Welcome to Assisted Living Magazine

About Us

We help people find senior living.
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How Assisted Living Magazine helps families

Our team carefully evaluates senior homes using trusted sources like inspection reports, resident feedback, interviews, site visits, and reviews so you can compare options clearly.

Research and Analysis
Research & Analysis

We analyze thousands of senior homes

Our team has developed a rigorous process to analyze senior homes, including analysis of government inspection reports, resident testimonials, interviews with owners & operators, on‑site walkthroughs, online reviews, and dozens of other factors.

Compare and Visit
Compare & Visit

We help you compare and visit top options

Our complimentary concierge service saves you time by scheduling tours and walkthroughs, streamlining applications and paperwork, and ensuring that each home offers you its best price.

Get personalized support
Get personalized support

We guide you through benefits and programs

Additionally, we help seniors claim government benefits from Medicaid, Medicare, veterans benefits and over 150 state and local programs.

Ready to help you

Meet Our Team Leads

Dedicated to helping seniors live happier, healthier lives.
David Petersen
Chairman Co-Founder

David Petersen is Co-Founder and Chairman of Assisted Living Magazine, where he applies
nearly two decades of experience building consumer marketplaces to help families navigate
senior care. A serial entrepreneur, he previously co-founded Flexport, BuildZoom,
LocalMovers, and ImportGenius. He holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Computer
Science from the University of Maryland and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

CEO Co-Founder

Jeremy Clerc is Co-Founder and CEO of Assisted Living Magazine, where he applies a
background in growth strategy and technology to the work of making senior care more
accessible to families. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Computing and Information Science
with a Business minor from Cornell University, and previously held growth and strategy roles
at Verkada and BAE Systems.

Zach Schoening
Growth

Zach Schoening is a Growth leader at Assisted Living Magazine, where he applies a
background in B2B marketing to expand the company’s reach to families seeking senior
care. He earned the Cares Dementia Specialist (C.D.S.) credential from HealthCare
Interactive and previously held marketing and sales roles at Verkada and Okta. He holds a
bachelor’s degree in Marketing and Entrepreneurship, cum laude, from the Santa Clara
University Leavey School of Business.

Jessica Wyrick-Solari
Partnerships

Jessica Wyrick-Solari brings a wealth of expertise in cultivating connections and operations, blended with a dedication to making the senior living industry more accessible. As Account Executive, Jessica also plays a crucial role in fostering meaningful relationships with top-notch communities, organizations, and senior care providers with her diverse experiences. Jessica holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business and Managerial Economics with a Minor in Theater, Film, & Television from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), and has a dynamic background in management and logistics through her previous roles in various media, including HBO, CBS, and BBC.

Erik Andreassen
Partnerships

Erik Andreassen is an Account Executive at Assisted Living Magazine, where he draws on a
background in real estate and capital markets to help families find senior communities that
match their needs and budgets. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Industrial and Labor
Relations from Cornell University, and previously held roles at Just Salad, Matthews Real
Estate Investment Services, and Bond Vet.

Lennon Gelbsman
Partnerships

Lennon Gelbsman is an Account Executive at Assisted Living Magazine, where she applies
a background in B2B sales to help families connect with the right senior care community.
She previously held sales roles at ContractPodAi. A two-time University of Michigan
graduate, she holds a bachelor’s degree in Biology, Health, and Society and a master’s in
Management from the Stephen M. Ross School of Business.

Cole LoGrande
Partnerships

Cole LoGrande is an Account Executive at Assisted Living Magazine, where he applies a
background in finance and hospitality to help families compare cost and quality across senior
care communities. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Economics, magna cum laude,
from UCLA, and previously held a finance role at Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts.

Scientific Researcher

Dr. Jordan Weiss is a scientific researcher at Assisted Living Magazine, where he leads in-depth research initiatives on aging, healthspan, and evidence-based care practices that impact older adults and caregiving communities. In addition to his work with Assisted Living Magazine, Jordan serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine at NYU Grossman School of Medicine and is affiliated with the Optimal Aging Institute and Division of Precision Medicine.

Laura Murphy
Director of Marketing

Laura Murphy is the Director of Marketing at Assisted Living Magazine, where she applies a
background in marketing and communications to shape how the company connects with
families navigating senior care. She previously spent nearly six years at Blackstone,
progressing from Marketing Associate to Senior Marketing Manager. She holds a master’s
degree in Aging and Health from Georgetown University and a bachelor’s degree in Mass
Communication and Media Studies from NYU.

