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Senior Care Authority

If you are looking for senior placement services in Greater Annapolis | Washington, DC Metro Area and the Surrounding Areas, then call our local owners to set up your consultation.

Meet the Owner

Eddie Dayton, CSA, CDP Area Owner

Eddie Dayton, CSA, CDP

Area Owner

Eddie is the owner of Senior Care Authority of Greater Annapolis, serving Anne Arundel, Howard, Montgomery, Prince George’s, and Queen Anne’s counties. He is a Certified Senior Advisor (CSA), a Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP), and a certified educator for Beyond Driving with Dignity, a nationally recognized self-assessment program for older drivers.

Eddie’s passion for senior care is deeply personal. As a teenager, he watched his mother and aunt struggle to care for his grandfather after the loss of his grandmother. His grandfather, who lost his sight while serving in World War II, required increasing levels of support. As weeks turned into months, the physical and emotional toll of caregiving grew, eventually leading the family to hire a live-in caregiver and later transition him to a nursing home. Looking back, Eddie recognizes how much his family could have benefited from the guidance and advocacy of a senior care advisor during that challenging time. Years later, his perspective deepened further when his father-in-law was diagnosed with dementia, reinforcing just how complex and emotional senior care decisions can be.

After a 20-plus-year career as a print media publisher, Eddie found his true calling in helping families navigate these transitions. Through Senior Care Authority, he provides eldercare consulting and personalized placement services, helping families understand their options and make informed decisions about independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing.

Eddie personally tours and evaluates senior living communities, interviews staff, and reviews state regulatory reports to ensure families have accurate, transparent information. He works one-on-one with families to assess care needs, coordinate and accompany community tours, assist with negotiations and paperwork, and provide follow-up support after placement. His mission is to advocate for families, reduce stress, and guide them with clarity and compassion during one of life’s most difficult journeys.

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Your Advisor will meet with you in person to discuss your options and then accompany you on visits to places that meet your criteria. We ensure that all your questions are answered, and assist with paperwork and negotiations. The hallmark of our service commitment is that we are by your side every step of the way.

We are paid a referral fee by the communities and care homes so there is no cost to you for our placement services. In the rare case where we are not contracted with a community, your Advisor will let you know at the outset and explain any fees that might be incurred, should you choose that location. You can expect total transparency from us and we respect your right to choose.

Company History

Senior Care Authority

Senior Care Authority® was founded in 2009 by Frank and Michele Samson of Sonoma, California. They opened a local placement agency and learned everything there was to know about finding the right care situation for an older adult needing help with activities of daily living. They came to the Senior Care space with successful business development skills in their past as well as personal family experience finding care solutions. The business took off, primarily due to their diligence, compassion, and commitment to helping families.

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