Testimonials
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(Left to right: Linda Halloran, Karen Reep and Susan Balog)
Linda Halloran has been a lifeline for me throughout the past 3 years. I’ve had to move my mother out of her home and twice more after that.
Linda provided me with detailed information about possible places that might fit her needs. However, she went over and above by really listening to my concerns and trying to give me guidance (as well as an opportunity to vent).
Moving a loved one is never easy and the senior care climate is difficult to navigate. Linda made an extremely difficult situation more bearable. I’d highly recommend her.
Linda was great to work with as we transitioned my dad into a personal care home While the decision to do so was tough, Linda helped us find the perfect fit for my dad – a very clean and quiet place that was within his budget. She knew so many places that we did not, and provided many ideas for us to explore. She helped to coordinate the initial visits down to gathering all the needed paperwork for the move. She was patient with us as we made our visits and very on top of the details once we made our choice. I would certainly recommend Linda and Personal Placement to anyone who is going through the process of searching for a personal care home for their loved one. Thank you Linda from both my mom and I – we truly appreciate it.
I have had the pleasure of working with Karen Reep with Personal Placement; not only once, but twice, to find personal care for my father. She made very stressful times much easier on me and my family. Knowing that the research and resources had already been vetted, I only needed to worry about scheduling visits and deciding which one best fit my father and his needs. Karen’s service was truly invaluable to us. I would work with her and the team again, and would not hesitate to recommend them to any family or friend that should find themselves with the same need.
I didn’t know that a service such as Personal Placement, Senior Living Finder Service of Western PA, even existed until I was placed in touch with Linda Halloran by the Social Services department within Genesis North Hills Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation.
My wife had suffered a series of hard falls in our home during late winter and early spring, which led to a sudden collapse of leg strength and inability to walk in March. An ambulance trip to the local ER resulted in assignment to a local skilled nursing and rehab facility for further treatment.
After our insurance coverage expired, and further treatment could not be continued at the skilled nursing center, I was at a loss to determine the next step. That’s when Linda entered our world to skillfully and professionally guide us through the maze. She came to our hospital room to interview us personally, and help determine the next best steps for our needs. Speed was of the essence.
Within hours she had arranged for my sister-in-law and I to tour a local assisted living facility only minutes from my home. My initial apprehension about the selection process was eased significantly after the first visit. But, there was more. Linda had also arranged for a second tour with a nearby facility to give us another choice in very short order. My sister-in-law and I were then very quickly able to make a decision based on a location that we felt best suited my wife’s personality, rather than on financial considerations alone. And the facility even permitted Saturday move-ins, which just fit our situation perfectly.
I could not have asked for a smoother, more professional, transition than that which Linda Halloran afforded us on very short notice. And Linda’s work does not stop after the placement. She does continue to inquire about on my wife’s progress, and our satisfaction with our facility of choice. Thank you, Linda, for your excellent service.
Just wanted to express my gratitude for Linda’s expert counsel, guidance, personal assistance and confident assurance in helping me through the process, and anxiety, of finding the perfect facility for my dear friend. Linda really personified, with great care and compassion, the agency’s name “Personal Placement” and again, I’m so grateful that Linda helped me. Thank you Linda for all your expert guidance and support.
Thank you Linda for finding us a BEAUTIFUL new home for my father. After three years of decline, it became clear that we needed professional care for him to maintain an acceptable standard of living. You found the perfect home which meets his needs and is in the right location and fit our budget. He is very happy there, LOVES the food, and the staff could not be more helpful and friendly! On site management by the owners really makes it a very special place! Thank you again!
My wife and I were recently rushed into finding a Personal Care Facility for both my brother and sister-in-law. We were fortunate to be given the name of Susan Balog of Personal Placement. Without Susan I don’t think that we would have been successful. Susan took on the responsibility of helping us find a suitable and affordable care home for both. Susan followed-up with us and communicated throughout the challenging process. I can’t say enough about her individual attention to our needs and professionalism. I highly recommend her services to anyone faced with this challenging situation.
Personal Placement’s Linda Halloran offered wonderful help to our family as my wife moved from skilled nursing and rehab to memory care. As those of you involved, know, these transitions are a time of uncertainty, stress, and, overall, information overload. Linda and Personal Placement came highly recommended by two independent social workers helping my family. Linda provided crisp, timely, and useful information for our review about transition alternatives that fit our needs. We visited each alternative and were able to make a clear choice for my wife’s placement. We could not have accomplished my wife’s transition so smoothly without Linda’s guidance. A quick and effective transition was not only advantageous for my wife’s well-being, but it was critical for stabilizing and clarifying our financial strategy for my wife’s care. I recommend Personal Placement and Ms. Halloran to you without reservation.
Thank goodness for Linda at Personal Placement! She made a smooth transition for an otherwise confusing time for our Dad and family. With her expertise, you feel you’re in good hands. Very professional and warm. Thank you for your guidance.
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you! My husband was recently in a rehab facility and we were notified that he needed to leave. No assistance was provided by the rehab facility just a general “he needs moved in two days.” Karen was a true blessing and dove right in offering options. She found a great place that fit our budget with super, caring staff. I can rest easy knowing that my husband is in a great facility, receiving excellent care all thanks to Karen.