Facundo Castello
Engineering Lead

Facundo Castello is the Engineering Lead at Assisted Living Magazine, where he applies
more than a decade of full-stack development experience to building and scaling the
platforms families use to find senior care. He previously served as CTO at Guru Labs and
held full-stack engineering roles at Making Sense LLC and Folder IT. He holds a degree in
Computer Science from Universidad Nacional del Litoral.

Pablo Daniel Álvarez Graña
Full-stack Developer

Pablo Daniel Álvarez Graña is a Full-Stack Developer at Assisted Living Magazine, where
he builds and maintains the site features that help families research and compare senior
care options. He holds a Full-Stack Development certificate from Coderhouse and brings
hands-on experience in full-stack web development, low-code platforms, and IT consulting.

Juan Pablo Schettini
Full-stack Developer

Juan Pablo Schettini is a Full-stack Developer at Assisted Living Magazine, where he helps improve the website interface to enrich users’ experience. He was a student at the University of Buenos Aires and took a degree specializing in Computer Software at the Instituto de Formación Técnica Superior N° 11. Pablo also holds licenses and certifications from Udemy for HTML and CSS learning. With his comprehensive skills and expertise, Pablo significantly helps the company grow and provide better services in finding senior living communities.

Maximiliano Castello
Data Engineer

Maximiliano Castello is a Data Engineer at Assisted Living Magazine, where he applies a
background in data science and artificial intelligence to build and maintain the data
infrastructure that supports the company’s platforms and services. He brings prior
experience in systems and database administration and holds specialized credentials in
Data Science and Artificial Intelligence from ISPC Instituto Superior Público de Córdoba and
Coderhouse.

Claire Hamilton
Senior Partnerships Manager

Claire Hamilton is a Senior Partnerships Manager at Assisted Living Magazine, where she
applies a background in gerontology to help families navigate senior care options with
confidence. She previously held a senior partnerships role at Omada, a digital health
company, and earlier worked in content roles at Okta. She holds a Master of Science in
Gerontology from USC and a bachelor’s degree in International Marketing from USD.

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Meet Our Team Leads

Dedicated to helping seniors live happier, healthier lives.
David Petersen
Chairman Co-Founder

David Petersen is Co-Founder and Chairman of Assisted Living Magazine, where he applies
nearly two decades of experience building consumer marketplaces to help families navigate
senior care. A serial entrepreneur, he previously co-founded Flexport, BuildZoom,
LocalMovers, and ImportGenius. He holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Computer
Science from the University of Maryland and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

CEO Co-Founder

Jeremy Clerc is Co-Founder and CEO of Assisted Living Magazine, where he applies a
background in growth strategy and technology to the work of making senior care more
accessible to families. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Computing and Information Science
with a Business minor from Cornell University, and previously held growth and strategy roles
at Verkada and BAE Systems.

Zach Schoening
Growth

Zach Schoening is a Growth leader at Assisted Living Magazine, where he applies a
background in B2B marketing to expand the company’s reach to families seeking senior
care. He earned the Cares Dementia Specialist (C.D.S.) credential from HealthCare
Interactive and previously held marketing and sales roles at Verkada and Okta. He holds a
bachelor’s degree in Marketing and Entrepreneurship, cum laude, from the Santa Clara
University Leavey School of Business.

Jessica Wyrick-Solari
Partnerships

Jessica Wyrick-Solari brings a wealth of expertise in cultivating connections and operations, blended with a dedication to making the senior living industry more accessible. As Account Executive, Jessica also plays a crucial role in fostering meaningful relationships with top-notch communities, organizations, and senior care providers with her diverse experiences. Jessica holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business and Managerial Economics with a Minor in Theater, Film, & Television from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), and has a dynamic background in management and logistics through her previous roles in various media, including HBO, CBS, and BBC.

Erik Andreassen
Partnerships

Erik Andreassen is an Account Executive at Assisted Living Magazine, where he draws on a
background in real estate and capital markets to help families find senior communities that
match their needs and budgets. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Industrial and Labor
Relations from Cornell University, and previously held roles at Just Salad, Matthews Real
Estate Investment Services, and Bond Vet.

Lennon Gelbsman
Partnerships

Lennon Gelbsman is an Account Executive at Assisted Living Magazine, where she applies
a background in B2B sales to help families connect with the right senior care community.
She previously held sales roles at ContractPodAi. A two-time University of Michigan
graduate, she holds a bachelor’s degree in Biology, Health, and Society and a master’s in
Management from the Stephen M. Ross School of Business.

