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Guiding You Through Senior Transitions

One Call. One Guide. Every Step Covered.

Making it feel easier every step of the way

Monarch Senior Transitions was created to support families during one of life’s most meaningful and often overwhelming seasons.

Whether you're beginning to explore options for an aging parent, facing a hospital discharge, considering senior living, or planning ahead before a crisis occurs, you don't have to navigate it alone.

My role is simple: to help families understand their options, avoid costly mistakes, and move forward with clarity and confidence.

Cheryl DeLaby, senior placement advisor and senior care coach serving the Central Coast.

Meet Cheryl, Your Guide Through Life’s Transitions

Walking beside seniors and families through every step with heart

For nearly 20 years, Cheryl DeLaby has helped seniors and families navigate important life transitions involving housing, care, downsizing, and relocation.

Known for her calm presence, thoughtful approach, and practical guidance, Cheryl takes the time to understand each family's unique situation and goals. She believes no family should feel rushed, pressured, or overwhelmed when making important decisions for someone they love.

Her mission is not simply to help families find solutions—it's to help them feel supported, informed, and confident throughout the entire process.


WHY FAMILIES TRUST CHERYL

Experience That Brings Confidence and Peace of Mind

✓ Nearly 20 years serving seniors and families

✓ Licensed REALTOR® with expertise in senior transitions

✓ RCFE Professional with knowledge of assisted living regulations and operations

✓ Experience navigating senior living, memory care, home care, and housing decisions

✓ Objective guidance focused on what's best for your family

✓ A single trusted guide through decisions often handled by multiple professionals

as a licensed rcfe professional

As a licensed RCFE professional, Cheryl understands the inner workings of assisted living and board-and-care communities — not just from the outside, but from how they are regulated, licensed, and monitored.

at the heart of every decision families face are the same questions:

• Will my loved one be safe?
• Will they be cared for properly?
• Can we afford this — now and in the years ahead?

Cheryl helps families navigate these questions with clarity and insight, offering the guidance needed to move forward with confidence.

she knows the questions families don’t always think to ask:

• How licensing affects the type of care a community can legally provide
• What inspection reports, and complaints really mean
• Whether staffing feels aligned with your loved one’s needs
• The small details that quietly impact daily quality of life
• How costs may change over time — and how to plan ahead

This kind of behind-the-scenes insight helps families see beyond appearances so they can feel confident they’re making the right choice for their loved one.

Cheryl’s role is not to push a placement, it’s to walk beside you as a trusted steady guide.
She helps you slow down, ask the questions that matter most, and feel steady and confident in your decisions.

professional Experience & credentials

That Bring Confidence and Peace of Mind