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Melinda Cook

Senior Living Advisor, Serving: Knoxville, TN

Melinda has helped over 14,000 families since 2011

About Melinda

Melinda’s background is in social work and she has a true heart for helping the elderly. She worked in the health industry for several years prior to coming to A Place for Mom which strengthens her ability to assist families in many unique and diverse ways. She is very active in her community and in her church. She feels very blessed to be able to serve seniors and their families every day.

What I'm passionate about:

My passions include God, my family, my friends and rescuing Pekingese.

A Note From Melinda

"Trying to find the best care for your loved one can be overwhelming, intimidating and very stressful. My experience with my own family has given me the ability to be empathetic to what others are going through. As a Senior Living Advisor with A Place for Mom, I am here to reduce that stress and educate families on the choices available to them. I will stay on the journey with you until you have found the best possible match. It would be my pleasure to assist you in this difficult process. Nothing feels better than to hear from a family that their loved one is happy, doing well and the family now has peace of mind that they have the right care."

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What We Do

A Place for Mom is the leading online platform connecting families searching for senior care with a team of experienced local advisors providing insight-driven, personalized solutions. As the nation’s leading senior advisory service, A Place for Mom has a mission to enable caregivers to make the best senior living decisions. With hundreds of senior living experts nationwide, A Place for Mom helps hundreds of thousands of families every year navigate the complexities of finding the right senior living solution for their loved ones across home care, independent living, memory care, assisted living, and more. A Place for Mom’s service is provided at no cost to families because it is paid for by the senior living communities and home care providers in its network. For more information, please visit aplaceformom.com.

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Frequently asked questions

We’re paid by our participating communities if a family member moves into a senior living community or signs up with a home care provider. Our personalized guidance is free to our families.

Our advisors are not compensated based on which community in our network you choose. They are simply incented to help your family find the right solution that meets your needs.

Our senior living advisors offer deep knowledge and expertise, and they’re local, so they know the community options in your area including services, amenities, costs, and availabilities.

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