Cole LoGrande
Partnerships

Cole LoGrande is an Account Executive at Assisted Living Magazine, where he applies a
background in finance and hospitality to help families compare cost and quality across senior
care communities. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Economics, magna cum laude,
from UCLA, and previously held a finance role at Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts.

Scientific Researcher

Dr. Jordan Weiss is a scientific researcher at Assisted Living Magazine, where he leads in-depth research initiatives on aging, healthspan, and evidence-based care practices that impact older adults and caregiving communities. In addition to his work with Assisted Living Magazine, Jordan serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine at NYU Grossman School of Medicine and is affiliated with the Optimal Aging Institute and Division of Precision Medicine.

Laura Murphy
Director of Marketing

Laura Murphy is the Director of Marketing at Assisted Living Magazine, where she applies a
background in marketing and communications to shape how the company connects with
families navigating senior care. She previously spent nearly six years at Blackstone,
progressing from Marketing Associate to Senior Marketing Manager. She holds a master’s
degree in Aging and Health from Georgetown University and a bachelor’s degree in Mass
Communication and Media Studies from NYU.

Facundo Castello
Engineering Lead

Facundo Castello is the Engineering Lead at Assisted Living Magazine, where he applies
more than a decade of full-stack development experience to building and scaling the
platforms families use to find senior care. He previously served as CTO at Guru Labs and
held full-stack engineering roles at Making Sense LLC and Folder IT. He holds a degree in
Computer Science from Universidad Nacional del Litoral.

Pablo Daniel Álvarez Graña
Full-stack Developer

Pablo Daniel Álvarez Graña is a Full-Stack Developer at Assisted Living Magazine, where
he builds and maintains the site features that help families research and compare senior
care options. He holds a Full-Stack Development certificate from Coderhouse and brings
hands-on experience in full-stack web development, low-code platforms, and IT consulting.

Juan Pablo Schettini
Full-stack Developer

Juan Pablo Schettini is a Full-stack Developer at Assisted Living Magazine, where he helps improve the website interface to enrich users’ experience. He was a student at the University of Buenos Aires and took a degree specializing in Computer Software at the Instituto de Formación Técnica Superior N° 11. Pablo also holds licenses and certifications from Udemy for HTML and CSS learning. With his comprehensive skills and expertise, Pablo significantly helps the company grow and provide better services in finding senior living communities.

Maximiliano Castello
Data Engineer

Maximiliano Castello is a Data Engineer at Assisted Living Magazine, where he applies a
background in data science and artificial intelligence to build and maintain the data
infrastructure that supports the company’s platforms and services. He brings prior
experience in systems and database administration and holds specialized credentials in
Data Science and Artificial Intelligence from ISPC Instituto Superior Público de Córdoba and
Coderhouse.

Claire Hamilton
Senior Partnerships Manager

Claire Hamilton is a Senior Partnerships Manager at Assisted Living Magazine, where she
applies a background in gerontology to help families navigate senior care options with
confidence. She previously held a senior partnerships role at Omada, a digital health
company, and earlier worked in content roles at Okta. She holds a Master of Science in
Gerontology from USC and a bachelor’s degree in International Marketing from USD.

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Receive Unwavering Assistance
Throughout Your Journey

Our dedicated team is committed to providing the support and guidance you need, tailored to your unique
circumstances.
Identifying the right time
Identifying the right time
Identifying the right time for senior living involves keen observation of a senior’s well-being and lifestyle. Signs like difficulties in daily activities, declining health, or social isolation indicate it might be time to…
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Having the tough conversation
Having the tough conversation
Initiating the delicate conversation with an aging loved one requires thoughtfulness and compassion. Equip yourself with knowledge and empathy, and choose an appropriate setting to discuss their needs and prefe…
See Details
Understanding senior living options
Understanding senior living options
Grasping the variety of senior living options is essential for making an informed decision. Compare communities and care types, taking into account the amenities, services, and costs…
See Details
Paying for senior living
Paying for senior living
Financing senior living involves exploring various avenues to manage costs effectively. Delve into options such as Veterans benefits, long-term care insurance, and other financial assistance…
See Details
Selecting the right provider
Selecting the right provider
Selecting the right provider is paramount to ensuring a fulfilling senior living experience. Compare different communities by evaluating their amenities, care services, and feedback…
See Details
Planning for a smooth transition
Planning for a smooth transition
Planning ahead is key for a seamless transition into senior living. Equip yourself with practical moving tips and explore caregiver resources to ensure both physical and emotional aspects of…
See Details
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Call us
Identifying the right time
Identifying the right time
Identifying the right time for senior living involves keen observation of a senior’s well-being and lifestyle. Signs like difficulties in daily activities, declining health, or social isolation indicate it might be time to…
See Details
Having the tough conversation
Having the tough conversation
Initiating the delicate conversation with an aging loved one requires thoughtfulness and compassion. Equip yourself with knowledge and empathy, and choose an appropriate setting to discuss their needs and prefe…
See Details
Understanding senior living options
Understanding senior living options
Grasping the variety of senior living options is essential for making an informed decision. Compare communities and care types, taking into account the amenities, services, and costs…
See Details
Paying for senior living
Paying for senior living
Financing senior living involves exploring various avenues to manage costs effectively. Delve into options such as Veterans benefits, long-term care insurance, and other financial assistance…
See Details
Selecting the right provider
Selecting the right provider
Selecting the right provider is paramount to ensuring a fulfilling senior living experience. Compare different communities by evaluating their amenities, care services, and feedback…
See Details
Planning for a smooth transition
Planning for a smooth transition
Planning ahead is key for a seamless transition into senior living. Equip yourself with practical moving tips and explore caregiver resources to ensure both physical and emotional aspects of…
See Details
Need more Guidance?
Call us

