Care Manager
Kelli earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing from Chamberlain College of Nursing and has been a dedicated RN for 20 years. She brings a warm, grounded approach to care management, rooted in deep clinical knowledge and a passion for supporting adults as their health needs evolve.
Her professional background spans hospital, home health, clinic, and community-based care, including chronic condition management, palliative care, end-of-life planning, and support for medically complex individuals—areas where thoughtful, individualized care makes all the difference. Kelli is committed to helping people maintain independence, dignity, and quality of life while ensuring their needs are met with both expertise and compassion. She has worked closely with individuals and families to ease care transitions, coordinate essential services, and provide clear, empowering guidance. Her strength lies in building trust, assessing situations holistically, and advocating for meaningful, person-centered care.
Kelli’s experience is deeply personal as well—she has been the primary caregiver for her aging mother and understands first-hand the emotional and logistical challenges families face when roles shift. This has given her invaluable insight and empathy for the burden families carry and the strength it takes to face it with grace.
Born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, Kelli loves spending time outdoors with her kiddo, soaking up summer months on the rivers, lakes, and trails. Free time is filled with reading, drawing, and a healthy dose of silliness.
According to the Aging Life Care® Association website, An Aging Life Care Professional, also known as a geriatric care manager, is a health and human services specialist who acts as a guide and advocate for families who are caring for older relatives or disabled adults. The Aging Life Care Professionals® is educated and experienced in any of several fields related to Aging Life Care / care management, including, but not limited to counseling, gerontology, mental health, nursing, occupational therapy, physical therapy, psychology, or social work; with a specialized focus on issues related to aging and elder care.The Aging Life Care Professional assists clients in attaining their maximum functional potential. The individual’s independence is encouraged, while safety and security concerns are also addressed. Aging Life Care Professionals are able to address a broad range of issues related to the well-being of their client. They also have extensive knowledge about the costs, quality, and availability of resources in their communities.
Patients we accept include:
- Older adults with or without the support of nearby relatives.
- Older adults who need help with everyday tasks, but don't require nursing care.
- Patients suffering from dementia or Alzheimer's disease.
- Older adults struggling with complex medical needs.
Care Managers can be nurses, social workers, physical therapists, psychologists or other related professionals and are typically licensed in their specialty.
Our geriatric care management (GCM) services are private-pay. Medicare/insurance does not cover GCM services, and we do not accept Medicaid. Depending on individual policies, some long-term care (LTC) policies will cover the cost (in part or in whole) of GCM services. Please check with your LTC company regarding your policy prior to scheduling an appointment.
A care management client assessment is a comprehensive psychosocial tool that care managers utilize to evaluate an individual’s medical, emotional, mental and physical health in order to develop a coordinated plan to maximize overall health with aging.
Aging Life Care Association is the professional organization for professional care managers.
