The problem we set out to fix
When a family needs to move a loved one to a new care facility, they're typically referred to a placement agency. These agencies present themselves as free advocates for families — but they're paid $4,000 to $10,000 per placement by the facilities themselves.
That means the "advisor" helping your family choose a facility is financially incentivized to steer you toward whoever pays the highest commission — not whoever provides the best care.
CareSwaps was built to break that model completely. We charge families a flat fee and take zero commissions from facilities. Ever.
Our founding principle
"The family is our client. Not the facility. That one decision changes everything about how we operate, what we recommend, and who we answer to."
What we actually do
CareSwaps coordinates the full logistics of a voluntary care facility transfer in Colorado. Most families don't realize how complex this process is until they're in the middle of it:
- Who verifies your Medical Durable Power of Attorney so facilities accept it without pushback?
- Who tracks the 42-day Colorado Medicaid therapeutic leave window so you don't accidentally lose the current bed?
- Who coordinates the medical records transfer, the 30-day notice, the NEMT transport, and the room setup at the new facility?
- Who makes sure the receiving facility's care team actually knows your loved one's routines, preferences, and needs?
Right now, the answer is: you do. Alone. CareSwaps changes that.
Our values
Zero Commissions
We never accept referral fees from facilities. Our only income is the flat fee you pay us directly.
HIPAA First
Every system we use has a signed BAA. Your loved one's health information stays protected at every step.
Radical Transparency
We show you exactly what we're doing, what each step costs, and why we're recommending each facility.
Colorado-Focused
We know Colorado Medicaid rules, transfer rights law, and the regional facility landscape inside and out.
Who we are
CareSwaps is Careswaps LLC, based in Fort Collins, Colorado. We are a small, focused team built around a single mission: making care transitions less chaotic and more dignified for Colorado families.
We are not a referral agency, a placement service, or a directory. We are a coordination service — and that distinction matters enormously to the families we work with.