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Darlene Thom

Senior Living Advisor, Serving: North Virginia

Darlene has helped over 18,000 families since 2009

About Darlene

Darlene is a University of Maryland graduate with a Bachelors of Arts degree. She has extensive experience in senior housing industry. Darlene started her career working for one of the first retirement communities in Annapolis Maryland. She was also a new homes sales manager for over a decade in the Washington, DC area. Many of the communities she worked for were awarded nationally and regionally for their design and marketing. Darlene has also worked in the housing industry as a realtor for over 20 years. She is well equipped to help you find the appropriate housing for you or your loved one. In her spare time, Darlene enjoys painting with water colors and knitting sweaters.

What I'm passionate about:

Every day I have the opportunity to be a compassionate person. I am grateful I can utilize my experience as a senior living advisor to help people.

A Note From Darlene

"Someone very special told me the most important part of being a Senior Living Advisor is caring about the people you serve. I have the wonderful opportunity to help families and their loved ones find the best care and housing options in our community. Providing resources and guidance to families who are making decisions about their loved ones is very rewarding."

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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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