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LTCareNav | Free Long-Term Care Planning & Navigation Platform

LTCareNav | Free Long-Term Care Planning & Navigation Platform

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LTCareNav is a free, AI-powered platform that helps individuals and families plan for long-term care. It combines health analysis, financial projections, and care-provider matching to deliver a personalized, dynamic care plan that evolves as your needs change. Whether you are planning ahead for an aging parent, navigating a new diagnosis, or facing a care crisis, LTCareNav provides the tools and trusted connections to help you make informed decisions.

What LTCareNav Offers

  • Personalized Care Plans — Answer a few questions and receive a comprehensive plan covering care options, projected costs, and next steps tailored to your situation.
  • 2026 Verified Cost Data — Access up-to-date cost estimates for assisted living, memory care, nursing homes, home care, and adult day care across all 50 states.
  • Care Connections Marketplace — Get matched with vetted care providers, elder law attorneys, financial advisors, and senior care professionals in your area through curated concierge matching (not lead generation).
  • Legal Readiness Quiz — A free 5-minute assessment that checks your Medical POA, Advance Directive, Financial POA, and Will status, then returns a readiness score with an action plan.
  • Education Hub — Comprehensive guides covering Medicare, Medicaid planning, veterans benefits, caregiver rights, and how to pay for long-term care.
  • Care Compass Podcast & Blog — Expert-authored articles and podcast episodes on topics like dementia care planning, caregiver compensation, and estate planning.

Who It Helps

  • Adult children planning care for aging parents
  • Family caregivers managing daily care responsibilities
  • Individuals planning ahead for their own future care needs
  • Social workers and discharge planners coordinating patient transitions
  • Occupational therapists helping clients navigate aging in place

LTCareNav is completely free for personal use. The platform is funded by vetted professionals and providers listed in their Care Connections directory. All content is authored by Lindsay Friedman, CSA® and clinically reviewed by Dr. Taylor Rush, PhD of the Cleveland Clinic.

Explore LTCareNav and start your free care plan today

Why we know this works

We love this platform because as occupational therapy practitioners (OTPs) we see families make their biggest care decisions in a hospital hallway, under pressure, with no idea what anything costs. When should you start planning for long-term care? Before you need it: about 70 percent of adults over 65 will need some form of care, yet most families wait for a crisis. LTCareNav is free for personal use and builds a personalized plan from a few questions, with verified 2026 cost data for assisted living, memory care, nursing homes, and home care across all 50 states, a five minute legal readiness quiz, and concierge matching to vetted providers and elder law attorneys.

It is especially valuable for adult children of aging parents, families facing a new dementia diagnosis, and anyone mapping out their own future care. It is a planning tool rather than same-day help, so if you need local services right now, start with the Eldercare Locator and use LTCareNav to build the longer plan.

How to access this resource

Cost: Free for personal use
Platform: Web-based (ltcarenav.com)
Coverage: All 50 states + DC
Data: Verified 2026 care cost medians
Content Author: Lindsay Friedman, CSA®
Clinical Reviewer: Dr. Taylor Rush, PhD (Cleveland Clinic)
Features: Care plans, cost projections, provider matching, legal readiness quiz, education hub

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is LTCareNav?

LTCareNav is a free, AI-powered platform that helps individuals and families plan for long-term care. It combines health analysis, financial projections, and care-provider matching to deliver a personalized care plan that evolves as your needs change.

Q: How much does LTCareNav cost?

LTCareNav is completely free for personal users. All planning tools, the Care Assessment, cost projections, and provider matching are included at no cost. The platform is funded by vetted providers and professionals listed in their Care Connections directory.

Q: What kind of information does LTCareNav provide?

LTCareNav provides personalized care plans, verified 2026 cost data for assisted living, memory care, nursing homes, home care, and adult day care across all 50 states. It also offers guides on Medicare, Medicaid planning, veterans benefits, caregiver rights, legal readiness assessments, and a marketplace to connect with vetted care professionals.

Q: Who writes and reviews LTCareNav's content?

Content is authored by Lindsay Friedman, CSA® — Certified Senior Care Advisor, Long-Term Care Expert, and founder of LTCareNav. Clinical content is reviewed by Dr. Taylor Rush, PhD, a clinical health psychologist and Director of Behavioral Services at the Cleveland Clinic Center for Neurological Restoration.

Q: How does LTCareNav match families with care providers?

LTCareNav uses curated concierge matching — not lead generation. Families are matched based on care needs and location to vetted providers, elder law attorneys, financial advisors, and senior care professionals. All providers are vetted before listing, and families control whether to engage.

Q: How is LTCareNav useful for occupational therapists?

OTs can recommend LTCareNav to clients and families who need help planning for aging in place, understanding care costs, or connecting with trusted providers after discharge. The platform's care assessment tools, state-by-state cost data, and education hub complement the clinical guidance OTs provide during treatment.

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