Understand the cost of care, and your options for what comes next.
Care. Costs. Money. Housing. The House.
Jessica Solomon helps families navigate aging, care costs, housing decisions, and the resources available to them.
Book a ConsultationYou don't need every answer. You need clarity on what comes next.
What happens when you reach out?
Before you decide how to pay for care, compare your options.
Same situation, two ways to move through it. Every family's outcome depends on its own facts.
A rushed decision
- 1A care need creates urgency.
- 2The family considers selling the home immediately.
- 3Care costs, potential taxes, and alternatives may not be fully understood.
A clearer plan
- 1Understand care needs and likely costs.
- 2Review the home, available resources, and family priorities.
- 3Explore appropriate housing and financing options with qualified professionals.
- 4Make an informed decision about the next step.
Founder and Credibility
Jessica Solomon
Founder, Next Best Home
20+ years of experience in senior care marketing and local professional relationships. A Santa Barbara resident since 1995, working in senior care since 2004.
In plain terms: she helps families connect care decisions with financial clarity, housing considerations, and trusted professionals. You get a clear picture of what care costs, what your housing options mean, and which local experts you can count on.
CA DRE #01972520 | Agent, Celerity Real Estate (DRE #01965367)
What Families Say
5.0average on Google, 44 reviewsJessica was very helpful
Marino Jose
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Great resource! Jessica is one of the most knowledgeable people I've met in the industry. Thanks!
Avery Hom
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Great resource!
Jaysen Longtin
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I appreciate this information
Lisa Coleman
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Loved using this resource - highly informative and very helpful!
Kerri Z.
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Great resource! Trusted advisor!
Michael Boucher
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Great resource for a challenging industry!
Jon Standring
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Best service around. Highly recommend
Vincent Clark
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Really helpful information! Sometimes it can be confusing to figure things out.
Stephanie Rosso
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Highly recommend.
Shevon Hoover
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Knowledge is power. Next Best Home is a terrific resource to help you powerfully make some tough decisions.
Ross Budrakey
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Support in connecting me to a local consultant who helped tremendously
Nicole Obenshine
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Very helpful and easy to navigate website.
Michael Neville
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It's great to have a place to explore local resources and get informed about living options. It's tough to navigate care changes and having support and guidance makes the process easier.
Crystal Gallo
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I highly recommend Next Best Home! It is a phenomenal resource for those needing help with the transition of their loved ones and the assisted living process. Very thankful to have found this site.
My And
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This is a very helpful resource for families navigating difficult situations for their loved ones.
Becky Mosgofian
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A great resource for seniors and their families!
Mark Maimon
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Great info!
Jen Narragon
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Next Best Home is a game-changer in the search for senior living!
Scott Axelrod
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Next Best Homes is a STAND OUT tool to navigate through the Assisted Living Process. This website is easy to use, quick, and free!!
Cheryl DeLaby
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Next Best Home was so valuable to our family. Thank you!
Gabriel Carter
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Great experience with Jessica and the team. Navigating the waters for the care necessary was tough to do without the confidence and information we were provided.
Justin Dees
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Very useful!! This helped me to research various options for my family. I highly recommend!
Jennie Solomon
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Great resource for both families and professionals in the field!
Matt Maxwell
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great website for Assisted Living options
Allison Marcillac
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Next Best Home is a very helpful website for Assisted Living options. It is a wonderful resource for individuals and families who are walking through this transition.
Dr. Lauren Guy
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Great site for senior living options!
Eric Terril
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Resourceful site for Assisted Living- highly recommend!!!
Erika Papac
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great website and awesome service!
Brandon Scott
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Great website
Laine Amaral
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An excellent resource. Tremendously helpful.
EmmaClaire Brock
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great resource to find home and price ranges. highly recommend!
Tom Oakes
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Great resource for elder care and senior living options.
Pat Wilkinson
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Such a terrific and much needed service for the industry!!
Jdcraddk
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This is sooooo helpful! Thank you!
Julie Solomon
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great site!!!
Sharvani Srinivas
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I cannot speak more highly about this service.
Lauren Passoff
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This was so helpful for my family's search for assisted living. Thanks!
Skyler Maru
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Great website, so valuable.
Alan Gallegos
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Incredibly helpful resource!!
Genice Gallegos
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I have worked with Next Best Home and find it incredibly helpful and professional. I would recommend this company to anyone who needs the service.
Stacie Dawes
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Next Best Home saved us so much time and energy. Such a great reliable resource. Highly recommend to anyone who needs results fast! Thanks again!
Joe Beraldo
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Just an incredible breath of information and impeccable customer service. I highly recommend Next Best Home to help you with your senior living situations.
Jacob Tell
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Common Situations
Families Face
- A loved one needs care sooner than expected
- A home sale is part of the plan, but timing is uncertain
- Family members have different opinions about next steps
- Assets exist, but decisions feel overwhelming
- Legal, financial, and care considerations are interconnected
- There is uncertainty about where to begin
Common Costly
Mistakes
- Making major decisions before understanding all available options
- Waiting until a crisis limits flexibility
- Treating care, financial, legal, and housing decisions as separate conversations
- Working with professionals who don't understand the broader aging journey
- Focusing on a single solution before understanding the full picture
We Help You Navigate With the Right Expertise
We work alongside a network of experienced professionals who understand the complexities of senior transitions. Together, we help you explore strategies and resources that complement your family's goals, style, and unique circumstances.
The right combination depends on your family's priorities, timeline, and needs.
What does a consultation help you understand?
It starts with your care concerns, then covers what comes next. In a free 30-minute conversation, families can discuss:
Care options and likely costs, using real local numbers
Whether staying home or moving may fit your situation
Questions about keeping, renting, or selling a home
Whether an introduction to a licensed lending or real estate professional could help
Other trusted local resources for your situation
Next Best Home is an educational resource, not a placement agency. Lending and real estate conversations happen with licensed professionals, with their applicable disclosures.
Let's Start With a Conversation
Schedule a complimentary 30-minute family consultation. We'll listen, help clarify your situation, and identify potential resources and next steps worth exploring. No obligation. No pressure. Just guidance.
30 minutes can bring clarity and peace of mind.
Next Best Home is an educational resource.
We do not provide legal, tax, financial, investment, or lending advice.
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