Senior living guidance from an Occupational Therapist
Your advocate on every tour
Every senior deserves to be safe, cared for, and truly at home. Whether that means a safer house or the right independent living, assisted living, memory care or care home, I'll help your family choose with confidence and stay by your side.
In one free call, you'll understand your options, what they cost, and what to do next.
Summer Patel, MS, OTR/L · 24+ years in senior care · 40+ communities toured
Or call 704-352-3587
A licensed and registered Occupational Therapist on your side · Over 40 Charlotte-area communities seen from the inside · Free for most families
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Where are you right now?
Families rarely start this journey on a calm day. Pick the card that sounds like your week and start there.
Not sure where you fit? Describe your situation and get personalized next steps
“Summer has been a tremendous resource for me in supporting my elderly parents as they work to maintain their independence while also ensuring their safety. This can be an overwhelming time for adult children to navigate, and having a trusted resource with deep knowledge of all the facilities in the area to guide and support next steps is incredibly reassuring.”
“I couldn't have made it through this very stressful emotional journey without Summer. She was patient, knowledgeable and understanding during this difficult time finding the perfect place for mom.”
Why families work with a senior living advisor
The right level of care, not just the next open room.
A community with space available isn't automatically the right fit. I look at whether they can genuinely care for your loved one at their level today, and what happens if those needs change.
Weeks of calls and tours, narrowed to a short list.
You'll visit only the communities that fit your loved one's care needs, budget, and location.
Real costs, upfront.
Base rent is only part of the price. I walk you through care-level fees, community fees, and what typically increases over time.
Someone in your corner after move-in.
If week two doesn't feel like the tour, you call me.
Free for most families.
Communities pay me a referral fee when a family moves in, and it doesn't change what you pay. My recommendations are based on fit, not on who pays.
How our service is free →
You won't walk into a tour alone. I come with you, point out what to look for, and keep your family on the same page, with no pressure.
Meet Summer, your Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapist. Advocate. Your guide on every tour.
I look beyond the brochure at what matters day to day: bathroom safety, mobility, medication routines, staffing and how residents actually spend their time. That's the lens I bring to every community I recommend.
Read more about meHow it works: 3 simple steps
Finding a community is easy. Finding the right fit is hard. Here's how we do it together.
Talk & Shortlist
We start with a free discovery call. I build a short list from rate sheets and what I've seen inside each community. Then I tour with you, asking the questions you don't need to worry about forgetting.
Learn more, read how touring together worksTour & Decide Together
I don't choose for you. I help you make a better-informed choice, drawing on my experience alongside other families making this same decision.
Learn more, read how I help you decideMove In & Follow Up
I stay with you through the move and the first weeks after, and I check in regularly. If week two doesn't feel like the tour, you can call me.
Learn more, read what happens at move-inReady to talk it through?
Thirty minutes with me and you'll know what level of care makes sense and what the next step looks like. Free for most families, no pressure.
Need help right away? Call me directly at 704-352-3587.