How Nursing Home Placement works
A clearer path to senior care.
You do not have to figure everything out at once. Start with your family’s needs, understand the options, and take the next step with more confidence.
- Free to search
- No account to browse
- You stay in control
From questions to your next step.
Whether you are planning ahead or looking now, these four steps give your search a starting point.
Start with your situation
Think about where care is needed, the support your loved one needs, your timing, and your budget. Not sure where to begin? The Care Finder helps you organize those details.
Start with the Care FinderUnderstand the care options
Explore our guides to care types, costs, and planning. Learn the differences before narrowing your search; you do not need to know every term to get started.
Explore care guidesCompare communities
Search by city or state and care type. Open community profiles, review the information available, and make your own shortlist of places you would like to contact.
Browse communitiesContact, visit, and decide
Contact communities directly to confirm services, costs, availability, and admission requirements. Ask questions, arrange a visit, and decide on next steps with your family.
Prepare for a community tour
A useful starting point
A little preparation goes a long way.
Keep these details handy as you browse or use the Care Finder.
It is okay not to have every answer yet. Start with what you know.
- Location
- A preferred city or state, and how close to family.
- Support needs
- The everyday help or care you are looking for.
- Timing
- Looking now, in the coming months, or planning ahead.
- Budget
- A starting range and questions about payment options.
Clear information. Your decision.
Know what to expect from NHP.
We bring community information and practical resources together. You choose who to contact and how to move forward.
A directory and guidance resource
NHP does not own or operate the listed communities. We do not make medical assessments or guarantee placement.
Details to confirm directly
Listing information can change. Confirm care capabilities, licensing, current fees, and availability with the community or relevant agency.
Transparency about paid visibility
Providers can pay for greater visibility. Paid placement is not an independent quality rating or an endorsement.
How sponsored placement worksBefore you get started.
A few answers to common questions.
Does it cost anything to search or use the Care Finder?
Browsing NHP and using the Care Finder are free. The care you arrange with a community has its own costs; confirm those directly with the provider. Providers may separately pay NHP for advertising or additional visibility.
Do I need an account to browse communities?
No. You can search the directory, open community profiles, and read our resources without creating an account.
What if I do not know which care type to choose?
Start with our caregiver resources or use the Care Finder to organize your needs. The Care Finder is not a medical assessment; a qualified care professional can help assess the level of care required.
What happens when I submit the Care Finder?
You share details about your care search and how to contact you. NHP uses that information to understand and respond to your inquiry as described in our Privacy Policy. Please do not include medical records, Social Security numbers, or financial account details.
Can NHP guarantee availability or admission?
No. Each community determines its own availability, fees, admission requirements, and whether it can meet an individual’s care needs. Contact the community directly before making plans.
A Brighter Tomorrow, Together.
Start with a search, or start with a little guidance. The next step is yours.