About Us

Name: Hampton Roads, VA
Address: Norfolk, VA, 23510, US
Telephone: (757) 979-2500

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 Hampton Roads, VA 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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Senior Care Authority

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

Meet the Team

Kevin Marven CSA, CDP

Owner

Certified Senior Advisor

Certified Dementia Practitioner

Meet Kevin & Melinda: Your Trusted Senior Care Advisors in Hampton Roads, VA
Kevin and Melinda, a dedicated husband-and-wife team, are the new owners of Senior Care Authority in Hampton Roads, VA. Their mission is to help families navigate the emotional and often confusing journey of finding the right senior living options for an aging loved one.
Having cared for their parents through this process, they know firsthand how tough it can be. The overwhelming number of choices, budgeting concerns, specific care needs, and extensive paperwork can make the experience daunting. Seeing a gap in local support, they brought their expertise to the area to make things easier for families like yours.
With a personal, hands-on approach, Kevin and Melinda are your advocates. They’ll help you explore options, visit communities that fit your needs, and make informed decisions. Their deep ties to the area and strong professional connections ensure you are in trusted hands.
Their promise? “To provide expert guidance, simplify the process, reduce your stress, and ensure you receive the best possible living advice with care and compassion.” Kevin is a Certified Senior Advisor (CSA) and Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP) with years of experience in medicine and biotech. He’s out in the community daily, touring assisted living, independent living, and memory care options to give families the latest, most up-to-date insights when making decisions.

Melinda (Missy) Marven CDP, SRES

Owner

Certified Dementia Practitioner

Senior Real Estate Specialist

Melinda, a Senior Care Advisor, Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP), and Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES), brings expertise and heartfelt guidance to seniors and their families faced with navigating complex care and housing decisions.
Melinda excels at guiding care choices and, when needed, skillfully markets your real estate to fund your next move. She blends expertise with compassion, ensuring families feel supported, heard, and informed—qualities that have earned her the trust of the senior community for over a decade.
More Than Real Estate—It’s a Life Transition
Melinda recognizes that seniors’ needs extend far beyond standard real estate transactions. It’s not about selling a house; it’s about managing a life transition.
Whether you’re looking to downsize or relocate, Melinda is a trusted choice to market your home in a way that respects and aligns with your needs. A tenured REALTOR® in Hampton Roads, Melinda has earned the Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES) designation, highlighting her expertise in serving mature clients. You can expect next-level support from the very first conversation to the final step. Melinda is a calm, capable partner, dedicated to making your journey both manageable and meaningful.
Based in Norfolk, VA, Kevin and Melinda serve families across both the Southside and Peninsula of Hampton Roads. Beyond their commitment to supporting and educating the senior community, they enjoy time with friends, fitness, local travel, golf, and spending time with their horse, Scrappy T, and puppy, Dutch.
If you’re feeling unsure about senior care options, Kevin and Melinda are ready to step in with support and solutions. Check out our “Services” page and reach out today for a friendly consultation.

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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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