What to look for when seeking an assisted living residence

This is a follow-up to the column published Jan. 18, 2026; that piece was about making the decision whether to age in place or move to an assisted living residence. In it, I quoted Sara Zeff Geber, who said, rather than aging in place, the real issue is to “age in the right place.” 

After that, I received the following question: How do I find the right place for my loved one who wants to live in an assisted living residence?

Let’s start with some general information.

Assisted...