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Geriatric Care Managers
An expert who assesses your loved one's situation, coordinates their care, and helps your family make confident decisions — especially when things feel complicated.
Also known as: Aging life care professionals, Elder care coordinators, Care advocates, ALCA members
Who this is for
Is this what you're looking for?
Here are a few situations where families turn to this kind of help.
Nobody is coordinating the full picture
Your mom has multiple doctors, home care aides, and a social worker — and nobody is talking to each other. You're the one holding it together from 500 miles away.
Something changed and you don't know what's really going on
Your dad seems different — more confused, less engaged, possibly unsafe. You need someone local who can assess the situation and give you an honest read.
You're facing a decision you don't feel equipped to make
Whether to move your loved one, change their care level, or navigate a new diagnosis — you need an expert who can walk you through the options and help you choose.
There are many more situations where this kind of support makes sense. If you're not sure whether it's the right fit, searching is a good first step.
What to expect
What working with a geriatric care manager looks like
$100–200
per hour
Private
pay typical
ALCA
credential to seek
Ongoing
or one-time
Geriatric care managers are specialists — typically licensed social workers, nurses, or counselors — trained to assess older adults' needs and coordinate care across providers. They typically start with a comprehensive assessment covering medical, cognitive, functional, and safety needs, then develop a care plan. From there, they can coordinate providers, attend appointments, and advise families on decisions. Some families hire a GCM for a specific crisis; others retain them for ongoing coordination.
How tendercare vets
How tendercare vets these providers
Every provider in tendercare's Trusted Network completes a six-point vetting process — background checks, license and insurance verification, client references, and expert review. Membership is never sold; it's earned.
Never pay-to-play. Membership is earned.
Trusted network providers
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Frequently asked questions
What families ask
Geriatric care managers assess older adults' medical, functional, and safety needs, then create and coordinate a care plan. They connect families with the right providers, attend medical appointments, monitor care quality, and help navigate complex decisions. They're particularly valuable when you're managing care from a distance, coordinating multiple providers, or facing a major transition.
Rates typically range from $100 to $200 per hour depending on credentials and location. Most GCMs are private pay. Long-term care insurance sometimes covers their services — review your policy and look for language about 'care coordination' or 'care management.' Some GCMs offer flat-fee initial assessments, which can be a cost-effective way to get a clear picture of your loved one's situation.
A GCM is most useful when you're managing care from a distance, coordinating multiple providers who aren't communicating, navigating a new diagnosis or health crisis, facing a major housing decision, or noticing a significant change in your loved one's cognition or safety. You don't have to be in a crisis — many families engage a GCM early to get ahead of problems before they escalate.
Look for a licensed social worker (LCSW), registered nurse (RN), or a Certified Care Manager (CCM) or Certified Case Manager. Membership in the Aging Life Care Association (ALCA) indicates adherence to professional standards and a code of ethics. Ask about their local provider relationships too — a GCM's value is partly the network they bring.
Case managers are typically assigned through hospitals or insurance and focus on care transitions and discharge planning. Geriatric care managers are privately hired specialists who provide more ongoing, personalized coordination and advocacy. A hospital case manager helps you get home safely; a geriatric care manager helps you figure out what your family needs over the months and years ahead.
This is one of the most common reasons families hire a GCM. They can be your eyes and ears locally — conducting regular check-ins, attending appointments, communicating with providers, and alerting you if something changes. For adult children managing a parent's care from another city or state, a good local GCM is often the most valuable investment they make.
Most GCMs begin with a comprehensive assessment — typically one to two hours. They'll review medical history, observe your loved one's functioning in their home or care setting, and ask about social support, cognitive status, and safety concerns. From this, they produce a written care plan with recommendations. Some families act on the plan independently; others retain the GCM to help implement it.
The Aging Life Care Association (ALCA) maintains a directory of member professionals searchable by location. tendercare's Trusted Network also includes vetted GCMs who have been reviewed by our Care Navigator. When evaluating options, ask about their local provider relationships, how quickly they can begin, and whether they have experience with your loved one's specific diagnosis or situation.
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