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Residents are our North Star. Moments Matter.

We are not a big corporation removed from the day-to-day. We are a team of people who feel a deep purpose in this work, led by leaders who show up, listen, and care deeply about every resident.

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Inspired by Belle

Four of our six communities carry a name close to our founder's heart: Belle. She was our founder's grandmother, a gifted artist whose love for painting remained a bright, constant joy in her life, even as she faced the challenges of dementia. She continued to create, continued to connect, and in the moments that mattered most, she continued to be herself.

Her journey shaped everything about how we care. We do not ask our residents to meet us where we are. We meet them where they are, honor who they have always been, and celebrate the moments that bring joy, comfort, and connection.

When you step into a 1019 Belle's Place community, you step into a space built in her honor and in the honor of every resident whose story deserves to be told, remembered, and celebrated.

An older couple walking arm in arm on a sandy beach near green leafy trees, with the man pointing towards something in the distance over the shoreline.

The Moment That Says Everything

James and Heather took their mothers to Hana, Maui. A remote stretch of coastline that looks the way Hawaii did a hundred years ago. It was a bucket list trip for both now widowed mothers, each of whom had planned to make the journey with her husband. And James's mother has Alzheimer's that severely affected her short-term memory.

Every morning, they walked to the same restaurant. Every morning, she looked around as if she had never been there before. Then the Hawaiian toast arrived, thick and golden, something close to French toast. She tasted it. "This is the best French toast I've ever had." Every single morning. On the flight home, she told James she could not wait to get to Hawaii. He watched a few moments then took out this phone. Waterfalls. The beach. Her face, bright in the sun. "Oh, we did," she said. "Look how great."

James does not share this story as a tragedy. He shares it as an instruction. None of it was lost on her: not the French toast, not the waterfalls, not the warmth of the sun, not the company of people who loved her. The moment defined her experience. Not the memory of it.

Our Mission

Residents are our North Star. Moments Matter. This guiding principle shapes every decision, every interaction, and every experience across our communities.

Our Vision

To redefine senior living by creating communities where every resident is valued, every team member is empowered, and every moment is meaningful.

Our Values

Loyalty

Residents are our North Star. Moments Matter. This guiding principle shapes every decision, every interaction, and every experience across our communities.

Integrity

We do the right thing, always. Our actions are guided by honesty, accountability, and strong ethical principles.

Respect

We honor the dignity and individuality of every person. We respect who they were, who they are, and who they will be, recognizing the unique journey and story of each resident, family member, and team member.

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Our Promise

At 1019, moments are defined by how someone feels, not what they remember.

Residents come first, always

Engagement, presence, and connection matter

Safety is created through awareness, calm, and consistency

Loyalty, integrity and respect guide every interaction

Loyalty and trust are built through follow-through

Positive energy creates emotional safety

Our Leadership Team

Heather Kesler, Chief Executive Officer

Heather Kesler

Chief Executive Officer

James Kesler, Chief Financial Officer

James Kesler

Chief Financial Officer

Melanie Glidewell, Director of Clinical Services

Melanie Glidewell

Director of Clinical Services

Donna Draper, Director of Organization Development

Donna Draper

Director of Organization Development

Holly Morris, Director of Strategic Development

Holly Morris

Director of Strategic Development

Sarah Pollard, Payroll Manager

Sarah Pollard

Payroll Manager

Melissa Clark, Director of Accounting

Melissa Clark

Director of Accounting

Residents are our North Star. Moments Matter.

We welcome visitors seven days a week. Share a meal or join a life enrichment activity. See firsthand what daily life really looks like at 1019.

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A young man smiling and raising his arm behind an elderly woman who is speaking and gesturing with her hands in a home setting.
An elderly woman in a wheelchair wearing a bright pink outfit plays a drum with a woman in black scrubs and a purple head covering who holds drumsticks, seated beside her in a room with beige walls and a window.
An older woman with long curly hair sitting at a table painting orange circles on white paper with a paintbrush, in a room with other people and chairs.
A young woman with a ponytail assists two elderly women seated at a table with paint and coloring sheets in a bright, modern kitchen or activity room.
Smiling woman with blonde hair wearing a black top and necklace, standing outdoors in front of green trees and beige patio furniture.
An elderly woman with white hair sits in a tan armchair smiling as she embraces a large golden curly-haired dog wearing a blue harness.
A young man smiling and raising his arm behind an elderly woman who is speaking and gesturing with her hands in a home setting.
An elderly woman in a wheelchair wearing a bright pink outfit plays a drum with a woman in black scrubs and a purple head covering who holds drumsticks, seated beside her in a room with beige walls and a window.
An older woman with long curly hair sitting at a table painting orange circles on white paper with a paintbrush, in a room with other people and chairs.
A young woman with a ponytail assists two elderly women seated at a table with paint and coloring sheets in a bright, modern kitchen or activity room.
Smiling woman with blonde hair wearing a black top and necklace, standing outdoors in front of green trees and beige patio furniture.
An elderly woman with white hair sits in a tan armchair smiling as she embraces a large golden curly-haired dog wearing a blue harness.
A young man smiling and raising his arm behind an elderly woman who is speaking and gesturing with her hands in a home setting.
An elderly woman in a wheelchair wearing a bright pink outfit plays a drum with a woman in black scrubs and a purple head covering who holds drumsticks, seated beside her in a room with beige walls and a window.
An older woman with long curly hair sitting at a table painting orange circles on white paper with a paintbrush, in a room with other people and chairs.
A young woman with a ponytail assists two elderly women seated at a table with paint and coloring sheets in a bright, modern kitchen or activity room.
Smiling woman with blonde hair wearing a black top and necklace, standing outdoors in front of green trees and beige patio furniture.
An elderly woman with white hair sits in a tan armchair smiling as she embraces a large golden curly-haired dog wearing a blue harness.
A young man smiling and raising his arm behind an elderly woman who is speaking and gesturing with her hands in a home setting.
An elderly woman in a wheelchair wearing a bright pink outfit plays a drum with a woman in black scrubs and a purple head covering who holds drumsticks, seated beside her in a room with beige walls and a window.
An older woman with long curly hair sitting at a table painting orange circles on white paper with a paintbrush, in a room with other people and chairs.
A young woman with a ponytail assists two elderly women seated at a table with paint and coloring sheets in a bright, modern kitchen or activity room.
Smiling woman with blonde hair wearing a black top and necklace, standing outdoors in front of green trees and beige patio furniture.
An elderly woman with white hair sits in a tan armchair smiling as she embraces a large golden curly-haired dog wearing a blue harness.