checklist covering staff qualifications, state compliance records, quality of care, and facility condition. Vetted family reviews also contribute to the overall rating.

We stand behind every placement we make. If something is not right we will work with you and the facility to resolve it. If necessary we will help you find a new placement.

Contact us at (714) 345-2108 or through our contact form. A community director will schedule an inspection visit. The inspection and network membership are completely free. Optional website membership and booklet advertising are available separately.

The Path To Care Community Resource Booklet is a quarterly publication distributed to 100,000 Orange County households by EDDM direct mail. It lists senior care resources, facilities, and services available across Orange County. Advertising space is available for network members.

Still Have Questions?

Our team is here to help. Call us or send us a
message and we will get back to you right away.