Who We Are

Welcome to Westmoreland Wheelhouse, a non-profit organization with plans to provide a communal, fully-accessible home for adults with spinal cord injuries - complete with full-time caregivers.

Westmoreland Wheelhouse was founded by myself, Kasey Westmoreland, and long-time caregiver and friend, Candace Small. Let me begin with my own story.

In 2002, at the age of 16, I suffered a spinal cord injury during a beach accident and became paralyzed from the chest down as a result. Now, 37 years old, I have continually struggled with getting and keeping reliable caregivers. While I have a very supportive circle of family and friends, having to turn to them too frequently makes it difficult to lead an independent life. 

After working in our local hospital for 7 years, Candace began providing care for myself in 2011. Candace is experienced with caregiving for all ages, medication management and administration responsibilities. Throughout the years of our great friendship, we think we have compiled enough experience from the trials and tribulations of a quadriplegic’s struggles.

For many years now, the caregiver industry has been greatly underfunded, understaffed and subject to poor accountability, Therefore, we hope to change this with Westmoreland Wheelhouse. 

Westmoreland Wheelhouse aims to provide 6 individuals with apartment- style living designed to give our residents independence and privacy, allowing them to lead a more purpose filled life. Although experiences vary, people with SCI are capable of furthering their education, employment, and enjoying life. Westmoreland Wheelhouse will also provide age-appropriate activities for its residents. Residents have the independence to leave the home to do normal activities just like if they were living by themselves.

We look forward to making a difference in the caregiver industry and being able to provide SCI adults with the reliable caregiving, housing and independence that they deserve.

- KASEY & CANDACE