About Us

Name: The Lowcountry
Address: 1240 Winnowing Way, Suite 102, Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, SC, US
Telephone: (843) 233-9251

Senior Care Authority has been serving older adults for over a decade, providing support in finding the best care for all seniors.

Senior Care Authority makes navigating senior care options in The Lowcountry seamless and with much less stress on the family. We are local experts who live and work in the same community we proudly serve.

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Meet with a certified senior care advisor based in your area, familiar with local options.

Home & Care Selection

You can be confident that any provider we recommend meets our highest standards.

Eldercare Support

We’ll schedule tours and accompany you on visits, so you can get real-time feedback.

Senior Care Authority

If you are looking for senior placement services in The Lowcountry and the Surrounding Areas, then call our local owners to set up your consultation.

Meet the Owner

Renee Allison-Riley, CSA®, CDP

Area Owner

Certified Senior Advisor®

Renee owns and operates Senior Care Authority of the Lowcountry, which serves 12 counties from Charleston, SC to Savannah, GA. Throughout her career, Renee has led with a service mindset founded on integrity, authenticity, and empowering others. After spending 20 years with a Fortune 500 company, Renee was looking for a change and a way to give back to the community more directly.

After seeing the challenges her parents, as well as aunts and uncles, faced when navigating care for their loved ones, it became clear to her that families need and deserve practical guidance and compassionate support when navigating senior living and care options. In 2022, Renee opened Senior Care Authority of the Lowcountry to support her vision of making a difference in the lives of seniors and their families. With a wealth of experience in understanding the unique needs of older adults, Renee provides personalized recommendations and resources that empower families to make informed decisions. She is passionate about creating tailored solutions that prioritize comfort, safety, and quality of life for her clients. Renee is a Certified Senior Advisor® and a Certified Dementia Practitioner. She serves on the Charleston Walk to End Alzheimer’s Planning Committee, she is a Lowcountry Senior Network Board Member, and she volunteers with Respite Care Charleston. In 2026, Renee won Best Senior Care Advocate in the “Best of Mount Pleasant” Reader’s Choice Awards. 2026 marks the third consecutive year that Renee has been recognized in the category of Best Senior Care Advocate.

Renee is a Charleston native and has a genuine love for the Lowcountry. She lives in Mt. Pleasant, SC with her husband, two children, and two rescue dogs.

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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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Founder and CEO, Frank Samson launched Senior Care Authority® in 2009 with our first location in Sonoma County, California. Previously, Frank built a concierge travel-based franchise into a premier global brand with over 75 franchise owners. With his 20 years of expertise in the franchise industry and a passion to help families and their aging loved ones, Frank identified a need in the senior industry for a concierge approach to help families through challenging and stressful circumstances.

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