Free guidance for families across Northern California

Finding the right
community for your loved one
shouldn't feel impossible.

We personally guide families through the search for assisted living, memory care, and independent living — with honest advice backed by industry insights.

40+
Communities in the North State Region
100%
Free to the consumer
Family
Owned
Family Owned and Operated

The Problem We Solve

This decision is hard enough
without the wrong kind of help.

Most families are navigating this for the first time, under enormous pressure.

A parent just got a diagnosis. The hospital is calling about discharge. You have two weeks to figure something out that you've never done before — while grieving, working, and managing a household.

The big national referral services flood your inbox with facilities and follow-up calls. Their recommendations reflect who pays them the most, not who fits your family best. A 2024 Senate inquiry found exactly that — and investigative reporting confirmed it.

We work differently. We visit every community we recommend. We're honest about what we don't know. And we stay with you through the whole process — not just until we make the introduction.

"I started this because I watched families in our community get handed a generic list of facilities by services that had never set foot inside them — and then get bombarded with calls from places they'd never heard of. That's not guidance. That's lead generation.

The North State is my home. These are my neighbors. They deserve someone who actually knows the communities, tells the truth, and picks up the phone."

— Luke Bishop, Founder, North State Senior Solutions

Our fee transparency commitment

We'll always tell you which facilities pay us a referral fee — and which ones don't. That information is yours to factor into your decision.

The Process

Three steps to clarity.

Most families go from overwhelmed to confident in 2–3 weeks. Here's how we get there together.

1

Tell us about your situation

Complete a brief assessment or call us directly. We ask about care needs, location, budget, and timeline — and we actually listen. No hard sell, no immediate flood of facility calls to your phone.

2

We build your shortlist

We curate 3–5 communities that genuinely fit your family's situation — not just everyone in our network. We share honest notes on each, including concerns. Then we help you schedule tours.

3

We guide you through the decision

We're with you through tours, questions, the residency agreement, and move-in day. And we follow up afterward — because a placement that goes well matters to us.

Why North State

We do this differently.

We built this service around what families told us they needed but couldn't find from anyone else.

We visit every facility we recommend

Every community in our network has been visited in person. We've met the staff, walked the halls, and assessed the culture — before we ever recommend it to a family.

We steward your information

Other services send a blanket referral the moment you search — and suddenly you're fielding 30+ calls within two hours from communities you've never heard of. We keep your information completely private until you're ready to commit to a community. You stay in control, not your inbox.

A real person guides you, start to finish

You'll work with the same advisor from intake through move-in day. We don't hand you off to a call center, and we don't disappear after the first call. This is a relationship, not a transaction.

We know this region deeply

We're not a national platform with a local page. We live and work in the Northern California, and we know which communities in Redding, Chico, and across Northern California are the right fit for different needs and budgets.

What We Help With

Every stage of the journey.

We help families find the right setting for where their loved one is right now — and plan for what might come next.

Independent Living

For active seniors who want community, amenities, and freedom from home maintenance — without daily care services.

Assisted Living

Communities offering help with daily activities — meals, medication management, bathing — while preserving as much independence as possible.

Memory Care

Specialized communities for seniors with Alzheimer's, dementia, and other cognitive decline. Safety and dignity, together.

Continuing Care (CCRC)

Communities offering a full continuum — from independent living through skilled nursing — so couples can stay together as needs change.

Get Started

Ready to find the right community?

Whether you have two weeks or six months, we'll meet you where you are. Our service is always free to families across the Northern California.

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Who is searching?

Let's start with your contact information so we know how to follow up.

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About the senior

Help us understand who we're finding a home for.

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Care needs

This section helps narrow down which level of community is the right fit.

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Preferences & lifestyle

This is where we find the right fit — not just the right care level.

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Financial considerations

Budget helps us match you to communities that are genuinely sustainable.

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Timing & urgency

Understanding your timeline helps us know how quickly to act on your behalf.

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Decision support

Last section. These help us understand what a great outcome looks like for your family.

By submitting this assessment, you agree to share this information with North State Senior Solutions for the purpose of finding senior living options. This is not medical advice. Your information is kept private and never shared without your permission.

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Reviewing communities across the North State region.

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Your Personalized Matches

Top Communities for Your Loved One

Based on care level, budget, location, and lifestyle preferences.

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