Kerry Onyett is also a Certified Assisted Living Executive and served as a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator in the state of Ohio for 13 years. He is uniquely qualified to help his clients facing placement in a healthcare facility for themselves or a loved one.

Healthcare Facility Resident Advocacy for Residents and Family Members

  • Explaining their federal rights as a nursing home resident.
  • Providing guidance on how to navigate through a healthcare facility's hierarchy to address and resolve issues.
  • Explaining the differences between Medicare and Medicaid—and how they work together.
  • Sharing information regarding state and local resources that are available.
  • Helping to understand healthcare facility “jargon,” acronyms and medical terms.
  • Answering questions about documents including Do Not Resuscitate (DNR), Living Wills, Power of Attorney (POA) and Guardianships.
  • Understanding the role of Hospice and how they collaborate with healthcare facilities.

An active member of the healthcare community, Kerry is well connected pointing his clients in the right direction.