Meet the Team
Learn about our senior placement advisors dedicated to helping families find compassionate, personalized care solutions with expert guidance and support.
Our team brings experience in social work, dementia care, and senior real estate to help families make confident decisions with dignity and respect.
Experience and Ethics
Senior Placement Advisors is a trusted, locally based leader in senior living placement, proudly serving Arizona families with more than 20 years of combined experience and thousands of successful care transitions. Our certified senior living specialists provide personalized, compassionate guidance to help families navigate independent living, assisted living, memory care, and specialized care solutions with confidence and clarity.
As a Dementia Friendly Certified Business, Senior Placement Advisors is specially trained to support individuals and families affected by dementia and cognitive decline. This certification reflects our commitment to empathy, education, and excellence, ensuring that every interaction is guided by understanding and respect. Our team recognizes the unique emotional and practical challenges that accompany memory care and late-life transitions, and we are dedicated to helping families find solutions that promote safety, dignity, and peace of mind.
We collaborate closely with healthcare providers, social workers, and community professionals to ensure every care transition is smooth, ethical, and informed. Every community we recommend is thoroughly vetted for quality, safety, and alignment with each family's specific needs and values. Rooted in integrity, advocacy, and compassion, Senior Placement Advisors is committed to helping every senior find not just a place to live, but a community where they can truly thrive.
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Shawn Smith, Owner & Senior Care Consultant
Licensed Master Social Worker | Certified Dementia Practitioner | Senior Real Estate Specialist
Shawn earned his Master of Social Work degree from Arizona State University, beginning a career dedicated to serving Arizona's most at-risk communities. For more than two decades, his professional work has centered on hospice and palliative care, with a sustained emphasis on serving Arizona's senior population. He dedicated 15 years to working as a hospice social worker, providing individuals and families with compassionate, dignified support during end-of-life care. He later broadened his impact as Director of Community Outreach, where he led initiatives addressing elder abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation. In this capacity, he established support groups for veterans and individuals facing terminal illness and facilitated educational forums for both professional and community audiences.
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Aaron A. Muth, Owner & Senior Care Consultant
Certified Dementia Practitioner | Senior Real Estate Specialist
Aaron A. Muth, CDP, SRES, is dedicated to helping families navigate the complexities of senior living placement, particularly for loved ones experiencing cognitive decline. His expertise spans all forms of dementia, including Alzheimer's disease, Lewy body dementia, and vascular dementia. As a senior living specialist and a former Director of Community Relations in senior living, Aaron provides comprehensive community assessments, evaluating their environments, staff training, and specialized programming to ensure a truly person-centered approach. With his guidance, families are empowered to make informed decisions that prioritize safety, dignity, and quality of life for their loved ones.
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Christi Lawrence, Senior Care Consultant
Certified Dementia Practitioner | Certified Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care Trainer
Christi Lawrence, CDP, CADDCT, CDSGF, CPI, brings both expertise and compassion to families navigating the challenges of senior care. With years of hands-on experience as a trainer, facilitator, and advocate, Christi helps families not just find a residence, but a true home rooted in dignity, comfort, and connection. Her approach blends professional knowledge with heartfelt support, ensuring that each placement honors the unique story of every individual. Christi also extends her impact through family coaching, education, and ongoing support. She is also a Certified Dementia Support Group Facilitator, and Member of the Oakwood Creative Care Dementia-Friendly Business Task Force.
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JC Walsh, Senior Care Consultant
Certified Dementia Practitioner | Senior Real Estate Specialist
JC Walsh, CDP, SRES, provides a wealth of knowledge helping families navigate the often overwhelming process of finding the right care solutions for their loved ones. With expertise as a Certified Dementia Practitioner and Senior Real Estate Specialist, JC combines deep knowledge of local senior living options with a compassionate, hands-on approach. He provides personalized guidance tailored to each family's unique situation, ensuring a smooth transition that prioritizes dignity, safety, and quality of life. JC is committed to supporting families with integrity, empathy, and expertise every step of the way.
Our expertise
Licensed social work, dementia care, and senior real estate credentials
Deep experience supporting seniors and families through complex transitions
Community assessments focused on safety, dignity, and quality of life
Personalized guidance tailored to each family's needs
Advocacy and education for families navigating senior care decisions
Local senior living expertise across care levels and community options
How we help families
- You want compassionate, local guidance without pressure
- You need help comparing care options and levels of support
- You value advocacy, education, and steady communication
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