The Care Compass is free to use. Here's exactly how we sustain it — and the principles that protect our editorial independence.
The Care Compass earns money through affiliate referral fees. When you use a service we recommend — such as an online estate planning tool or a senior care placement service — we may receive a fee from that company. This does not affect the price you pay. And it does not influence which services we recommend or how we write about them.
We only feature services we believe are genuinely useful to families navigating long-term care. We do not accept payment to feature a product we wouldn't otherwise recommend.
Any page that contains affiliate links includes a clear disclosure statement. We never hide commercial relationships.
Our guides, checklists, and educational content are written to inform — not to sell. The goal is to help families make better decisions, regardless of whether they use any service we mention.
Your email address and any other information you share with us is never sold to third parties. Ever.
As of March 2026, The Care Compass has or is pursuing affiliate relationships with the following types of services:
| Category | What it is | How we earn |
|---|---|---|
| Online estate planning | Services like Trust & Will that help families create wills, POAs, and healthcare directives online | Referral fee per purchase |
| Senior living placement | Services like A Place for Mom that help families find assisted living communities | Referral fee per placement |
| LTC insurance | Long-term care insurance quote and referral services | Referral fee per qualified lead |
If you have questions about our affiliate relationships or editorial standards, email us at [email protected].