Testimonials
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(Left to right: Linda Halloran, Karen Reep and Susan Balog)
I have had nothing but great experiences with Linda and Personal Placement. After providing a no hassle placement for my older brother, I can say that Personal Placement personnel are still in our support after placement continuing to provide top notch service – they get my highest rating!
Karen was a saving grace throughout the process of trying to find an appropriate, safe, and happy placement for both of my parents in a very short time. Due to unexpected medical issues we had very little time to make unplanned for decisions and Karen is the only reason we were able to do so. My first contact with her was while my mother was in the hospital. Karen walked me through every step of the process and supported me emotionally before we were even able to begin to look for placement. Honestly her ability to listen and be supportive was better than any therapy.
Karen kept in touch on a regular basis offering guidance & advice, answering questions, making contacts, and being a shoulder to cry on.
Without question I will recommend Karen to anyone facing this daunting process. There is proverb that asks, how do you eat an elephant? The answer is, one bite at a time. Karen allows you to do that, she breaks tasks down and helps you tackle them. Karen is as efficient as Chick-fil-A, as friendly as Disney, and as classy as Tiffany’s. Don’t go it alone, let Karen walk this journey with you.
Linda helped me through a very difficult time with my loved one. Her knowledge, compassion and patience regarding my situation was amazing. Linda never failed to respond to my many questions and fears. I’m not sure how I would have navigated this difficult situation without her.
Great experience and lots of help! (from Karen)
I had an excellent experience using Linda Halloran to help find a personal care home for my sister. From the very beginning, she was compassionate, attentive, and genuinely invested in understanding my specific needs and concerns. She took the time to listen, answered every question thoroughly, and guided me through what could have been an overwhelming process with patience and clarity.
Her knowledge of available care homes and attention to matching the right environment, level of care, and personal preferences made all the difference. I never felt rushed or pressured; instead, I felt supported every step of the way. Thanks to her dedication and professionalism, we were able to find a personal care home that feels safe, comfortable, and truly like the right fit.
I am extremely grateful for her support and would highly recommend Linda to anyone seeking reliable, compassionate assistance in finding quality personal care for a loved one.
It was such a pleasure working with Karen. Finding care for a loved one is very stressful when dealing with health facilities. Thanks to Karen, she did all the legwork and gave us options. She communicated everything and took the burden from us.
Thank you Linda! Your prompt attention and knowledge is greatly appreciated. You’ve been a wonderful help during this “difficult time”.
What a phenomenal experience! I would highly recommend considering Personal Placement. I have worked with Karen over the past few weeks on a placement for a family member. Karen’s communication is stellar. I always knew what was going on through both texts and emails and she responded to me very quickly. She had rich knowledge of facilities and it was obvious she quickly developed relationships to help provide the best support for my family. My family member was placed into a fantastic facility less than two weeks from when we contacted Karen. I give this organization my highest endorsement. Thank you Karen! I truly will miss working with you.
Linda Halloran was a great resource for us at our time in need finding quick placement for a loved one. She quickly identified what we were looking for in an independent living facility and made it quite easy to get in contact with the right folks to make the move happen.
It is difficult to put into words the gratitude I feel towards Linda Halloran and her efforts in getting a family member placed in a Personal Care Home. For several reasons, I knew (and so did Linda) this was not going to be an easy placement; however, Linda was not only undeterred by this knowledge, I believe it fueled her desire to find the right fit. Her care and concern, along with her seemingly unlimited resources led to an eventual placement that was perfect for us all. My family member could not be happier which gives me the peace of mind that it was the perfect choice. I will be forever grateful for her efforts.
I can’t say enough wonderful things about my experience working with Susan Balog. From start to finish she was incredibly helpful, compassionate, and professional. It was truly an absolutely pleasure working with Susan with all her support and guidance. Thank you, thank you!!
From the bottom of my heart, thank you! Linda was so efficient, knowledgeable, and kind through this difficult process. Thanks to her, I found a good fit for my mom and peace of mind going forward. She was also respectful of my time and every detail of our needs. Thank you isn’t enough. Forever grateful and would recommend Linda to all.
Linda Halloran of Personal Placement did an absolutely excellent job of stepping in and assisting me with placement of my older sibling. After weeks of running into red tape and several admin road blocks while trying to place my loved one, Linda was recommeded to me by a case social worker. Linda went to work on my case immediately. She recommended locations that fit my loved ones needs, guided me through the administrative process, and communicated tirelessly with all parties involved to ensure an easy, safe and completely smooth transition toward placement for my family member. Extremely satisfied with the results of her work, I give Linda and Personal Placement six stars! I completely recommend!
Thank you to Linda Halloran for all your help during such a stressful time. I haven’t encountered anyone that was as kind as you were throughout the whole process and I really appreciate it. Thank you again.
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 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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
