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Are you wanting something like A Place For Mom services?
If so, then scroll down to the bottom of the page.
You will see on the far left a list that is headed by "Find Senior Care".
Choose what you want from this list and sign up for what you would like to explore.
Right now you are on a Forum that is actually sponsored by and owned by A Place For Mom, but those of us on this Forum have no connection to that service. We are just caregivers, former caregivers or folks with questions about our own care.
I am going to flag your question for the admins so that if they are able to they can reach out with a menu of things for you to explore.
Do also know, that given you are capable on the computer, you can google in your area for senior assisted living and reach facilities. They will be glad to give to a virtual tour online and to see you in their facility for a tour. Start by preparing your list of questions about size of rooms, activities, levels of care and costs, and etc.
Best of luck to you.
Also, it is essential that you have your legal ducks in a row: have an assigned PoA or pre-need guardian, Advance Healthcare Directive, Last Will, etc. If you don't do this, then many of your desires will never play out the way you want because you will eventually be assigned a 3rd party legal guardian by the courts. So, put as much control into place now because chances are you won't be able to do it later when its essential.
If you find all this research overwhelming then a geriatric care manager may be worth every penny.
Most will invite you to come during lunch and you can share a meal with them.
Best wishes to you.