Methodology
How WhereAssistedLiving builds its directory
WhereAssistedLiving is designed as a research layer for families comparing assisted living options. We organize facility information, pricing signals, inspection context, state licensing details, and direct contact paths so users can start with clearer facts before speaking with a facility or advisor.
What we collect
- Facility names, addresses, city, state, ZIP code, and direct contact details where available.
- Care-level and pricing information when a source provides enough detail to structure it.
- State licensing context, Medicaid-waiver references, and regulatory-body information.
- Inspection or violation summaries when public records are available and can be matched to a facility.
- Supplemental facility signals such as capacity, ownership type, photos, website, and public ratings where available.
Primary sources
Directory data is assembled from public state licensing datasets, public inspection records, facility websites, and structured enrichment workflows. State pages also include licensing-body and Medicaid-program context to help families understand which agency regulates assisted living in that state.
Source coverage varies by state. Some states publish rich facility and inspection data; others publish limited licensing data or fewer structured fields. When a field is missing, we avoid inventing it and show a neutral fallback such as “contact for pricing.”
How pricing is handled
Pricing is shown only when it can be extracted from available sources or structured facility data. Assisted living costs can change quickly and may vary by apartment type, care level, medication support, memory care, community fees, and promotions. Treat listed prices as a research starting point, not a quote.
How to use this information
- Start with the state or city page to understand the local market and licensing context.
- Open facility pages to compare direct contact details, pricing signals, care levels, and inspection context.
- Confirm pricing, availability, care capabilities, and license status directly with the facility or the state regulator.
- Use inspection and complaint information as a prompt for questions, not as the only measure of quality.
Limitations
- Some facility profiles may be incomplete because public data is incomplete.
- Prices, availability, ownership, inspection status, and services can change after publication.
- WhereAssistedLiving is not medical, legal, financial, or placement advice.
- Families should verify critical decisions directly with facilities, state regulators, clinicians, and qualified advisors.
Corrections and updates
If you operate a facility or spot outdated information, contact us at info@whereassistedliving.com. We prioritize corrections that improve accuracy for families researching care options.