| Q.What is SNAPforSeniors? |
| A.SNAPforSeniors is a Seattle-based information company which has developed the most current and comprehensive database of senior housing communities in the U.S. We license our data and search tools to leading corporate, non-profit and governmental websites. We are a mission driven company dedicated to improving the outcomes of senior housing decisions by making the best information available to consumers and their advocates. |
| Q.Who does SNAPforSeniors serve? |
| A.SNAPforSeniors serves families in need of senior housing and the professional advocates that work with those families by offering an objective list of all licensed senior housing in the nation and a growing number of independent living and retirement communities. We also serve senior housing providers by offering free detailed listings and online marketing campaigns, and third party websites by supplying them with the best senior housing information available. |
| Q.What is the SNAPforSeniors Alliance Network? |
| A.The Alliance Network is a group of leading companies, non-profit organizations and government agencies who use SNAPforSeniors as their primary source of online senior housing information. Alliance Network partners license the SNAPforSeniors database and search tools through a range of web service offerings, including private labeling, custom portals and data access through an API. Examples of Alliance Network organizations include the Alzheimer’s Association, the Case Management Society of America, URAC, Social Work Today magazine, Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES®) Council and the National Association of Senior Move Managers. Click here for a list of Alliance Network partners. |
| Q.How much does SNAPforSeniors cost to use? |
| A.SNAPforSeniors is completely free for consumers and professionals to use. Some Alliance Network organizations require membership to access to their version of the SNAPforSeniors database. |
| Q.What types of senior housing providers have listings with SNAPforSeniors? |
| A.Any senior housing provider can be listed. SNAPforSeniors has basic listings for all licensed communities in the U.S., which are made up of assisted living communities, nursing homes, residential care, CCRCs and more. SNAPforSeniors also invites non-licensed providers such as retirement communities and low income housing to profile themselves. |
| Q.How does SNAPforSeniors make money? |
| A.SNAPforSeniors is a free resource available to consumers and professionals alike. Senior housing providers never pay to be listed. Providers can purchase upgrades to enhance and distinguish their listings. We also license our technology, database, search tools, and aggregate data intelligence to paying third party websites and services. |
| Q.I’m a senior housing provider, why should I profile my community with SNAPforSeniors? |
| A.By filling out a SNAP-Profile™, senior housing providers receive a detailed web listing at no cost. Unlike private placement agencies, SNAPforSeniors does not charge senior housing providers for listings, which makes a detailed listing with SNAPforSeniors a free and easy way to attract residents. By filling out one profile, your community receives a detailed listing describing your care, services and amenities on the dozens of SNAPforSeniors Alliance Network websites licensing our data. Click here to learn more about getting your community profiled for broad national exposure. |
| Q.How does SNAPforSeniors get their information? |
| A.SNAPforSeniors aggregates and maintains basic information about all licensed senior housing providers in the U.S. from more than 200 sources at the federal, state and local levels. Detailed information is collected when senior housing providers fill out a free SNAP-Profile, outlining the care, services and lifestyle amenities that they offer. Information about non-licensed providers (such as independent living communities) is collected from private sources. |
| Q.What makes SNAPforSeniors different from other senior housing resources? |
| A.Because we have every licensed facility in the U.S. listed in our database, we are able to provide the objective information necessary for families to make more informed decisions about senior housing. SNAPforSeniors is different from most senior housing resources because our main focus is on providing the most current and comprehensive information about senior housing anywhere in the country from a single source. |
| Q.I am a professional advisor to seniors and their families (i.e., geriatric care manager, case/care manager, estate planning attorney, placement coordinator, move manager, seniors real estate specialist, financial planner). Can I license your service for my organization? |
| A.For information about licensing or adding a link to SNAPforSeniors from your website, please contact us at feedback@snapforseniors.com or call Karen Beaudry at 206-575-0728 x2013. |
| Q.Can you help me with advice or recommendations? |
| A.SNAPforSeniors does not offer any specific advice or recommendations. However, we are happy to direct you to the kind of assistance you require. Call the Eldercare Locator at 1-800-677-1116 to be connected with your local Area Agency on Aging. For Dementia or Alzheimer’s related inquiries, please call the Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline at 1-800-272-3900. |