CareGrade™ OriginalQuick Answer
An elder care finder app helps families search for senior care communities — assisted living, memory care, nursing homes — from their phone. The CareGrade™ app — free on the Apple App Store — is the only finder app that grades every community A–D using regulatory data, with CareCircle™ family workspace and Clara™ AI concierge.
📱 Download CareGrade™ on the App Store
What Is an Elder Care Finder App?
An elder care finder app is a mobile application that helps families search for and evaluate senior care options. Unlike desktop websites, a finder app is designed for the real moments of a care search — when you need information fast, on your phone, wherever you are.
Why Most "Finder" Apps Aren't Trustworthy
Most elder care finder services are referral businesses. They earn commissions when families choose communities that pay them. This means:
- The communities shown to you may be there because they pay referral fees, not because they're the best
- The "advisors" you speak with may be sales agents, not objective counselors
- The ratings you see may be influenced by advertising relationships
The CareGrade™ Difference
CareGrade™ is not a referral service. It's a trust platform that grades every community A–D using the SeniorTrust™ Scoring System — built entirely from government regulatory data.
Communities cannot pay for a better grade.
How to Use the App as Your Elder Care Finder
Step 1: Download
Get CareGrade™ free on the App Store
Step 2: Set Your Search
Filter by care type and location:
- Assisted Living: Help with daily activities, no 24/7 medical care
- Memory Care: Specialized for Alzheimer's and dementia
- Skilled Nursing: 24/7 medical care
- Independent Living: Active seniors who want community
- CCRC: Multiple care levels on one campus
Step 3: Check Trust Scores
Every community shows its letter grade and SeniorTrust™ Score. Start with A and B grades.
Step 4: Compare Finalists
Use CompareWHY™ to compare your top 3–4 communities side by side with plain-English explanations.
Step 5: Collaborate in CareCircle™
Invite family members to CareCircle™ — the shared family workspace where everyone can:
- Build a shortlist together
- Share notes from tours and calls
- Set reminders for deadlines
- Converge on a top pick
Step 6: Ask Clara
Have questions about care levels, pricing, or Medi-Cal? Ask Clara, the AI concierge, 24/7.
Step 7: Tour and Decide
Tour the top 2–3 communities with informed questions, then decide as a family.
Why an App Beats a Website for Finding Elder Care
It's With You Everywhere
At the hospital, between tours, on the phone with family — the app puts trust scores and comparisons in your pocket.
It Syncs Across Family
CareCircle™ pushes updates to every family member's phone in real time.
It Includes AI Concierge
Clara is available 24/7 — no waiting for business hours.
It's Free
No paywalls, no premium tiers. Every feature for every family.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a free app to find elder care?
Yes. The CareGrade™ app is free on the Apple App Store — download here.
What's the best elder care finder app?
CareGrade™ is the only finder app that grades communities A–D using regulatory data — not marketing. It includes CareCircle™ for family collaboration and Clara™ AI concierge.
Are elder care finder apps biased?
Most are. Many receive referral fees from listed communities. CareGrade™'s SeniorTrust™ Score is independent — no financial relationship affects the grade.
Can I find all care types in the app?
Yes. The app covers assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, independent living, and CCRCs.