Channa Kelly, MA, MFT, NHA, CALA

Healthcare Administration Expert in Senior and Long-Term Care

Channa Kelly is a healthcare administration professional with experience across a range of senior care settings, including assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing facilities. Her roles have included Executive Director, Administrator, and Assistant Medical Services Administrator within a public health system. Her responsibilities have included operations management, regulatory compliance, quality monitoring, policy development, budgeting, and staff oversight.

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In addition to administrative roles, she serves as a consultant and expert witness in long-term care matters, with knowledge of state and federal regulations and standards of practice. Her background includes work across various healthcare environments, including acute care hospitals and residential care facilities.

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Ms. Kelly holds active licenses as a Certified Assisted Living Administrator (CALA), Nursing Home Administrator (NHA), and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Her clinical background in social services and therapy supports her understanding of resident care needs and interdisciplinary collaboration. She also has experience in training, education, and program development within the long-term care field.