CareGrade™ OriginalQuick Answer
A "find senior living" app lets you search for assisted living, memory care, and nursing homes directly from your phone — with trust scores, comparisons, and family collaboration built in. The CareGrade™ app — free on the Apple App Store — is the only app that grades every community A–D using regulatory data.
📱 Download CareGrade™ on the App Store
How to Find Senior Living on an App
Step 1: Download the App
Get CareGrade™ free on the App Store
Step 2: Set Your Search Criteria
Tell the app what you're looking for:
- Care type: Assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, independent living, or CCRC
- Location: City, ZIP code, or radius from a family member
- Budget: Monthly price range
- Special needs: Memory care, pet friendly, specific medical capabilities
Step 3: Check Trust Scores
Every community shows its SeniorTrust™ Score — a letter grade (A–D) and 0–100 score calculated from regulatory data. 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 of why one scores higher.
Step 5: Collaborate in CareCircle™
Invite family members to your CareCircle™ — the shared family workspace where everyone can:
- Build a shortlist together
- Share notes and reminders
- Assign next steps
- Converge on a top pick
Step 6: 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 Senior Living
It's With You During Tours
When you're standing outside a community after a tour, you need its trust score and inspection history on your phone — not at home on a laptop.
It Syncs Across Family
A website requires everyone to create accounts and remember to check in. An app with CareCircle™ pushes updates to every family member's phone in real time.
It Works Offline-Aware
Save communities to favorites and they're available on your phone even when you're in a building with poor signal.
It Includes AI Concierge
Clara™ is available 24/7 on the app — ask questions by typing or tap-to-speak, no waiting for business hours.
What You Can Find in the App
Assisted Living Communities
Licensed RCFEs providing help with daily activities, medication management, meals, and social engagement.
Memory Care Communities
Specialized communities for residents with Alzheimer's or dementia, featuring secured environments and trained staff.
Skilled Nursing Facilities
CMS-certified nursing homes providing 24/7 medical care and rehabilitation therapy.
CCRCs
Continuing Care Retirement Communities offering multiple care levels on one campus.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a free app to find senior living?
Yes. The CareGrade™ app is free on the Apple App Store — download here.
How do I search for senior living on my phone?
Download the CareGrade™ app, set your care type and location, and browse communities with trust scores. Filter by grade, compare finalists, and collaborate with family.
Does the app show inspection reports?
Yes. Every community page links to the source regulatory data — CMS Care Compare for SNFs and CCLD facility pages for RCFEs.
Can I find memory care on the app?
Yes. Filter by memory care to find specialized dementia care communities with secured environments and trained staff.