Expert Senior Care Guidance You Can Trust
CarePatrol of Rock County / Metro Rockford provides personalized senior care options tailored to the unique needs and quality of life of your loved ones. We specialize in connecting families with the best care in Rockford/Freeport, IL and Janesville/Beloit, WI.
Our Certified Senior Care Advisors guide you through every step of the senior care journey — at no cost to you.
Always free for families • Secure & Confidential
We Know How Hard This Can Be
When a loved one needs care, every decision feels enormous. You're not alone — and you don't have to figure it out by yourself.
Lost in Options
Assisted living, memory care, in-home care — the choices are overwhelming. We narrow them down to what truly fits.
Worried About Costs
Senior care costs are rising fast. We help you understand pricing and explore options that work within your budget.
Running Out of Time
Whether it's a sudden health event or a gradual decline, we move quickly to find the right care before it's too late.
We Are Your Trusted Guide
Services vary by community. With CarePatrol on your side, you'll know your needs will be met.
Assisted Living
Ideal for seniors needing assistance with daily activities like bathing and dressing, while enjoying a social and communal environment.
Memory Care
Specialized care for individuals with dementia or Alzheimer's, offering structured routines and secure environments to enhance safety.
Independent Living
Designed for active seniors who desire a maintenance-free lifestyle with access to amenities, without daily personal care services.
Nursing Homes
24/7 skilled nursing care for seniors with significant medical needs, often used for short-term rehabilitation or long-term care under Medicaid.
In-Home Care
Non-clinical assistance or skilled medical services at home, allowing seniors to age in place comfortably.
Respite Care
Temporary care services that provide relief for primary caregivers, ensuring loved ones continue to receive quality care.
Comparing Senior Care Costs
What's the difference? Don't worry — CarePatrol senior care advisory services are available at no cost to you.
Did you know that 7 out of 10 people will require long-term care during their lifetime? When a loved one is in need of senior care services, or if this becomes a decision you need to consider for yourself, it's a major choice to make.
Senior care costs have risen considerably in recent years and continue to climb. See our detailed Wisconsin long-term care costs breakdown to compare assisted living, memory care, and nursing home pricing. Many people don't consider the different ways to pay for care — including long-term care insurance, VA Aid & Attendance, and Wisconsin Family Care. CarePatrol makes the adjustment easier by helping you explore solutions that fit your needs and price range.
For more guidance tailored specifically to you, please reach out to your local senior care advisor at (608) 896-0620.
Better Together
Local expertise from CarePatrol combined with personalized care planning from LTCareNav — so nothing falls through the cracks.
Local Senior Care Advisory
CarePatrol's Certified Senior Care Advisors personally guide you through every care option in your area — at no cost to you.
Personalized Care Cost Projections
LTCareNav delivers free, personalized long-term care plans with detailed cost projections and financial planning tools — so you understand the true picture before making decisions.
A Plan That Protects Your Family
CarePatrol helps you find the right care for your loved one. LTCareNav helps you understand the true costs and create a plan that protects everyone involved — together, nothing falls through the cracks.
Carrie Grubanowitch, CSA®
CarePatrol of Rock County/Metro Rockford
Meet Carrie Grubanowitch
Carrie Grubanowitch is a Certified Senior Advisor (CSA)® who passionately advocates for seniors and their families navigating the complex challenges of later-life transitions. As a CarePatrol Senior Care Advisor serving Rock County and the Metro Rockford area, she helps families find the right assisted living, memory care, and independent living options.
With deep community knowledge of Rockford, Freeport, Janesville, and Beloit, Carrie personally tours facilities, understands their strengths, and matches families with the best fit for their care requirements and budget — always at no cost to the family.
Speak With Carrie — (608) 896-0620Other Services from Carrie
Beyond senior care placement, Carrie helps families with additional planning and advocacy services.
US Funeral Trust
Protect your family's assets with an irrevocable funeral trust. Funds are legally shielded from nursing home spend-downs and Medicaid, and released in 1-2 business days — no death certificate needed.
Carrie Cares
Carrie's personal advocacy initiative dedicated to supporting families through every stage of the senior care journey. More details coming soon.
Listen to Carrie
Hear Carrie share insights on senior care planning, family advocacy, and navigating the care system.
Your path to care planning and financial security.
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What Families Are Saying About Carrie
Real stories from families Carrie has helped through their senior care journey.
"Because someone handed me the flyer about Care Patrol a few days prior to my husband's release from the hospital, I was able to get the help I needed to place him from the hospital to the right Memory Care Community because of Carrie. The hospital was no help in guiding me or having the knowledge of care facilities beyond the hospital care. Carrie made calls late Friday afternoon after our first phone call. The following morning, we toured a memory care facility. I have given Carrie's flyer to many health care providers, friends and family. I am forever grateful for Carrie's kindness and prompt help in placing my husband!"
— Vicki
"Carrie was awesome. We met with her and she patiently educated us and asked the questions that we didn't know that we needed to ask. It was great having an advocate working on our behalf so that we could find the right solution for our dad's needs. She thought of things we would have never considered, like touring facilities at lunchtime so we could see the food quality and the ratio of male to female residents. Once we decided where to place my dad, she was thorough enough to visit him for several weeks after the initial placement to ensure he was adjusting well to his new home."
— A Grateful Family
"Carrie was wonderful to work with. We talked at 3:30 on a Wednesday and she visited my father that night at 6:30 to understand his situation and what needed to be done. Carrie coordinated with the facility's Social Services Director and Finance Director to ensure my father's Medicare was extended. She kept everyone updated and our family is so grateful for all her help and understanding the urgency to get things resolved quickly. She handled this very difficult and complex situation with professionalism and compassion."
— A Thankful Son
Carrie's Professional Certifications
Backed by industry-recognized credentials to provide the highest level of senior care guidance.
Certified Senior Advisor (CSA)
Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP)
Value-Based Care Specialist
National Placement & Referral Alliance (NPRA)
Let Carrie and LTCareNav Guide Your Family
In a moment, life changes. Speak with our Local Senior Care Advisors to get started, or take our free 60-second care snapshot to see where you stand.
Always free for families • No credit card required • Private and Secure
Senior Care Advisor Serving Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin
Carrie Grubanowitch is a Certified Senior Advisor (CSA®) and Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP®) serving families in Rockford IL, Freeport IL, Winnebago County, Stephenson County, Janesville WI, Beloit WI, and Rock County WI. CarePatrol of Rock County and Metro Rockford provides free senior care advisory services for assisted living, memory care, independent living, nursing homes, in-home care, and respite care.
Carrie holds certifications including Certified Senior Advisor (CSA®), Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP®), National Placement and Referral Alliance (NPRA) member, and AlignedCare™ certified. She partners with LTCareNav to provide personalized care cost projections and long-term care planning tools.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does CarePatrol cost? CarePatrol services are completely free for families. CarePatrol is compensated by the communities they work with.
What areas does Carrie serve? Rockford IL, Freeport IL, Winnebago County, Stephenson County, Janesville WI, Beloit WI, Rock County WI — Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin.
What is a Certified Senior Advisor? A CSA® is a professional with demonstrated expertise in senior care issues including health, finances, and social needs.
What types of senior care does CarePatrol help with? Assisted living, memory care, independent living, nursing homes, in-home care, and respite care.
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