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Megan is a Registered Nurse with over a decade of experience spanning surgery, emergency medicine, orthopedic care, trauma, post-operative rehabilitation, and long-term care and case management. She brings a unique blend of clinical expertise and operational insight to her work with older adults and their families—combining compassion, meticulous attention to detail, and a deep understanding of the healthcare continuum.
Her passion for elder care emerged early in her nursing career, propelling her into leadership roles within skilled nursing and rehabilitation facilities. As Director of Nursing, Megan successfully elevated facilities from a 1-star to a 5-star CMS rating through her focus on quality outcomes, patient advocacy, and staff development. She has also consulted for private nursing homes and legal teams, streamlining clinical operations, guiding regulatory compliance, and supporting litigation through expert medical record reviews.
Megan’s strengths include navigating complex care transitions, advocating for patients, and guiding families through challenging decisions with clarity and support. She is certified in wound care, elder abuse prevention, infection control, and forensic nursing, and also holds ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification.
A trusted clinical guide and fierce advocate, Megan is dedicated to protecting the dignity, safety, and wellbeing of older adults in every stage of care.
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.
