Heather and James Kesler: A Personal Journey in Senior Care

In this episode of the Senior Care Unscripted podcast, hosts Craig Heatherly and Sara Johnson welcome Heather and James Kesler from 1019 to discuss the…

Heather and James Kesler: A Personal Journey in Senior Care

In this episode of the Senior Care Unscripted podcast, hosts Craig Heatherly and Sara Johnson welcome Heather and James Kesler from 1019 to discuss the inception and growth of their family-owned senior care business. The Keslers delve into their personal journeys within the senior care industry and recount the challenges and successes of turning around distressed senior care facilities. Heather and James highlight the importance of maintaining core values, learning from past experiences, and adapting roles within the family business to ensure continued growth and high-quality care for their residents.

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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.