Kelly Nesbitt

About Kelly Nesbitt

I’m Kelly Nesbitt - founder of Adaptable Abodes, LLC, an Occupational Therapy-led home accessibility and aging-in-place consulting practice serving seniors and people with disabilities in Portland, OR and Vancouver, WA.Licensed since I bring 25+ years across the full continuum of care - acute and inpatient rehab, SNF/subacute, LTACH, memory care, assisted/independent living, adult family homes, and home health - helping people with complex medical needs stay safe, functional, and supported in real homes.Adaptable Abodes turns clinical complexity into implementation-ready plans:* Functional home assessments + risk reduction* Phased accessibility roadmaps* Contractor-ready scopes and specifications* Smart home and AgeTech recommendations * Coordination with vetted vendors when projects get complexI partner with estate planning and wealth professionals, elder-law attorneys, and fiduciaries to help protect the home as an asset by reducing fall risk and preventable crises that can trigger rushed remodels, premature transitions, or avoidable spend-down.I also support personal injury attorneys and life care planners with home accessibility assessments and cost projections for medically necessary home modifications, equipment integration, and safe discharge planning - especially for complex and progressive conditions.When relevant, I help clients explore funding pathways for home modifications, including Veterans benefits, Tribal programs and grants, HUD-funded resources, and Medicaid waiver-related options.I specialize in neuro and progressive conditions (SCI, ALS, Parkinson’s, stroke, TBI, dementia). I also work per diem in ICU and neuro at Legacy Health, which keeps my work grounded in what patients and families face at discharge and beyond.Credentials: Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS)- Executive Certificate in Home Modification (ECHM), University of Southern California.Let’s connect - especially if you’re planning a remodel, supporting a client with complex needs, or building clinical innovation and AgeTech solutions for the home. Portland, OR + Vancouver, WA | Virtual consults nationwide |(50••••••99WEB: kellynesbitt.com/adaptableabodes I also have roots in Oregon, Maine and Texas.

Experience

1. Occupational Therapist

   Legacy Health

   Jun 2019 — Present · Vancouver, WA, US

   Acute Occupational Therapist, 178 beds

Education

• USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology

  Executive Certificate in Home Modifications

• American International College

  Bachelor's degree with certification in Occupational Therapy , Occupational Therapy/Therapist

• University of Massachusetts Amherst

  Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

• National Association of Home Builders

  Certified Aging in Place Specialist CAPS