Frequently Asked Questions

What government services provide money for senior housing?

Several government programs offer financial assistance for senior housing in various countries, focusing on the United States for a broad overview:

  • Medicaid: Medicaid is a state and federally funded program that can cover the costs of nursing home care for those who meet eligibility criteria, including income and asset limits. Some states also offer Medicaid waivers that help pay for home and community-based services to prevent or delay nursing home placement.
  • Medicare: Medicare, primarily a health insurance program for people aged 65 and over, does not cover long-term housing costs. However, it can cover short-term stays in a skilled nursing facility under specific conditions following a hospital stay.
  • Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program: This program provides housing for low-income seniors. It offers rental assistance and access to supportive services, such as cleaning, cooking, and transportation.
  • Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties: While not a direct subsidy, LIHTC encourages developers to create affordable housing. Seniors with low incomes can find reduced-rent apartments through this program.
  • State and Local Programs: Many states, counties, and cities offer their own programs to assist seniors with housing costs. These can include property tax relief programs, rental assistance programs, and programs that offer affordable senior housing options.
  • Veterans Affairs (VA): The VA offers several programs for veterans, including the Aid and Attendance benefit, which provides monthly payments to veterans who require the aid of another person, or are housebound, to help cover the cost of care in homes, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities.
  • Social Security: While Social Security primarily provides retirement income, for many seniors, these benefits are a crucial part of their budget, including housing costs.
How do you pick the homes you recommend?

Before recommending homes, we conduct a thorough evaluation on crucial factors that define a senior home such as the quality of care they provide, the reputation of the organization, and a comprehensive review of community testimonials as well. Every detail is assessed to assure that seniors are offered not just senior care options, but trustworthy homes where they can experience the care that they deserve.

Do you help families that need Medicaid?

Yes. Assisting families who need Medicaid is important to us as it plays a crucial role in offering financial support to seniors confronting economic challenges. We would like to keep essential healthcare services accessible to all community members, irrespective of one’s financial circumstances.

How much does this service cost?

We extend our services at no cost, ensuring that families and seniors can benefit from tailored assistance in their search for care and home options. Our ability to offer personalized guidance without charge to families and seniors is made possible through the support and funding from the communities with which we team up. 

What services do you offer?
  • Finding and ranking the best assisted living facilities
  • Finding and ranking the best nursing homes
  • Finding and ranking the best memory care facilities
  • Our concierge service helps seniors move into the perfect home for them
  • Helping seniors use medicare, medicaid, and other government programs to pay for their homes
  • Helping seniors avoid senior homes that have bad service or fraud
  • Helping seniors avoid senior homes that have bad service or fraud
  • Autobiography & Family History Writing + Research
  • Senior-focused concierge medicine
  • Senior-focused nutritionist
  • Senior-focused personal training
  • Memory care specialists
  • Custom wheelchairs at all price points.
  • Custom hearing aids
  • Cosmetic skincare + dermatology
  • Companionship: We offer in-person and virtual companionship services. Someone engaging to hang out with or talk to on video chat.
  • Senior housing concierge. Our service finds the best senior living options based on your needs, income, and personality.
Who we are

Your Senior Care Partner, Every Step of the Way

We help families find affordable senior communities and unlock same day discounts, Medicaid, and Medicare options tailored to your needs.

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