Find the Right
Care Placement
Find immediate assisted living openings near you and handle urgent senior placement in minutes. Browse real-time bed availability, save favorites, and submit placement requests — all in one place.
Urgent Senior Placement, Simplified
When a hospital discharge or care crisis can't wait, CareCriterion helps you find immediate assisted living openings near you and respite care with immediate availability. Filter every listing by open beds, then request placement directly — no phone tag, no waiting on callbacks.
Assisted Living Openings Now
Browse immediate assisted living openings near you, filtered to facilities with current bed availability.
Respite Care — Immediate Availability
Find respite care with immediate availability for short-term stays, post-surgery recovery, or caregiver relief.
Memory Care Openings
Locate memory care communities with open beds for urgent dementia and Alzheimer's placement needs.
Searching for urgent senior placement in your city? Use the Browse page to filter by state and "Has open beds" to see every facility ready to accept a resident today.
How It Works
A streamlined platform for case managers and facility coordinators
Browse & Filter
Search facilities by care level, location, pricing, and amenities. View real-time bed availability.
Save Favorites
Bookmark facilities for your clients. Keep a curated list of options that match each resident's needs.
Request Placement
Submit placement requests directly to facilities. Track the status of all your pending requests.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything case managers and families need to know about senior care placement
What types of senior care facilities are listed on CareCriterion?+
CareCriterion lists Assisted Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing, Independent Living, and Respite Care facilities — primarily across Minnesota and the surrounding region. Each listing includes real-time bed availability, pricing, accepted insurance, and direct contact details.
Is CareCriterion free for case managers and discharge planners?+
Yes. Browsing facilities, saving favorites, and submitting placement requests is completely free for case managers, social workers, discharge planners, and families. Only facilities that want to post a listing require a paid subscription.
How do I find an assisted living facility with open beds near me?+
Use the Browse Facilities page to filter by care level, state, and availability. Toggle "Has open beds" to see only facilities with current openings. You can also search by city or county to narrow results to your area.
How do I find immediate assisted living openings near me?+
On the Browse Facilities page, set the Availability filter to "Has open beds" and enter your city or state. The results show only facilities with current immediate openings, so you can request placement the same day for urgent senior placement needs.
Does CareCriterion list respite care with immediate availability?+
Yes. Filter the Browse page by "Respite Care" and "Has open beds" to see respite care with immediate availability for short-term stays, post-surgery recovery, or caregiver relief — then submit a placement request directly to the facility.
Can CareCriterion help with urgent senior placement in my city?+
Yes. Whether you need urgent senior placement in Minneapolis, St. Paul, or anywhere else we list, filter by state and open beds to find facilities ready to accept a resident now. Placement requests go straight to the facility coordinator for a fast response.
How does the placement request process work?+
Once you find a matching facility, click "Request Placement" on the facility profile. Fill out basic resident and contact information, and the request goes directly to the facility coordinator. You can track the status of all submitted requests from your dashboard.
Can home care agencies list on CareCriterion?+
Yes. Home care agencies — including those offering 245D services, personal care, skilled nursing, and specialty care — can create a listing on CareCriterion to reach case managers and families actively searching for in-home support.
How much does it cost to list a senior care facility?+
Facility listings start at $19.99/month for a single location. Organizations with multiple locations can list all facilities for $39.99/month. There are no contracts — cancel anytime.