North Carolina, Virginia & Maryland
About Us
"We are committed to guiding you through this often complex and emotional journey with clarity, compassion, and expertise. Our team provides steady support at every stage, helping you navigate decisions with confidence while ensuring your loved one’s needs and well-being remain the top priority." Marla A. Benton, Founder and Director.
With over 25 years of nursing experience, Marla is recognized as one of the first placement specialists in the region, helping to pioneer the field and set the standard for those who followed. She specializes in Family Care Homes, Independent and Assisted Living Communities, Memory Care and Skilled Nursing Communities. In addition, she is an experienced care manager and patient advocate with a deep commitment to supporting the aging population and their families.
She elevates placement services through a uniquely personal and clinical approach, combining her expertise as both a nurse and a placement specialist. She is dedicated to identifying the most appropriate care settings for each individual and works diligently to secure the best possible outcomes, including negotiating favorable rates on behalf of families. As a care manager and advocate, she also assists families in navigating the complexities of hospitalizations, rehabilitation stays, and a wide range of aging-related healthcare needs.
Marla believes that every individual deserves to be treated with dignity, respect, and compassion throughout their life. She is passionate about ensuring that seniors receive the care and support they need while helping families feel informed, supported, and empowered during challenging transitions. She looks forward to standing alongside you and guiding your family through what can often be a complex and emotional journey.
Placement services are provided at no cost to families.
We are here to provide consistent guidance and dedicated support at every stage of the process, ensuring you feel informed, confident, and well-supported along the way.
Transitioning Senior Consultants elevates senior placement and care management services by delivering highly personalized guidance and support to families. We are committed to identifying the most appropriate independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing communities based on each client’s unique needs and preferences.
Our team supports families through every step of the process—from evaluating options to coordinating and accompanying clients on community tours. We also advocate on behalf of our clients by negotiating the most favorable rates. For those who wish to remain at home, we assist in connecting families with reputable, licensed home care agencies to support safe and successful aging in place.
In addition, we offer comprehensive care management services for families who require a dedicated advocate to ensure their loved one’s safety, well-being, and quality of care—whether at home or within a community setting.
At Transitioning Senior Consultants, we bring personal experience to our work, having navigated the challenges of caring for our own family members. We understand the emotional complexities involved and believe every individual deserves dignity, respect, and compassionate care throughout their life. Our team is deeply committed to supporting families and providing guidance during these important transitions.
We welcome the opportunity to partner with you and guide your family through this journey.
We bring a personalized, hands-on approach to every aspect of our services
We bring a personalized, hands-on approach to every aspect of our services, ensuring that each family receives thoughtful guidance tailored to their unique situation. Our process begins with gaining a clear understanding of your loved one’s needs, preferences, and goals so that we can identify the most appropriate living options. From there, we coordinate all logistics, including scheduling community tours and accompanying you in person, offering professional insight and support to help you make confident, well-informed decisions.
In addition to placement services, we take great care in matching families with highly qualified companion care candidates. We thoughtfully consider not only experience and skill set, but also personality and compatibility to foster meaningful, supportive relationships. To further simplify the process, we coordinate and schedule interviews, allowing families the opportunity to meet and select the right companion with ease.
Our commitment to a concierge-level experience ensures that every detail is managed with care, professionalism, and a genuine dedication to achieving the best possible outcome for you and your loved one.
With years of experience in the senior care industry, we bring extensive knowledge and insight to every family we serve.
We are a locally owned and operated organization, not a franchise, which allows us to provide a more personalized, flexible, and community-focused approach to serving families..