no cost. no catch.

Your Local
Senior Care Guides

We simplify your search for assisted living and memory care. Our dedicated support is generally provided at no cost families.

Serving families across Central North Carolina, including Greensboro, Burlington, Asheboro, Southern Pines, and surrounding communities.

Your Local

Senior Care Guides

We simplify your search for assisted living and memory care.
Our dedicated support is always entirely free for families.

Serving families across Central North Carolina, including Greensboro, Burlington, Asheboro, Southern Pines, and surrounding communities.

Senior Care Placement Services Central NC

LOCAL EXPERTS YOU CAN TRUST

Expert guidance, at no cost to you.

Navigating senior care is stressful enough without worrying about consulting fees. Our Senior Care Placement Services Central NC provide personalized guidance and hands-on support that in most cases is no cost to families, because the communities compensate us directly.

We work with local assisted living, memory care, and senior living communities throughout Central NC, so you can trust our recommendations are based entirely on what’s best for your family.

Wondering what the cost of Senior Care is in North Carolina? Click below to get our free guide.

Navigating the transition

When To Call Us

Whether you’re in the middle of a crisis or just starting to plan for the future, you don’t have to figure this out alone. Call us when:

  • A parent is no longer safe living alone
  • A rehab or hospital discharge is coming soon
  • Dementia or memory loss is progressing
  • Caregiver burnout is becoming overwhelming
  • The family is unsure whether independent living, assisted living, memory care, residential care, or skilled nursing is the right fit

Many families reach out because of memory loss, wandering, safety concerns, or uncertainty about when memory care may be needed.

If you’re facing a hospital or rehab discharge, we can help your family quickly understand realistic options and avoid rushed decisions.

We’ll help you find a safe, comfortable path forward—at no cost to your family. 

Senior Care Placement Services Central NC

How We Help Families

Three steps, one steady hand. From the first conversation to move-in day and beyond.

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We Listen

Let's sit down for a real conversation. We’ll untangle the options, answer your hardest questions, and get a clear picture of your loved one’s unique needs, budget, and timeline.

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We Research

We do the heavy lifting for you. We filter out the noise and present a hand-picked shortlist of communities that truly fit —explaining the pros, the watch-outs, and exactly why they made the cut.

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We Walk With You

We schedule the tours, sit by your side, and help you ask the tough questions. From that first visit to move-in day and beyond, you have a trusted guide in your corner.

We represent families, not communities.

Our recommendations are based on understanding the options that best fit your loved one’s care needs, budget, personality, and family situation. We help families make confident decisions during one of life’s hardest transitions.

we've been there

We've helped our family through this.
Now we help yours.

Local guidance. Not a call center.

We personally know the local senior living landscape in Central NC — including care levels, pricing ranges, availability, reputations, and which communities may be the right fit for different needs.

We’re Jim and Amy Kappelman, a husband-and-wife team and your local senior care advisors here in Central NC.

Our journey into this work started when Amy’s dad had to navigate life after losing his wife of 65 years. That experience showed us exactly how overwhelming this process can be—and how desperately families need a true guide. Someone who listens, knows the communities inside and out, and stays by your side the whole way.

Today, we provide that exact support to families across Central North Carolina, including Greensboro, Burlington, Asheboro, Southern Pines, and surrounding communities.

Senior Care Placement Services Central NC

Jim & Amy

Your Senior Care Advisors

James Kappelman, MBA, CSA, CDP
Certified Senior Advisor | Certified Dementia Practitioner

with you for every step

What Happens After You Call

We make the process simple, supportive, and centered around your family from the very first conversation.

  1. Free Consultation — We start with a relaxed, no-pressure call to understand your situation.
  2. Getting to Know Your Needs — We learn about care needs, budget, location, and timing.
  3. Personalized Options — We create a short list of communities that truly fit.
  4. Tour Support — We schedule tours and can attend with you if you’d like.
  5. Decision Guidance — We help you compare options and prepare for move-in.
  6. Ongoing Support — We follow up after placement to make sure everything feels right.

You’ll have trusted guidance every step of the way— at no cost to you in most cases— so you never have to navigate this alone.

Loved by families. Trusted by professionals.

COMPASSIONATE
"Looking for senior care was harder than I expected. Amy walked us through the process step by step and helped us think through and about things I never would have considered but that were critical to finding the right care for my parents. Working with Amy and Jim has been an amazing experience and made a huge difference in the final outcome!"

— Lisa Isgett
SUPPORTIVE
"Together, [Jim and Amy] made me feel like I was in the best possible hands during one of the most complicated and emotionally charged experiences of my life. I cannot recommend Senior Care Authority highly enough."

— Kate Sullivan
LOCAL
"First and foremost, this is a family-owned business that consistently shows up in the community. Senior Care Authority has a family-centered approach to supporting older adults who need assistance. Thank you for what you do!"

— Mark Hensley

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COMPASSIONATE
"Looking for senior care was harder than I expected. Amy walked us through the process step by step and helped us think through and about things I never would have considered but that were critical to finding the right care for my parents. Working with Amy and Jim has been an amazing experience and made a huge difference in the final outcome!"

— Lisa Isgett
SUPPORTIVE
"Together, [Jim and Amy] made me feel like I was in the best possible hands during one of the most complicated and emotionally charged experiences of my life. I cannot recommend Senior Care Authority highly enough."

— Kate Sullivan
LOCAL
"First and foremost, this is a family-owned business that consistently shows up in the community. Senior Care Authority has a family-centered approach to supporting older adults who need assistance. Thank you for what you do!"

— Mark Hensley

Read more 5-star Google reviews here.

what we do

Types of Care

Our local expertise helps ensure we find the right fit for your loved one’s unique needs and stage of life.

Assisted Living

For seniors who need help with daily activities like bathing, dressing, medications, and a little extra day-to-day support.

Memory Care

Communities that specialize in secure, structured care for seniors with Alzheimer’s and dementia, with trained staff and supportive daily routines.

Independent Senior Living

For active older adults seeking maintenance-free living, social connection, and peace of mind while planning for future care needs.

Residential/ Family Care Homes

Smaller home-like settings, typically serving 6 or fewer residents, for seniors who may benefit from a more personal, intimate care environment.

Skilled Nursing & Rehab Guidance

Expert assistance navigating medical-heavy environments, including long-term nursing care and short-term rehabilitation. 

Specialized Care For Veterans

Helping veterans and surviving spouses understand senior care options and potential VA-related benefits, that may help offset the cost of care.

What is the cost of senior care in North Carolina?

Access our free guide to learn more about the different options for senior care and what they cost in North Carolina in 2026. 

you're never alone

From the first conversation to long after move-in day.

Many Senior Care Placement Services in Central NC step away once a decision is made. We don’t. We stay in touch, check in on how things are going, and step back in if care needs change. This isn’t a transaction for us—it’s an ongoing relationship with your family for as long as you need support.

If you’re ready to start, or simply want to talk through your options, we’re here to help.

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2026 North Carolina Senior Care Cost Guide

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