CarePatrol's AlignedCare™ Raises the Stakes for Senior Care Advisory with Externally Validated Outcomes

National case study finds nine in ten older adults remained stable and hospitalization-free after their senior living move-in by an AlignedCare Certified Specialist

TROY, Mich., Nov. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CarePatrol, the nation's largest senior care advisory organization, today released a national case study reporting externally validated outcomes for older adults who moved into senior living from its proprietary AlignedCare™ program. The study establishes the industry's first national baseline for post-transition outcomes in senior care advisory, setting a new standard of accountability.

The findings show sustained stability during the first three months after move-in when assisted by an AlignedCare Certified Specialist, the period when older adults transitioning from a hospital, rehabilitation stay, or home are most vulnerable to setbacks.

With the release of this case study, CarePatrol is advancing a framework for evaluating senior care advisory through accountability beyond a senior living move-in: clinically informed preparation, a defined advisory approach, data-driven insights, documented outcomes and published findings.

AlignedCare's emphasis is on pairing digital efficiency with advisor capability and evidence—giving families and professional partners a clearer view of the advisory model supporting a transition.

"Finding a senior living community is a milestone, but success extends beyond the move," said Keith Kuhn, Brand President of CarePatrol. "Hospitals are accountable for outcomes after discharge, and senior care advisory is part of that continuum. Through AlignedCare, we're developing an evidence base that helps families make informed decisions and gives partners a clearer understanding of the role a clinically informed advisory program can play."

AlignedCare was built upon value-based care priorities, emphasizing care-setting fit, continuity, and post-transition measurement. The program's published findings add to the evidence available to guide collaboration around shared goals, including resident stability and fewer avoidable hospital visits.

Gina Gordon, AlignedCare™ Certified Specialist and Program Ambassador, shared how the program has "strengthened our discussions with our largest healthcare partner. They are beginning to understand how involving us in care transitions can contribute to the patient and value-based care outcomes they are working toward. We are now discussing how to use outcome data to guide collaboration and better support patients through the transition."

Dr. Amanda Young, a gerontologist engaged as an external consultant, independently reviewed the data, calculations and outcome measures.

"Following residents after move-in adds an important dimension to evaluating senior care advisory," said Dr. Young. "These findings provide a credible, transparent baseline for understanding resident stability during the critical first months after a move, when hospitalizations, changes in care needs and other setbacks can disrupt an older adult's adjustment to a new living environment."

The full case study titled "National AlignedCare™ Evidence Demonstrates Post-Transition Stability in Hospital Utilization and Level of Care" is available at https://carepatrol.com/care-resources/alignedcare/.

About the AlignedCare™ program

The AlignedCare™ program trains CarePatrol advisors as Certified Specialists in clinically informed senior living advisory. Built for the evolving value-based care landscape, the program supports data-driven outcomes across the care continuum. Certified Specialists take a whole-person approach to helping families choose the right setting and stay connected with residents, families, and care teams after move-in.

About CarePatrol

CarePatrol is the nation's largest senior care solutions franchise in the United States. With more than 230 territories sold across 43 states and Canada, local senior advisors provide a no-cost service in helping families find quality, top-rated assisted living, independent living, memory care, nursing homes, and in-home care. Founded in 1993, CarePatrol began franchising in 2009 and is now part of the Best Life Brands family, with private equity backing by The Riverside Company. CarePatrol is proud to have earned the Franchisee Satisfaction Award from Franchise Business Review for 14 years in a row, including its induction into the Hall of Fame in 2024, and has earned placement on the Entrepreneur Franchise 500 list. For more information, visit www.CarePatrol.com/franchising.

SOURCE CarePatrol