About Owl Be There of Frederick & Loudoun

Personalized senior living consulting for families across Frederick and Loudoun Counties — backed by the trusted Owl Be There network.

Families choose Owl Be There of Frederick & Loudoun because they value thoughtful guidance, honest communication, and recommendations tailored to their unique circumstances. We serve families throughout Frederick County, Loudoun County, Leesburg, and surrounding communities with free, independent consulting — and we stay with you from the first conversation through the final decision.

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Meet

K.C. Ryerson

K.C. Ryerson brings over 20 years of healthcare experience to every family she works with — including 12 years focused specifically on senior services. With a background in elder care advising, home healthcare, and assisted living, she holds certifications in assisted living management and Alzheimer's and dementia care, an MBA in Healthcare Management from Georgetown University, and a financial planning certificate. She has also navigated this process personally, helping her own parents find the right care — which means she understands what families are carrying long before they explain it. Passionate about educating seniors and their families so they always know they have options, K.C. has helped thousands of families navigate senior care across Frederick and Loudoun Counties.

As an independently owned Owl Be There office, she combines the personal touch of a local advisor who knows the area's senior living communities with the wisdom and support of a nationally recognized brand.

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Stacey Saylor

— Senior Care Advisor

Stacey Saylor brings a compassionate, relationship-centered approach to helping older adults and their families navigate care and senior living decisions. With professional experience spanning social services, senior living, resident engagement, hospitality, community outreach, and sales, Stacey…

A Frederick-area professional, Stacey has served seniors and families in several local senior living settings, including roles as Social Services Director, Director of Resident Engagement, Business Office Manager and Director of Hospitality, and Activities Assistant. Her experience has given her firsthand insight into the many sides of senior living—from assessing needs and coordinating resources to supporting residents, working with families, conducting community tours, and helping facilitate new resident move-ins.

Stacey earned her Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Hood College and minor in Social Work and is Dementia Certified, with CPR and First Aid certifications. Her background in social services and resident engagement complements her ability to build meaningful relationships with families, healthcare professionals, and senior living partners throughout the Frederick community.

As a Senior Care Advisor with Owl Be There of Frederick & Loudoun, Stacey helps families understand their options, identify priorities, explore appropriate resources and communities, and navigate the transition with greater confidence.

For Stacey, the work is about more than finding a place to live—it is about listening to each family’s story, understanding what matters most, and helping them determine the next step.

Owl Be There began with a mission to bring clarity, compassion, and trustworthy guidance to families facing senior living decisions. That mission continues in every community we serve — including right here in Frederick & Loudoun Counties.

Our values guide every interaction:

Compassion

We listen, care, and act with empathy.
Collaboration

We work closely with families and professionals.
Credibility

We operate independently, without bias toward any facility.
Commitment

We’re by your side every step of the way.

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Proud to Serve Frederick & Loudoun, Frederick

We're more than advisors — we're neighbors.

Owl Be There proudly shows up for the communities we serve — attending local senior events, supporting caregiver groups, presenting at educational seminars, and walking alongside families every step of the way. These are the moments that remind us why we do this work.

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About Owl Be There of Frederick & Loudoun

K.C. Ryerson

Meet the Team

Stacey Saylor

Our Mission, Vision & Values

Families in Frederick & Loudoun Trust K.C. Ryerson

Proud to Serve Frederick & Loudoun, Frederick

Helpful Resources for Families

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