Kelly Nesbitt

OT/L, ECHM, FOUNDER ADAPTABLE ABODES, LLC (CAPS candidate April 2025)

✨I help people make their homes safer, more comfortable, and easier to navigate as they age or manage disabilities. As an occupational therapist and home accessibility specialist, I focus on smart design, aging-in-place solutions, and care coordination to support independence and well-being.

✨ With over 25 years in occupational therapy (clinical neurology and gerontology) and nearly two decades in home remodeling and new construction, I guide homeowners in adapting their spaces to meet changing physical, financial, and lifestyle needs. Whether retrofitting an existing home or designing a new one, I ensure spaces are functional, intuitive, and built for long-term use.

✨ A well-designed home improves mobility, comfort, and caregiving support while reducing long-term costs. This is especially important for people with conditions like Parkinson’s, Multiple Sclerosis, Dementia, or Arthritis, as well as those recovering from Spinal Cord or Brain Injuries.

✨ I also assist solo agers, midlifers, and boomers navigating life transitions, loss, or those considering financial decisions like reverse mortgages. My housing solutions - home sharing, multigenerational living, and landlord-occupied dwellings - help homeowners maintain independence, optimize resources, and plan for long-term stability.

✨ I connect clients with a trusted network of professionals - including builders, architechs, designers, real estate experts, attorneys, healthcare providers, and policymakers - to create safe, sustainable homes. By bridging healthcare, design, and community resources, I help expand age-friendly housing options and long-term solutions for stability and independence.

Services Include:

✔ Home Accessibility & Remodeling

Assessments, modifications, home conversions and upgrades for safety and independence. Everything from simple grab bars to sophisticated elevator lifts!

✔ Project Management & Consultation

Design, product recommendations, cost estimates, bid coordination.

✔ Aging-in-Place & Creative Housing Solutions

Home sharing, multigenerational living, landlord occupied dwellings, and accessible design.

✔ Fall Prevention & Smart Homes

Safety upgrades, sensory-friendly design, home security, and technology integration.

✔ Care Coordination & Advocacy

Health & Home Navigation, support, and planning for aging and disability.

✔ Preventative & Crisis Planning

Strategies for long-term safety and emergency preparedness such as 24 hour notice hospital discharges.

✔ Legal Support for Attorneys

Expert consultation for personal injury litigation support, including detailed objective reports.

✔ guardianship cases (upcoming)

To include comprehensive cognitive assessments to support determinations of care needs.

📍 In-home assessments available in Portland, OR & Vancouver, WA.

🌍 Virtual services available nationwide

📩 Email FOR RATES adaptableabodesllc@gmail.com

✔ schedule a FREE ZOOM CALL https://calendly.com/kelly-nesbitt

CERTIFICATIONS & memberships

Certified Occupational Therapist in Oregon  # 1036721

Certified Occupational Therapist in Washington # 60952325

Executive Certificate in Home Modifications - ECHM

Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist - CAPS (April 2025)

Member Home Modification Occupational Therapy Alliance

Member Portland Area Rental Owners Association

Member Home and Community Therapist Network

Occupational Therapy Code of Ethics

services, portfolio, Reviews

SERVICES

LEGAL SUPPORT SERVICES

SENIORS & REAL ESTATE AGENT SERVICES

HOME Safety ASSESSMENT - 2 hours

Did you know a hip fracture hospitalization costs $40,000+, while home safety upgrades can be under $500? Falls are the #1 cause of injury in older adults, but they’re preventable. 🏡✨ Future-Proof Your Home & Prevent Falls. I’ll come to your home for a thorough accessibility assessment and help create a plan that fits your needs as you age.

✅ Identify hazards like tripping risks, poor lighting, or fire dangers

✅ Focus on key areas: stairs, bathrooms, and kitchens

✅ Address mobility, vision, memory, and hearing challenges

You’ll get a detailed report with:

✔ Quick Fixes – Simple, low-cost improvements

✔ Top Priorities – Urgent safety upgrades

✔ Future Projects – Long-term planning

✔ Photos & Notes – Clear documentation

✔ Helpful Resources – Product recommendations & funding options

📩 Paper & digital copies provided for easy access for you and your family. Let’s make your home safer today!

LANDLORD-OCCUPIED DWELLING 101

🏡💡Thinking about renting out a room, basement, ADU, or part of your duplex? Becoming a live-in landlord has perks—but also challenges. This is best served in 3-6 sessions over 1-2 months period.

