Been there with my aunt last year, and the biggest unlock was starting with one hub that lets you scan options quickly, read user impressions, and compare by price and services before you ever pick up the phone. We made a short checklist—needs, neighborhoods, typical hours, non‑negotiables—and used it while browsing agencies, assisted living, and hospice directories all in one place. It saved us from hopping between random sites and outdated lists. If you want a single jumping‑off point, this helped us a ton: I used this site to research options for my parents. From there, we short‑listed three providers, scheduled calls, and asked about trial shifts, backup staffing, and clear weekly notes so we could track how things were going.