Hi, I'm Rebecca
As your dedicated senior living advisor, I'm here to help you find the right senior living option for your loved one—a place that feels just like home
About me
With more than 20 years of experience guiding older adults and their families, Rebecca Van Wieren brings a rare combination of professional expertise and personal compassion to North County Coastal Senior Living. She specializes in helping families navigate downsizing, aging-in-place planning, senior living, in-home care referrals, and lifestyle concierge services to seniors across San Diego.
Rebecca began her career in senior living in 2015, helping to launch a senior housing brokerage and national placement franchise in San Diego. Since then, she has toured and evaluated hundreds of senior living communities across the country, gaining deep insight into care quality, community operations, and the unique challenges aging families face.
At North County Coastal Senior Living, Rebecca and her team provide personalized placement services, CAPS-certified aging-in-place consulting, real estate and concierge lifestyle support for families throughout San Diego’s North County Coastal communities. Known for her compassionate, person-centered approach, she partners closely with trusted providers to ensure every solution is tailored to her clients’ long-term goals, safety, and comfort.
Rebecca holds multiple senior living designations, including California RCFE Administrator Certification, Texas ALF Administrator Certification, Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS), and Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES). Her passion for this work is also deeply personal: having supported her own grandparents through senior care transitions, she understands firsthand the emotional and logistical challenges families encounter. She is dedicated to guiding families through smoother, more dignified transitions, providing the clarity and peace of mind they deserve.
Get free expert guidance every step of the way
Whether you need a senior living advisor, an elder care guide, or a senior housing consultant, our services streamline the process of senior living placement. We provide expert guidance, saving you time and stress by identifying the best senior housing options for your family - at the right price. Here's how we do it:
Consultation
The initial consultation is key to finding the right senior living community. Your CareScout Premier Advisor will ask thoughtful questions to understand your loved one’s needs, preferences and priorities.
Assessment
The care needs assessment is essential in finding a senior living community that feels like home—both today and in the future.
Personalized list of options
Your Premier Advisor will create a customized list of communities, ensuring they match your loved one's needs - and help you make an informed decision.
Education
The most important part of making a confident decision is understanding the options, and your CareScout Premier Advisor provides the information and support you need - every step of the way.
Financial guidance
Our Premier Advisors provide clear, compassionate support to help families understand the programs available to them and what they can truly afford, ensuring peace of mind throughout the process.
Move-in assistance
With a deep network of trusted partners, our Premier Advisors are here to support every step of the move-in process, ensuring a seamless and comfortable transition.
Ready to take the next step in finding a community you'll love?
What is a CareScout Premier Advisor?
CareScout Premier Advisors are carefully vetted senior living experts, hand-picked by CareScout for their exceptional service, deep community connections, and proven expertise.
With years of experience, they guide families to find the right senior living community, tailored to their loved one's needs, preferences, and budget. From exploring options to understanding costs, they provide personalized support every step of the way, making the process smooth and stress-free.
FAQs
As a Seniorly Premier Advisor, I big believe in not thinking about "the best", but rather in trying to find "the best for you". Every family has a different set of priorities, style, and preferences, so I use those personal details to guide you toward the right fit.
Here in the Encinitas area, the communities that people ask me about the most often are:
Ranchview Senior Assisted Living
Each of these communities has its own charm and strengths. I’d be happy to share more about them—or help you explore other options that might suit your needs even better. Together, we can find the place that truly feels like home.
Navigating assisted living in the Encinitas can feel like a daunting process, with so many factors to consider—from care needs to finding the right community that fits your lifestyle and budget. This is where a senior living advisor can be incredibly helpful.
A senior living advisor takes the time to understand your unique situation, helping identify both your current and future care needs. They also provide guidance on managing the often-complicated process of financing senior living, ensuring you have clear, actionable steps to make informed decisions.
With their personalized support, an advisor helps simplify the journey, making it easier to find a community that feels like the right fit for you or your loved one. If you’d like assistance in exploring your options, feel free to reach out. I’m here to help!
I work with families in the Encinitas area and beyond.
The best part of my services is that they’re completely free for families. I’m paid by the communities when you decide to move in, allowing me to focus entirely on helping you find the right fit without any cost to you.
This ensures you receive personalized, expert guidance throughout the process without any financial obligations. If you have questions or need assistance, feel free to reach out—I’m here to help!