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Senior care matchmakers

Find a home for the one who held you first

We've already done the homework on every senior living community in your area — assisted living, memory care, independent living. Tell us what's going on and within 24 hours we'll bring you the 2–3 that actually fit Mom or Dad. Free for families.

Or call us: (555) 010-0100

Free for families • 2,400+ pre-vetted care options • Matched in 24 hours

An older woman and her adult daughter sharing a meal outdoors, laughing.

“We thought Mom needed assisted living. Veska’s advisor asked five questions about her memory and said no — what she needs is memory care, and here are two places that won’t feel like a hospital. Best phone call we made.”

— Allison R., daughter of Helen, age 81

How Veska works

01

Tell us what's going on

Five minutes. We ask where Mom or Dad lives, what's happening, and what kind of help you've been thinking about. No account to create.

02

We figure out what's actually right

Within 24 hours, your Veska advisor brings you 2–3 communities that fit Mom's situation — assisted living, memory care, or independent living, depending on what she actually needs. We've already vetted every one of them.

03

You meet them and decide

No commitment. No middleman after the intro. If the first match isn't right, tell us and we'll keep going. Veska is always free for you.

What kind of help does Mom or Dad need?

They used to make you soup when you were sick. Now they need help making soup.

Assisted living

A community with help built in. Apartment-style living, plus support with bathing, meds, mobility, and meals.

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Memory care

Secure communities for dementia and Alzheimer's. Trained staff, locked perimeter, structured days.

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Independent living

Active community for seniors who don't need daily care yet. Their own apartment, meals if they want them, neighbors their age.

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After the hospital

Short-term skilled nursing or rehab when Mom needs care after a hospital stay before going home — or before deciding next steps.

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Respite stays

Short-term community stays — a few days, a week, a month — so the family caregiver doing everything can breathe.

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Why families pick Veska

We built this for the version of you who's been awake at 2am, one hand on a parent who won't admit they're scared, the other typing "home care near me" into Google for the third hour straight.

We did the vetting

Every community in our network — assisted living, memory care, independent living, skilled nursing — is state-licensed, insured, has passed a Veska quality review, and gets re-checked yearly. We look at staffing ratios, complaint history, recent state inspection reports, and how the place actually feels when you walk in. We don't take volume payments to pad the list.

Matched to your situation

We don't hand you a directory to scroll through. Tell us what's going on — Mom's diagnosis, her routine, the budget — and we hand-pick the 2–3 communities that actually fit. Sometimes we tell you the level of care you assumed isn't the right one. That's the job.

Free, always

Free for you, no asterisk. We're paid on the back end by the care providers in our network when a family signs on. You'll never be billed by Veska — not now, not ever. A real US-based advisor handles your match — not a bot, not a chatbot pretending to be a person.

Let's talk about money. No marketing on this one.

What does senior living actually cost?

Senior living costs in 2026 vary by type. Independent living averages $3,000–$4,500/month. Assisted living averages about $5,500/month nationally, with a typical range of $5,000–$7,000. Memory care runs $6,500–$8,500/month because of higher staffing ratios. Skilled nursing is $9,000–$12,000/month and usually short-term. Most communities charge a monthly fee that covers rent, meals, and the care level. Costs vary by location and the level of care included.

Type of careAvg. hourlyTypical monthly (40 hrs/wk)
Independent living—$3,000–$4,500
Assisted living—$5,000–$7,000
Memory care—$6,500–$8,500
Skilled nursing (short-term)—$9,000–$12,000

Source: 2026 Genworth Cost of Care Survey and industry data.

How do I know if Mom needs assisted living or memory care?

The honest test is what's actually hard. Assisted living is right when Mom needs help with daily tasks — bathing, meds, meals — but is still oriented to time, place, and people. Memory care is right when she's wandering, sundowning, can't be left alone safely, or doesn't recognize family. Memory care costs $1,500–$2,500/month more because of higher staffing ratios and a secure perimeter. Most families wait six to twelve months too long to make the move.

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home?

Assisted living is a residential community where Mom has her own apartment and gets help with daily tasks like bathing, meals, and medications. A nursing home (skilled nursing facility) is a medical setting for people who need round-the-clock nursing care — usually short-term after a hospital stay or for complex chronic conditions. Assisted living costs $5,000–$7,000/month nationally; nursing homes run $9,000–$12,000/month. Most families choosing between them want assisted living.

Does Medicare or Medicaid pay for senior living?

Medicare does not pay for assisted living, memory care, or independent living. It only covers short-term skilled nursing after a hospital stay. Medicaid covers nursing homes everywhere, and assisted living in some states through Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers, for families that meet income limits. Long-term care insurance often covers assisted living and memory care. Veterans may qualify for VA Aid and Attendance, which pays $1,500–$2,800/month toward senior living. Your advisor will help you sort through what applies in your state.

Questions families actually ask us

A Veska Guide

The Senior Living Conversation

How to talk to Mom about moving, what to look for, and what it actually costs.

Free • 15 pages • PDF

Not ready to talk? Start with this.

We wrote a 15-page guide called The Senior Living Conversation: How to Talk to Mom or Dad About Moving, What to Look For, and What It Actually Costs. No fluff, no upsell, no spam — just what we wish more families had before they started.

Where are you?

We never sell email lists. Ever. Real human at hello@veska.com if you have questions.

Real people. Real expertise.

The Veska advisor team is made up of former social workers, geriatric care managers, and nurses — people who've done this in real life, not just on a sales script.

Maria Castellanos, LCSW

Lead care advisor

18 years in geriatric social work

James Okafor, RN

Clinical advisor

12 years in home health nursing

Diane Walker, CMC

Care navigator

Certified Care Manager

The one who held you first deserves more than 40 hours of Googling. So do you.

Tell us what's going on. We'll bring you the 2–3 best senior living communities and call you back within 30 minutes during business hours.

(555) 010-0100