Disclaimer
HearthRow helps families find licensed adult family homes and similar small residential care homes. We are not a care home, and the information on this site is general only.
What HearthRow does
HearthRow is a free matching and information service for families looking for a small, family-style home for an aging or disabled adult. We help you find licensed or certified homes near you.
We do not provide care, housing, medical services, nursing services, legal services, or financial services. We are not a government agency, and we do not make placement decisions for you.
Because rules vary by state, please confirm a home’s current state license or certification yourself and visit the home before deciding.
Important limits on our information
The content on HearthRow is for general, educational purposes only. It is not medical advice, nursing advice, legal advice, or financial advice.
Always talk with the older adult’s doctor or other qualified professional about health and care needs. For licensing and care rules, check with your state’s licensing agency. For legal or financial questions, please speak with a qualified professional.
We do not promise that a home will have openings, meet every need, or be the right fit. Costs, services, and care levels can change, and they vary widely by state and by home.
How contact and matching work
When you contact HearthRow, we ask only for contact details and basic information about the type of home you are looking for. We do not ask for medical records, diagnoses, financial account numbers, or other sensitive records.
If you choose to be matched, we share your contact details with homes that may be a fit, but only with your consent. You can always choose not to move forward with any home.
Some homes pay HearthRow a flat fee when we connect them with a family. It never changes what you pay, and you are never under any obligation.
Medicaid and cost information
Any Medicaid information on HearthRow is general only and is not tied to being matched with a home. Medicaid rules, waiver programs, and payment options vary by state, and they can change.
In many states, room and board is usually paid privately, while Medicaid waivers may help with the personal-care part for some people. These are typical patterns, not quotes or guarantees.
Please confirm all payment details directly with the home and with the right state or county office before making decisions.
Your responsibility to verify details
Before choosing any home, please verify:
- the home’s current license or certification
- what services it offers
- staff training and staffing levels
- visiting rules, house rules, and move-in requirements
- total monthly cost and what is included
We strongly encourage families to tour the home, ask questions, and compare options carefully. A warm, respectful home should also feel safe, clear, and honest.
Other site terms and privacy
Please also review our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service to understand how we handle information and how the site works.
By using HearthRow, you understand that the site is only a starting point for your search. Final decisions should always be based on your own review, the home’s current information, and guidance from qualified professionals where needed.
HearthRow helps you search for licensed homes, but you still need to verify the license, tour the home, and check costs and care details yourself.