Welcome!
Founder of Elevate Wellness – Registered Practical Nurse – Senior Care Planning Specialist
I am Kelly Kerr-Reid, a Registered Practical Nurse with over 10 years of healthcare experience—7 of which have been focused specifically on community care, retirement living, and navigating home care services. I’ve worked with Ontario Health at Home (formerly the LHIN) and for one of the largest home care providers in Ontario, giving me deep insight into the systems that families rely on—but often struggle to understand.
After seeing too many families end up in crisis situations—choosing retirement homes that couldn’t support long-term needs or waiting months (sometimes years) for long-term care—I founded Elevate Wellness, a consulting service that bridges the gap between healthcare, community supports, and retirement planning.
Through 1:1 consulting, individual nursing assessments, group sessions, and family support planning, I help seniors, and their loved ones make informed, proactive choices—ensuring safety, peace of mind, and the right care for every stage.
🔹 Knowledge in Ontario community care systems (OHatH)
🔹 Expert in retirement home models and how to assess the right fit
🔹 Support for caregivers facing burnout, stress, or decision fatigue
Whether you’re a caregiver, adult child, or senior planning ahead—you don’t have to do this alone. Let’s create a care plan that works, now and for the long term.
My Philosophy To Ensure The Best Outcome
For Your Loved One…
Know What to Ask
If you don’t ask the questions, you won’t get the answers. Your decisions are going to be based on what information you receive so ensure that you are clear
Care Needs
Not all care is created equal. Have a clear understanding of what care is needed now and what care may be required later.
Manage Stress
As caregivers we often find ourselves overwhelmed and stressed out. It is important to take care of yourself too. Ensure that you take some time for yourself, like going for a walk.
Plan Ahead
Even with a good plan right now, situations can often change at the drop of a hat. Engage with your families now about planning for the future. This might look like getting on the long-term care list or knowing what retirement homes will support your care needs when you can’t safely manage on your own.
Communication
Communication key. Ensuring that you speak about your concerns for yourself and others. It’s also important to be honest about what you like and don’t like and what you need. This ensures that you are all working towards the same goal.
Clear Mind
Having a clear mind will help you in making the right decisions. When we are overwhelmed, we often find ourselves making decisions without a lot of thought, often leading to bad choices.