Guiding for a Better Tomorrow.
Cornerstone is a consulting firm that helps assisted living, Home Plus, and adult care providers strengthen compliance, improve quality, and stay survey-ready through practical, hands-on-support. We offer tools and ongoing operational guidance that builds confident teams and safer, more person-centered care. Our goal isn’t just to help providers “check boxes”— We’re here to help them truly excel, creating safer, more person-centered environments where residents and staff alike can thrive.
Our mission is simple:
To empower care teams to provide exceptional service while maintaining compliance and integrity in all they do.
By strengthening processes and supporting staff, we help reduce family concerns about continuity of care and create a more stable, supportive environment— one that also fosters employee retention and satisfaction
Our approach
Client-Centered and Collaborative
We believe in walking alongside our clients — not just advising them, but empowering them. Our consulting isn’t about taking over, but about teaching, guiding, and building confidence so each organization can sustain excellence long after the work is done.
Your Story Matters—Let’s Talk About It
Every home, caregiver, and leader faces unique challenges. During your appointment, we take the time to understand what you’re experiencing so we can provide meaningful, customized solutions.
This is a place where:
✔ You can express worries without fear
✔ You can ask questions without hesitation
✔ You can explore options with someone who understands the complexities of care, compliance, and daily operations
✔ You can gain direction with support—not pressure
“Empathy is the starting point for creating a community and taking action. It’s the impetus for creating change”
Flexible Meeting Options That Fit Your Needs
At Cornerstone Pathway Solutions, we know every situation is different—and your time is valuable. That’s why we offer multiple ways to meet, ensuring you receive the support you need in the way that works best for you.
Meet Your Way:
✔ Remote / Virtual Appointments – Convenient, secure, and flexible
✔ In-Person Meetings – When a face-to-face conversation matters
✔ On-Site Visits – We come directly to your home or facility
✔ Off-Site Meetings – A neutral, private location when you prefer privacy
No matter how we meet, you’ll always receive the same level of professionalism, support, and guidance.
Our Core Services
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🔒 Compliance & Survey Readiness
We help you stay aligned with KDADS regulations and avoid costly citations through mock surveys, POC support, and operational assessments. Our approach blends regulatory expertise, hands-on guidance, and real-world operational insight to strengthen systems, documentation and staff performance
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📄 Custom Policies & Procedures
Professionally written, regulatory-aligned policies designed specifically for your community’s needs and workflow. This service is designed to strengthen your operations, support regulatory compliance and ensure clarity for staff at every level.
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🎓 Leadership & Staff Education
Build a confident, prepared team with CNA/CMA annual training, dementia education, infection control, fire safety, disaster procedure training, person-centered care, conflict resolution and more. Cornerstone has a full training curriculum with certificates of completion.
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📊 Quality Improvement Support
Strengthen internal systems with QAPI development, chart audits, RCA guidance, and performance tracking. This support empowers your community to strengthen outcomes, elevate resident satisfaction, reduce risks, and create sustainable operational excellence
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🏡 On-Site Facility Support
Hands-on evaluations, environmental walk-throughs, live observation & individual coaching, documentation review, workflow observation, and team coaching—right in your home.
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Rapid Response & Survey Recovery Support
For communities needing immediate help with an active concern, incident, staffing issue or survey risk, Cornerstone will provide urgent consultations, document review, corrective guidance, and short-term stabilization support.
How We Compare to Other Compliance Consultants
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What Most Competitors Offer
Services priced per mock survey, per in-service, or per document
Limited support focused on one-time visits
Guidance only after issues occur
Basic policies or templates without customization
Extra fees for follow-up calls or added support
No ongoing relationship with your team
Reactive approach that leaves providers feeling overwhelmed
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What Cornerstone Pathway Solutions Offers
One predictable annual rate
Quarterly required staff trainings
Quarterly leadership development
Quality improvement planning & review
Semi-annual documentation and chart audits
Annual mock survey & survey readiness review
Annual compliance + policy review
Orientation packets + role/competency bundles
Unlimited phone guidance
Support with state reportables and POCs
Calm, compassionate, and hands-on approach
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The Difference That Matters
While competitors charge $1,800–$2,500 for a single mock survey or individual trainings, your all-inclusive package covers everything year-round—consulting, education, audits, readiness assessments, and continuous support.
With Cornerstone, providers receive:
✔ Consistent partnership
✔ Predictable budgeting
✔ Better preparedness
✔ Higher-quality training
✔ Reduced survey risk
✔ A supportive guide every step of the way
Survey doesn’t have to be scary
State Surveys — Guided Support every step of the way
From documentation to corrective action, we help you move forward with confidence, clarity, and a written plan you can stand behind.
State Reportables – You Don’t Have to Navigate Them Alone
You’re not alone—we walk through every part of the process with you.
Meet our team
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Jany Gage, RN, Owner, Lead Consultant
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Mark Gage, Co-Owner, Executive Director
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Brittany Vasquez, LPN Nurse Consultant
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Khylar Gage, Marketing Specialist
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A.J. Lesslie, I.T. Assistant
Gary Walker, Executive Healthcare Operations
"Jany is a star among the ranks of health care leaders in the hospice and home health space. Jany leads with passion coupled with an ethical eye to drive towards the desired metrics of care and moving her business... I would recommend Jany as a leader because I have had the pleasure to see her grow and prepare herself for what lies ahead."Beatriz Aguirre
"Jany is amazing I used to work with her and when it comes to work she is amazing she is a true leader she is in charge, she alway empowers others, building trust, and driving positive change. I absolutely recommend you to work with her. She is so caring and very professional"Assisted Living CNA
“Brittany was a solid charge nurse. She kept the shift moving, explained things in a way we could follow, and made sure everyone stayed on task. She was organized, fair, and easy to work with.”“A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way.”
Becca Isenbart, RN
"Great knowledge about the state regulations for surveys. Also Jany is a great leader whose compassion is impeccable. She’s the kind of person that does the right thing even when no one is looking"Wichita Home Plus Owner
“Jany helped me understand what I was doing wrong and taught me how to fix it. When the state came, we got zero deficiencies—something I never thought I would get. I have so much less stress now knowing I can just call Jany if I have a problem. I’m so thankful for the help.”Sandy Mann, Dining Service Manager
I love Brittany and the two of you together…wow what a knowledgeable team!