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Carol Katz and Dina Frauwirth
CareScout Premier Advisor

Hi, I'm Carol

As your dedicated senior living advisor, I'm here to help you find the right senior living option for your loved one—a place that feels just like home

(732) 360-5113

About me

Carol Katz began the process of placing a loved one into a senior care community several years ago. Soon after, a number of friends who needed to do the same approached her for help. At this point, Carol realized that many families struggle with understanding senior care and finding it for their loved ones. She also realized that talking with others about the process and the experience can make it easier. In 2009, Carol Katz and her daughter Dina Frauwirth began Adult Care Advisors with the mission of helping families receive free advice about elder care and assisted living in general. Carol and her team have been serving their community by offering useful advice and valuable resources about senior living care facilities. Carol also spends time volunteering on the first aid squad, as well as working on the domestic violence intervention team.

Dina Frauwirth’s passion for engaging the elderly and empowering them to make their own choices motivated her to found Adult Care Advisors in 2009 with Co-Partner Carol Katz. The company serves clients and families in need of advice about senior care in the tristate region and provides guidance through placement, facilitating smooth transitions into assisted living, continuing care communities and nursing homes. The company has helped over 10,000 families find appropriate care options that align with their want and needs. She has served as a senior care consultant on WOR IHeart radio and been published in Change Your Attitude Change Your Life Magazine. Prior to founding Adult Care Advisors, Ms. Katz held senior positions in skilled nursing homes in New York. Ms. Frauwirth studied Gerontology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and is a Certified Senior Advisor and Certified Dementia Practitioner.

Operating in
Matawan, NJ
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My services

Get free expert guidance every step of the way

Whether you need a senior living advisor, an elder care guide, or a senior housing consultant, our services streamline the process of senior living placement. We provide expert guidance, saving you time and stress by identifying the best senior housing options for your family - at the right price. Here's how we do it:

Consultation

The initial consultation is key to finding the right senior living community. Your CareScout Premier Advisor will ask thoughtful questions to understand your loved one’s needs, preferences and priorities.

Assessment

The care needs assessment is essential in finding a senior living community that feels like home—both today and in the future.

Personalized list of options

Your Premier Advisor will create a customized list of communities, ensuring they match your loved one's needs - and help you make an informed decision.

Education

The most important part of making a confident decision is understanding the options, and your CareScout Premier Advisor provides the information and support you need - every step of the way.

Financial guidance

Our Premier Advisors provide clear, compassionate support to help families understand the programs available to them and what they can truly afford, ensuring peace of mind throughout the process.

Move-in assistance

With a deep network of trusted partners, our Premier Advisors are here to support every step of the move-in process, ensuring a seamless and comfortable transition.

