First, a consultant will meet with you or fill out a brief evaluation over the phone. They will discuss what changes are going on in your life and determine what type of Assisted Living Facility will meet your needs. They will then assess what you are able to do independently and will be able determine if you are able to meet the requirements for an Assisted Living Facility. In the event that you do not meet the requirements, we will take the time to discuss further options.

Second, we will discuss your finances to help fit you with the appropriate facility that fits your budget. We wil also discuss financial resources that can save you money if you qualify.

Third, we will talk about the area you were most interested in living. Together we will choose 3-4 facilities to tour. We will schedule a tour and drive you to see the options we have chosen.

After you have had a chance to discuss the options we have shown you we can help with the medical paperwork to help facilitate your move.
Senior Living Consultants will also provide excellent referrals for: In-Home Care Agencies, Moving companies, Elder law Attorneys, Estate Planners, Veteran's Assistance, and Skilled Nursing Homes.

Meet Our Consultants...

Charmaine Petersen, CSA Certified Senior Advisor

Charmaine Petersen is a Placement Representative for Senior Living Consultants and a California native. She and her husband have been married for 30 years and have three wonderful children. She's been active on the Central Coast Community for ten years, by becoming very involved with her church. At the end of the day, Charmaine looks forward to long walks on the beach with her beagle.

As a result of her experience of placing her Father in assisted living care, she realized there was a great need for a personalized consulting service that would eliminate the confusion and the worry of finding the right placement for a loved one. She felt so strongly about this, that she left a successful career in advertising to devote her full time attention to helping people with this complicated and demanding decision.

In 2007 Charmaine, had the opportunity to further her education in Senior Health Care by obtaining her Certified Senior Advisor Credentials. Her continuing education helps to keep her informed on the ever changing needs of our beloved seniors with better understanding of Alzheimer's, Dementia, Social, and Financial needs of Seniors.

Peggy Renker

Peggy Renker is a Placement Representative for Senior Living Consultants. Peggy, a twenty year resident of Santa Barbara, was born and raised in Harbor Springs, Michigan and is the youngest of nine children.

Peggy received her BA in Sociology from the University of California at Santa Barbara in 1986. She has spent the majority of her career in the hotel/resort industry in a group sales capacity representing hotels such as La Quinta Golf and Tennis Resort in La Quinta, California to the Four Seasons Biltmore in Santa Barbara.

In the Fall of 2003, Peggy made the decision to pursue her interest in caring for senior citizens and began working for Senior Living Consultants. After volunteering for Meals on Wheels and other senior related activities over the past fifteen years, Peggy enjoys the opportunity to work with seniors and their families on a regular basis.

Peggy currently serves as a committee chair for the Santa Barbara Association of Healthcare Providers, as well as an active volunteer with Visiting Nurse and Hospice Care.

Monica Hawes

Monica Hawes is a Placement Representative for Senior Living Consultants. Monica came to California from Albuquerque New Mexico. She and her husband Mark have been married for 32 years and have two wonderful grown children. Monica and Mark enjoy sailing, camping, going to the beach and spending time with family.

While in Albuquerque Monica owned Su Casa Senior Services for 18 years where she assisted seniors with their day to day activities including finding the appropriate Assisted Living community when they were no longer able to live at home independently. Monica received her BS in Family Studies Education with a special emphasis in Aging Studies from the University of New Mexico. Monica went on to complete a program in Geriatric Care Management, and is a member of the National Association of Geriatric Care Managers.

Monica is very excited to join Peggy Renker in the Santa Barbara office of Senior Living Consultants!

John Vertefeuille, DMin.

John Vertefeuille (pronounced ‘Vertefey’ - it’s French for ‘Greenleaf’) has been an active part of the San Diego community for more than 20 years. He is a retired pastor who spent much of his time working closely with seniors and their families. He has graduate degrees from Fuller Seminary where he studied counseling and family systems. He is a noted author and speaker who has travelled internationally speaking on the topics of marriage, parenting, and family dynamics.

Before joining Senior Living Consultants, John and his wife managed a senior retirement community on the Central Coast where they enjoyed making new friends and serving the needs of seniors.

John has been married to his wife, Cindie, for 35 years and they have 5 grown children. In addition to his love for people, he enjoys writing, painting, and a good cup of coffee. He is an avid golfer, which makes San Diego the perfect place to live!

Cindie Vertefeuille

Cindie Vertefeuille is a Placement Representative for Senior Living Consultants and a long time resident of San Diego. She has spent much of her life working with seniors through her church and as a volunteer in the community. Before joining SLC, she and her husband managed a senior retirement community on the Central Coast and continues to stay in touch with many of the friends she made there. She enjoys helping seniors stay in touch with their families and friends by teaching them how to use social media like Skype, Facebook, and email.

She and her husband John have been married for 35 years and have 5 wonderful children. She loves making new friends wherever she goes and when she’s not with people, you’ll find her in her garden or on her computer..because staying connected is what life is all about.

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