COMPLETE SENIOR CARE GUIDANCE
Launch Your Plan with a Personalized Care Roadmap
Cardinal was founded to help families who feel completely lost and overwhelmed by senior care decisions. We provide the expert guidance and support that transforms confusion into confident, informed choices.
Building Your Care Roadmap
How Cardinal Helps Navigates the Way
You don't have to navigate these complex decisions alone. Whether you are in the middle of a medical crisis or planning for the future, we provide the steady guidance needed to find the right path forward. Start by claiming your Care Roadmap or exploring our specialized navigation services below.
Healthcare Navigation
Clinical Advocacy & Coordination: We bridge the gap between hospital discharge and home, coordinating with primary care and specialty services to ensure no detail is missed.
Preventing Rehospitalization: By identifying the necessary medical equipment and home-bound resources early, we create a stable environment that keeps your loved one safe.
Crisis Management: When a health change happens suddenly, we provide the immediate navigation needed to stabilize the situation and determine the next best step.
Care Options Exploration
Expert Community Vetting: We don’t just provide a list, we offer a curated selection of Assisted Living, Memory Care, or Adult Foster Care homes that specifically meet your loved one's clinical needs.
Guided Tours & Transitions: From coordinating the initial tour to managing the move-in paperwork, we handle the logistics so you can focus on being a family member again.
Long-Term Advocacy: Our support doesn’t end on move-in day. We provide 30, 60, and 90-day follow-ups to ensure the community is delivering the care promised in your Roadmap.
Legal Resource Network
Funding Strategy & Navigation: We help you navigate the complex requirements for VA Aid & Attendance and the MI Choice Medicaid Waiver to unlock the financial support your family deserves.
Expert Legal Connections: Gain direct access to our vetted network of Elder Law attorneys to handle estate planning, power of attorney, and asset protection.
Financial Clarity: We help you compare the long-term costs of various care levels, providing a clear financial compass for your senior care budget.
About Us
Expert Guidance in a Complex System
The journey to finding the right senior care often feels like navigating unfamiliar territory. We created Cardinal to be more than just a referral service. We are a dedicated advocacy firm. Our mission is to provide independent, objective guidance that prioritizes your family's unique needs. From vetting care standards to coordinating seamless transitions, we handle the logistics so you can focus on what matters most. Your Family.
Our mission is to bridge the gap between healthcare, finance, and senior living. By leveraging our deep clinical knowledge and local partnerships, we provide no-cost placement services backed by professional advocacy. Whether you are in a moment of crisis or planning for the next chapter, we ensure you never have to navigate the path alone.
Jason Gauna
Owner & Senior Consultant
Testimonials
Voices from the Journey
"We felt lost in the hospital discharge process until we met Jason. He didn't just give us a list of buildings. He navigated the medical requirements and advocated for our father's specific care needs. Cardinal was the professional voice we didn't know we needed."
— The Miller Family, Lansing
“When my stepdad’s memory began to decline, my partner and I spent months struggling to find solutions and a safe place for him. Then we found Jason from Cardinal Senior Consulting Specialists. He stepped in and guided us through everything with compassion and expertise, helping us find a care facility quickly and easing a huge burden during a stressful time.
We’re incredibly grateful for Jason’s support and would highly recommend Cardinal to anyone needing help with senior care decisions.”
— Amanda W., Holt
Additional Resources
The Cardinal Compass
Safe to Live Alone?
Understanding Continuum of Care
Knowing how care levels connect, helps families make confident, informed decisions.
Palliative vs. Hospice
Ready to Find the Path Forward?
Whether you need a clinical roadmap or expert no-cost senior placement, Cardinal is your compass. We simplify the search by matching your loved one with the ideal community while handling the vetting, tours, and logistics so you don’t have to.
Reach out today to start your journey with a navigator you can trust.