It was great working with Linda! I had to find a memory care facility quickly for my mom. I was so impressed how Linda was able to quickly find appropriate facilities for my mom within her budget . Linda was so personable and we are so grateful that she was able to help our mom!
Just a note to say how much I appreciated all of Linda’s help getting my aunt admitted. My family is very grateful!
I needed to find a memory care facility in the North Hills for my father within a short period of time. A skilled facility referred me to Personal Placement and I had the pleasure of working with Susan to locate a facility. Susan answered all of my questions and assisted me by providing a long list of homes to select from. She took the time to set up all of the tours for me in a very short period of time. With her tremendous assistance and support, I was able to find a great place for my dad that offered the right amount of care for his condition. I cannot thank Susan and Personal Placement enough for making this process as worry-free as possible.
(Left to right: Linda Halloran, Karen Reep and Susan Balog)
I highly recommend Susan. I was recommended to her from a home care facility. My mother needed a living facility for her dementia after my father passed away. Susan was a true pro and exceptionally knowledgeable about the industry. Our family could not of navigated the process without her. Susan was on top of every request and made us feel comfortable along the way. We are grateful for all she has done for us.
Linda was excellent to work with. She was very professional and committed to helping find a facility for my sister. We had a long and complicated search and Linda never gave up hope to find the appropriate facility to meet the special needs of my sister. She was a godsend to me and my family in the search. I am happy to say my sister is now in a facility that meets her needs and is very happy there. All of this would not have been possible if not for the excellent service Linda provided.
Personal Placement did an amazing job in assisting me in finding an appropriate placement for my dad. My dad is thriving at his new facility. It was a perfect match for him and his needs. At first everything was so overwhelming for me. Once Personal Placement stepped in, they really helped me gather information and made the process so smooth. Karen was by my side every step of the way. Karen saved so much time for me. Working full time and assisting my dad was very overwhelming. Her communication is top notch. She helped me through a very difficult time. Without a doubt, I recommend Karen at Personal Placement for a loved one. She was knowledgeable, dependable, and empathetic. She went above and beyond to help me and I am forever grateful.
I had the privilege of working with Susan. The social worker at the rehab facility gave me her name and number. I could not have navigated this process without her. We discussed the issues facing my husband and Susan researched various facilities within my parameters to find the best faciilties to meet and address his needs. Susan was phenomenal with her communication. I knew exactly what was happening and what to expect. She followed up with every concern I had and made me feel comfortable along this journey. It wasn’t easy, but Susan made it so much easier. I am very thankful for her help and support.
Linda and her team proved to be a great help to me in selecting an assisted living facility for an elderly friend I was helping. They were very knowledgeable about matching my friend’s needs with the service capacity of various facilities. They were also very kind and patient when dealing with me and my friend.
Linda helped my wife find a personal care home for my father in law and was such a pleasure to work with and provided an invaluable service. Without Linda’s professional and quick help I’m not sure how we would have gotten through everything. Thank you Linda!
We had a week to find a memory care facility for our mom and an assisted living facility for our dad. We wanted our parents to not only be in the same facility together but in the same room and be close by. We made several inquiries and the best we could find was a nine month wait and “who knows how long” wait times. Susan found the perfect facility for the family within days. She not only found the facility but also made arrangements and walked us through the process. Our family is very grateful for Susan and cannot thank her enough for all her help, she is very caring and made the whole process worry-free.
Thank you Susan
Linda was truly a godsend to me and my family at a time of great need. With my father’s sudden passing we needed to move very quickly to find mom a new place to live and be cared for. Linda helped us at every turn to navigate , select, and place mom in a wonderful environment. Linda is extremely professional, knowledgeable, responsive, and friendly. I can’t thank Linda enough for her help.
Karen has been immensely helpful with my mother-in-law’s placement. My husband and I highly recommend Karen, she is efficient, a good listener, and very timely with her responses. She was able to locate a great place in our budget, in the general vicinity of where we all live.
Moving my 93 year old mother into assisted living was a difficult decision to make, but I was not alone. A social worker at AHN referred me to Susan, at Personal Placement, who helped me tremendously in finding the right place. She began by asking about my mother’s needs and in what area I would be interested in looking. She provided me with a number of facilities to consider and If any looked good to me, Susan arranged tours and a contact person to meet with. She followed up with me afterwards to see how the visits went. All along, Susan helped guide me through the process for which I am grateful. Thank you Susan!
I believe in miracles and Linda Halloran truly is an angel. I felt like Linda had a solution to my difficult circumstances before I even finished telling my long story with a few web-like twists and turns. Linda walked me through every step of the way, stayed in close contact with me while submitting the proper documentation to the facility and all doctors involved. All the while, I could sense her professional, compassionate and most importantly her understanding character. Our newly placed resident could not be happier. Linda is a Shining Star in my mind and I am forever grateful for her assistance throughout this process.
I was directed to Karen Reep placement service by a friend when I needed guidance to find a respite facility for my husband. From the first conversation we had there was an instant connection with her voice and true concern for my anxiety regarding my situation. She’s truly a wonderful person and professional especially when you don’t know where to turn. I trust her abilities and have a great feeling knowing that she was doing an excellent job. I have also referred her service to other people who are in the same situation as I was. I highly recommend her service to anyone who needs help.