In today’s episode, I sit down with Beth Weeks, RN, co-founder of Senior Living Consultants of New York, to discuss how families can navigate senior living decisions with clarity, compassion, and confidence. Beth shares her journey from working in senior living communities to becoming a registered nurse and trusted senior care advisor. We explore why choosing the right assisted living or senior housing option requires far more than an online search, and how a personalized, nurse-led approach helps families make informed, human-centered decisions. Throughout our conversation, Beth explains the importance of understanding the whole person—medical needs, lifestyle preferences, emotional well-being, and family dynamics—when planning senior care in New York.

Timeline Summary

00:40 Introduction to Beth Weeks, RN

01:55 What Senior Living Consultants of New York does

03:30 Beth’s early career in senior living

05:10 Discovering a passion for working with seniors

06:45 Becoming a CNA and learning hands-on care

08:20 Why Beth chose to become a registered nurse

10:30 The value of clinical leadership in senior living

12:15 Moving to New York and meeting co-founder Paul Corvino

14:10 Identifying gaps in senior placement services

16:25 Creating a holistic senior living consulting model

18:40 What “human-centered” senior care really means

21:05 Beyond safety and cost: lifestyle and dignity

23:45 Common mistakes families make when choosing senior living

26:30 How in-person guidance improves outcomes

29:15 Supporting families through difficult transitions

32:10 The emotional side of senior care decisions

35:20 Why trust and advocacy matter in elder care

38:10 Final thoughts and advice for families planning senior care

5 Key Takeaways

Senior Living Decisions Are Complex: Choosing assisted living or senior housing requires more than online research—it demands professional guidance and personal understanding.

Clinical Experience Matters: Beth’s nursing background provides families with medically informed insight that many senior placement services lack.

A Holistic Approach Is Essential: Successful senior care planning considers medical, emotional, social, and lifestyle needs—not just availability and pricing.

Human-Centered Care Makes the Difference: Understanding a senior’s values, preferences, and life story leads to better placement and long-term satisfaction.

Advocacy Builds Trust: Families benefit most when they have a knowledgeable advocate guiding them through the senior living landscape.

Links & Resources

Website

Senior Living Consultants of New York: https://www.slcofny.com

Contact details

https://www.slcofny.com/contact-us

Phone Number

(646) 406-2327

Learn about Leave The Key Homebuyers Senior Transition Service at:

Leave The Key Homebuyers:

(631) 381-4783

Leave The Key Homebuyers Website:

https://leavethekey.com/seniors

Final Thoughts

If you found this conversation with Beth Weeks helpful, please consider subscribing, reviewing, and sharing the podcast. Beth’s experience as a registered nurse and senior living consultant highlights how thoughtful guidance can reduce stress and bring peace of mind to families navigating elder care decisions. Her human-centered approach reminds us that senior living is not just about placement—it’s about dignity, trust, and quality of life. I’m grateful for this insightful discussion and look forward to continuing conversations that empower families to make confident senior care choices.