Testimonials

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"For months I was searching for an assisted living facility that would be a good fit for my 46 year old daughter who suffers from a psychiatric disability. It was during one of these facility visits that I met a very empathetic facility director who suggested I contact Connie Hintsala, owner of Alliance for Senior Housing, for help finding the best living situation for my daughter, Kelly.

Taking her advice, I called Connie who immediately set a day and time for us to meet and discuss my options taking into consideration Kelly's age, the type of care she requires and of course what we could afford long term. 

Connie soon notified me of a few options that may currently be available but her advice was to give her a bit more time while she continued to find a home with the right geographic location, an appropriate place that could meet Kelly's needs and an overall peaceful living environment.

It soon became clear to me why Connie is so highly respected and successful in the assisted living and senior housing community because she is a person true to her word, a great communicator always providing timely progress updates and most importantly a person who truly cares about her clients and works tirelessly to achieve a positive outcome for all parties. I am so grateful to have met Connie Hintsala, she will forever be in our prayers."   Mike S. Traverse City, MI

  "We set an appointment with Connie to tour independent living complexes and Connie insisted on driving each time. We received good information and toured some wonderful places. At the time, Mom decided to stay downstate to be near other family members, but a couple of years later she wanted to move up near me. My mom now needed assisted living, however. Connie spent hours working with my schedule to tour assisted living homes. With Connie's guidance I was able to get my mom on a waiting list in a fantastic home. Mom finally moved in and loves it! This is an incredible service for those who need to find the best environment for their loved ones to flourish in. I'm very thankful or Connie doing all that she has done to assist our family in finding the best home for my Mom. I would highly recommend utilizing this wonderful service. She's an angel."    Rita M. Traverse City, MI 

 "Connie is one of the most compassionate, caring people I have ever had the privilege of working with. She is an amazing listener, and truly cares for the people she serves. Connie does not give up when things get tough, but is always willing to be creative and try to find a solution. She is always available to offer suggestions and to collaborate to get the job done!"  Echo Dean- 

Counselor & Case Manager 

" After months of watching the mental decline of both parents worsen and my father falling a few times trying to maintain things at the home, I knew it was time. I was overwhelmed and mentally exhausted and needed someone else to be the caregiver so I could have my “parents” back again.  I reached out to Connie again and she found an opening in one of the facilities we visited. She came over and met with mom and dad to help with the “transition” conversation.  They adored Connie and within minutes we were in her car headed to the assisted living facility to pick out an apartment and meet the staff.  Three weeks later they were moved and loving their new apartment and environment.  Connie was a blessing to work with, giving encouragement every step of the way. She helped dismiss my anxiety and kept me informed through her knowledge and compassion for people. A crucial part of this process was Connie knew my parents had been married 74 years and she knew the importance of keeping them together no matter how much their health declined. She was able to place them in a facility where they may remain together until end of life. What a special gift for our family! God has placed her in the perfect job!"  Sandy G., Traverse City 

"Connie is a wonderful person, full of caring and concern for the individual. She guided us along the path of finding the right place for our father that provides loving care. Connie has the gift of being able to connect with the individual and their loved ones during a time of major change. Her sincere interest in doing what is best for people is something we noticed during our first meeting. We think the most of Connie; she is wonderful!"    Ed M.  

Traverse City, Michigan

"When I needed to find assisted living for my father I was faced with making important decisions for him. His situation had changed quickly and I had not researched living arrangements nor did I know where to go to find the answers I needed. I was given Connie's phone number and with one call I started to feel like I had a partner helping me through all of the choices available. After one meeting Connie had me feeling comfortable about the different living situations, gave me contacts for financial and benefit advice and she suggested a variety of housing options within our budget. Connie took the time to visit homes with my wife and me and we narrowed the choices to two. She then revisited the homes with my father and to my surprise he picked the home that I thought would be his second choice. By asking the right questions, Connie was able to find out what was really important to him not what I thought would be important to him. In the end he was able to get into a home that he enjoys, can afford, and gives him the level of care he needs. I can honestly say that the process would have been incredibly difficult without Connie's guidance and I do not think I would have asked the questions I needed to without her help. The entire process took two weeks and I felt like I had a partner helping me through to the end. I would suggest anyone looking at senior care to call Alliance for Senior Housing and take advantage of Connie's expertise." Mark S., Traverse City

 "The number and variety of housing options for seniors are mind boggling, and seniors and families facing a housing transition are often on edge--with emotions ranging from nervous to frightened. Thankfully, Connie has done her homework and brings to the process a solid knowledge of the options available. More importantly, she has years of experience in helping people through the decision-making process and can help anticipate and diffuse problems before they arise. My clients who have used the Alliance for help with housing transitions say that they appreciate the amount of stress and worry that Connie took off of their shoulders."  Greg Kish, Attorney- 

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