About Us
Our Story
Care Cottages was built from lived experience, empathy, and a deep understanding of what “care” should truly feel like.
Our story begins with founder Karen Cazemier, whose 15+ years of experience operating small, home-like residences shaped everything we believe in today. Through her hands-on work with residents, families, and staff, Karen saw firsthand how the right environment can transform care — turning it from a service into something deeply human.
At Care Cottages, empathy is our foundation.
To care means two things: to feel compassion and to provide hands-on support that brings comfort and dignity to another person’s life.
True care happens where kindness meets action — where a shared meal becomes connection, where conversation brings reassurance, and where professionalism is paired with genuine warmth.
Our homes reflect that balance: the feeling of being cared for, and the confidence of knowing every detail of care is handled with skill and attention.
Because to us, care is not a task — it’s a calling.
Our Leadership Team
At Care Cottages, our leadership team brings together decades of experience in senior living, family support, and the operation of small residential care homes. Together, we combine the insight of operating licensed care homes with a deep understanding of what families truly need during times of transition.
From hands-on management and care planning to family engagement, outreach, and operational excellence, our team has worked in every part of the care journey. Guided by compassion, integrity, and respect, we ensure that every resident and family who becomes part of a Care Cottage home experiences the warmth, dignity, and personalized support that define our values.
United by a shared commitment to excellence, we continue to strengthen the trust families place in us — ensuring that every resident feels truly at home and cared for with genuine compassion.
Karen Cazemier
CEO & Founder
LeAnne Cazemier
Finance & Administration
Caroline Redington
Client Services Management
Annaliza Mendoza
Nurse Manager, Willow Care Cottage
Kristine Payawal
Nurse Manager, Harmony Care Cottage
Our Philosophy
The philosophy of care at our Care Cottages is simple: Provide T.L.C.
Trust
Love
Compassion
We offer compassionate support and understanding as we care for your loved one through the challenges that come with aging.
Care Cottages, Because Your Family Matters to Us.
- Our Philosophy
Trust
We build trust by consistently delivering the quality attention and care your loved one needs. We pay attention to every detail of their personally designed care plans. Now you can trust someone in the industry – we offer you this peace of mind.
- Care, Anytime It’s Needed
Love
- At Your Side
Compassion
Dealing with the changes that come with aging is difficult. We understand this pain and we aim to offer your family our compassion and support while we care for your loved one.
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