✅ Maximize your space for rental income

✅ Learn landlording basics – tenant screening, setting rules, protecting your home

✅ Make smart home updates for shared living

Get the tools to successfully rent your space while maintaining your privacy and peace of mind. 📩 Join the Zoom session to learn more!

Multigenerational Living & Home Sharing

🏡👨‍👩‍👦 Thinking about sharing your home with family or renters? Whether you’re an empty nester, adjusting to life changes, or planning for multiple generations, I can help you:

✅ Create a flexible home layout that balances privacy & connection

✅ Set clear boundaries for smooth shared living

✅ Design spaces that work for different ages & needs

✅ Explore home-sharing for extra income

Let’s start with a Zoom call to explore your options! 📩 Message me to learn more.

HOME RENOVATION & PROJECT MANAGEMENT

🏡🔨 Let Coach Nesbitt be the “quarterback” of your remodel - or guide you in being your own general contractor! 🏈

✅ Plan your project & set a budget

✅ Coordinate vendors & contractors

✅ Solve problems & keep things on track

✅ Ensure quality work & smart design

✅ Make your home more accessible & functional

Save time, money, and stress—let’s make your renovation a success! 📩 Message me to get started.

UNIVERSAL, INCLUSIVE, ACCESSIBLE DESIGN

🌍🏡 I bridge the gap between designers, architects, and end-users to create functional, empowering spaces for people of all abilities. With expertise in Occupational Therapy, Home Modifications, and Placemaking,  I ensure every project is practical, beautiful, and inclusive, designed for both today and the future.

✅ Task Analysis – Understanding real-life needs for better design

✅ Design Liaison – Translating between end-users & professionals

✅ Customized Solutions – Tailored accessibility for homes & public spaces

✅ Future-Proofing – Smart planning for evolving needs

Let’s create inclusive spaces that work for everyone—without sacrificing style. 📩 Message me to collaborate!

Aging In Place PRESENTATION

Stay Safe, Comfortable & Independent 🏡✨ Want to live safely in your home as you age? Join this informative and interactive presentation on Aging in Place, designed for seniors, families, and caregivers. From residential, to independent living, to assisted living.

✅ How to prevent falls & improve home safety

✅ Simple home updates & smart remodeling solutions

✅ Emergency resources & support networks

✅ Downsizing & creative housing options

Discover practical, affordable ways to make your home safe, accessible, and future-ready—so you can thrive in place for years to come!

📢 Available for senior groups, community organizations, and virtual presentations.

📩 Let’s start the conversation—schedule a presentation today!

CONSULTATIONS FEES

PORTFOLIO

BEFORE & AFTER PHOTOS of my remodels & new construction

The Tower of Power.

New construction, hybrid timber frame, double decker art studio, backyard speakeasy performance space, tiny home, 10-12 footprint, 25ft eave, seasonal plumbing (sink/toilet), electric heaters, mini fridge, ceiling fan, and 50 amp panel. Portland, Maine.

Project manager; Kelly Nesbitt, Designer; Rachel Conly @ Juniper Design, Construction; Greg Gilman & company

IN-LAW SUITE

Remodel and new addition construction, 3 room, single level studio, 500 sqft.

Project manager; Kelly Nesbitt, New Addition Designer; Das Chapin Design, Construction; Mark Pendergrass & company

REVIEWS

Referrals are appreciated

Please share my services with friends, builders, contractors, architects, designers, gerontologists, housing specialists, life care planners, senior real estate agents, property managers, elder attorneys, and relevant community organizations.

Thank you!

RESOURCES & EDUCATION

LISTEN TO THE “ON POINT” RADIO EPISODE ABOUT BOOMMATES

High housing costs are pushing more Americans to find roommates, including baby boomers and empty nesters. We take a look at the growing trend of intergenerational living and ask could ‘boommates’ help ease the housing crisis?

LEARN about HOMESHARE ORegon

Homeowners share their spare room. Renters have a truly affordable place to call home.

Learn about AVA HOUSING

This is an innovative Home Share model in Dublin, Ireland. They provide access to grants, project management and support services to older homeowners who wish to adapt their home to provide space for a rental capacity upstairs.

JOYFUL PLACES - WATCH TRAILER HERE

Joyful Places is a potential upcoming TV show series that follows former occupational therapists Gretchen Kingma (realtor) and Tiffany Dill (designer) as they find and renovate homes for people with disabilities and their families, a demographic set to explode as the Baby Boomer generation reaches old age.