REVIEWS

See what families say about working with me

Naomi L
July 2023
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Carol Katz was terrific. She kept in regular touch and helped select the best options... ones I hadn't ever thought of!
Carol K
May 2023
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It all worked out!!!!
Carol K
May 2023
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It was very pleasant, she followed up and answered my questions, helped me make the best decision . Had to wait a bit for place to open but now very comfortable, physically and emotionaly.
Elaine G
November 2022
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Carol listened to my needs and followed through sending emails to various facilities. She is charming to talk to and answered all my questions!!
Theresa T
October 2022
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Carol was very friendly and truly cared about finding the right place for my parents.
Lydia A
September 2022
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Beginning the process of finding assisted living was overwhelming. A few calls to Carol yielded a list of communities in my area to check out and a sympathetic ear to listen and help sort through next steps. We found the right match for Dad and are happy to see him starting this new chapter in life. Thank you Carol for pointing us in the right direction.
Steve H
September 2022
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I was skeptical but it was helpful that Carol could lead us to care for my mother in law. We’ve found a fit for her and are pleased.
Erik L
September 2022
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I really can't say enough about Carol. She was so dedicated to helping me with my parents. Even when I had a places who could not accept us for certain reasons, she worked tirelessly to put me in touch with people who could work with us. I could not have done it without her. So very appreciative of Carol and the people who help others in need. Thank you!!!!!!!!
Tina Z
September 2022
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So attentive.. such a comfort to know that she was always available.
Philip C
August 2022
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She's incredibly knowledgeable. After taking the time to understand your family's situation and thoughts, she's great a leading you in the right direction. If that's not enough, she honestly cares about helping you make the right decision for your specific needs and is interested in learning how it all works out in the end. She was a pleasure to talk to and learn from.
Judy
August 2022
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Carol is responsive and continues to reach out.
John G
August 2022
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Working with Carol has been very positive & helpful. Carol's help in lining up a wide range of options for my dad, all in locations that are close to home has been outstanding. On average I receive 3-4 calls per day from potential assisted living facilities many within our target budget. We are hoping to make a decision by the end of this month or next and I'm sure we'll have many more questions. Knowing that Carol will be there to help guide us through makes this whole daunting process so easy to manage.
Gail P
July 2022
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Carol was very helpful. It took us months to get back to her, but she was very patient and understanding.
Abbie S
July 2022
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Carl was super helpful. Thank you so much
Gregg F
July 2022
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Excellent. Provided information and has followed up with me several times to ensure questions were answered.
Sally K
July 2022
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Lovely and compassionate person….giving me some wonderful advice regarding the future care of my 96 year old Mom.
Michaelina M
June 2022
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Very simply she is outstanding.
Gary M
June 2022
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Very helpful
Donna L
June 2022
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Carol has loads of information and provides it as you need it. Thank you Carol!!
Susan M
May 2022
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Very understanding and helpful
Gabriel R
May 2022
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Carol is professional, understanding, knowledgeable and patient.
Richard B
May 2022
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Very helpful and informative.
Kristie E
April 2022
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Carol has been wonderful. She has really put my mind at ease and helped me navigate this difficult maize of how to best care for an elderly parent.
Nadine C
April 2022
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Thank you for your help
Lorraine K
April 2022
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Carol is warm and caring. She has stayed in touch with me checking on the status of my cousin for more than a year. I’m more than satisfied with her services.
Barbara S
April 2022
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Carol was very sweet and very helpful.
Patrice H
April 2022
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I can’t say enough about Carol Katz. This woman is the kindest person I’ve ever met. She helped me get through my mom’s dementia journey and into a perfect care facility. Thank you Carol, from the bottom of my heart.
Audrey A
April 2022
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she was very helpful giving me info I really wanted to handle things like visits by myself so have not called her back
Joann K
March 2022
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Very professional and helpful
Alison
March 2022
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Carol was really helpful putting me in touch with several assisted living places and very helpful. She went above and beyond to put me in touch with reps from homes and they all called and were super helpful.
Brittany A
February 2022
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Carol was absolutely wonderful to work with. Not only is she extremely knowledgeable, but she is compassionate and super responsive. Thank you for your help, Carol!!!
Margaret H
February 2022
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Carol is delightful to work with. She’s friendly while being professional and I have learned a lot.
Matt
February 2022
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5 stars!! Carol was a great help. She was in constant contact. She gave us lots of options and helped arrange for tours of different facilities! A true PRO!
Sharon
February 2022
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Thank you Carol Katz for being so kind and helping me so much like you did with my father. It really meant a lot to me. -Sharon
Dawn L
February 2022
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Carol reached out to me within MINUTES of speaking with your call center. She was so patient and kind while fielding my questions about placing my Mom. Knowing I have a resource like this has lifted such a weight from my shoulders and relieved me from feeling so overwhelmed by this process. Carol is quick to respond to my phone calls and gently, lovingly and HONESTLY responds to my endless barrage of inquiries. She has worked tirelessly to find a facility that meets all of our challenges! I’m so glad I called Seniorly and that Carol Katz is my guide.
Scott W
February 2022
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Carol is great. Responded promptly, very informative. I am lucky to have connected with her.
Douglas
January 2022
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Definite 5/5. She was proactive, full of useful information and advice, and was clearly the most important factor in our choosing to do a site visit at Mattison Crossing, where my cousin-in-law and her mom will be moving next week. Carol is a real gem!
Scott H
December 2021
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Carol Katz was so kind to me that I would give a thousand stars! There is nothing more difficult than having to tell a loved one that they need to move to assisted living. Carol knew the difficult position I was in and helped me in every way possible. She texted me on a regular basis asking how we were doing. This is exceptional kindness and service that in this day and age you simply do not get anymore. We were in awe of how someone could care so much. Carol is an angel in our eyes!
John D
December 2021
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Carol was caring and extremely knowledgeable on assisted living facilities. We found the perfect fit for my Aunt, and could not have done it without Carol's help. Our sincere thanks to Carol.
Diane J
November 2021
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Carol was very helpful to me to find an assisted living place for my mother. Plus she kept in touch with me the whole time.
Katherine M
November 2021
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Carol was always in touch. She researched facilities, was well informed, and helped steer me in the right direction.
Joylene A
November 2021
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The staff at Seniorly are always checking with you to see how you're progressing with your search and in my opinion, they are very caring and concerned people
Jack E
November 2021
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They really went out of the way for me to find a place.
Denise K
November 2021
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Carol was very caring and understanding
Angela L
November 2021
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Very efficient. It’s nice to receive assistance in an area that I know so little about.
Alexander S
November 2021
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Carol was excellent very caring and knowledgeable. She was always following up with our progress.
Lyl.3
January 2020
She was very caring and understanding
Catherine R
January 2020
Carol was always in touch. She researched facilities, was well informed, and helped steer me in the right direction.
Maryann P
January 2019
Carol has been more than helpful!
Ann H
January 2019
Talked to Carol. She is wonderful. She has sent me homes to check out
Stanley C
January 2019
I haven't been able to really work with Carol but she was extremely eager to help.
Jane S
January 2019
Carol is wonderful! She is very sweet and knowledgeable and supportive. The search is going, it will be a process
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