Housing. Services. Support. For Life.
Planning A Life, LLC is a bold, mission-driven organization dedicated to helping families turn visionary housing and life plans into real, sustainable solutions for long-term stability. We support individuals of all ages, diagnoses and support needs, whether formally diagnosed or not. We meet people where they are, walk with them to where they want to go and believe that: Where there’s a will, there’s always a way, with the right resources, plan and team. We offer a fresh perspective and clear-eyed support for your unique journey—even as it evolves and takes unexpected turns.
What We Do:
We deliver full-spectrum services to help you reach your housing, school, work and community goals and dreams. Whether you’re trying to secure the right benefits, planning long-term care and legacy, or just need to hear what you are doing right and how to take one step at a time, we are here for you. We refuse to be a dead-end, let's get creative!
A to Z Housing Planning
Housing, Condo, Congregate, Family/Multifamily Owned, Agency Owned? Whatever the vision, we make it happen.
- Property Location Identification, Assessment, Renovation Planning, Architectural Design & Development
- Housemate and Family, Matching & Recruitment
- Funding Strategies/Budget Creation
- Establishing your LLC & Business structure
- MassHealth & DDS Benefits
- Services & Staff Agreements
Staffing Solutions
- Staffing solutions & strategic planning
- Live-in model design for overnight emergency support, agreements & onboarding
- Recruitment, screening & role matching
- Staff training on specific needs and strategies of residents and household
- Performance oversight, supervision and replacement coordination
Property Support
- Historic preservation consultation
- Coordination of inspections, repairs, supplies and maintenance
- Bill payment management
- Resident accommodations (504), rent/service agreements
- Relationships with Housing Authorities & Zoning Boards
What Makes Us Different?
We enthusiastically say, "Yes!"
We center real inclusion—anchored in what people actually want, not just what’s available.
We learn from you as we help plan and build lives that reflect real hopes, not just systems.
We work across generations, guiding whole families through every twist, turn and transition.
We say yes, then figure out how. Creative problem-solving is our default setting.
Whether you're facing uncertainty about the future, struggling with staffing, day services,
rent collection, inspections, training—or just trying to start somewhere—we meet you there.
If it matters to you, it matters to us. Let’s build it together.
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