Quilt: the future of care
As Canada’s population ages, the senior care industry has struggled to keep pace with technological advancements seen in other sectors. Ottawa-based Quilt is changing that, merging innovative technology with compassionate, personalized care to offer a solution that addresses this gap. By focusing on bringing peace of mind to families and modernizing how care is managed, Quilt is quickly establishing itself as a leader in the senior care market, setting a new standard for quality, accessibility, and the tech enabled approach to care.
The senior care challenge
The senior population in Canada is projected to double over the next 25 years, bringing a critical need for reliable care options. Families are struggling with managing care schedules, tracking care tasks, and ensuring their loved ones receive the care they deserve. The traditional home care model is often plagued with inefficiencies, inconsistent caregivers, and limited communication. Quilt recognized these challenges and developed a tech-forward solution that puts families in control while maintaining a deeply personal touch. First among those is being able to select your own caregiver. No company in Canada is doing this right now.
A tech-driven care platform
What sets Quilt apart is its use of technology to deliver high-quality care. The Quilt platform allows families to schedule, track, and manage care appointments with ease. Daily updates, caregiver profiles, and feedback loops ensure transparency, so families have complete oversight into the care being provided, while maintaining their loved ones independence and privacy.
“It’s about time we brought homecare out of the dark ages. It’s a cottage industry, everywhere around us tech is being used to improve lives but homecare lags behind…”
“Even then, senior care is only the beginning. The team and I started this after our own negative experiences with homecare and trying to manage that for a family member in palliative care.”
- Blake Cheeseman, Founder/COO
While technology drives efficiency, Quilt’s core mission remains deeply rooted in compassion. Each family is paired with a dedicated team of caregivers, ensuring consistency and familiarity. Unlike traditional home care agencies that rely on a revolving door of caregivers, Quilt’s tiered system ensures that every family has a stable and dependable care team and a dedicated care manager to handle the day to day.
Quilt’s platform also benefits caregivers by making their work more flexible and efficient. Caregivers can easily manage their schedules, receive notifications about client needs, and access important health information right at their fingertips. This seamless communication reduces the risk of miscommunication and ensures every senior gets the care they need. Cheeseman elaborates “… by leveraging technology we are able to cut out a lot of unnecessary costs associated with legacy operators, raising real wages for caregivers while keeping care much more affordable for families.”
Cheeseman explains his position as an employer too; “I want to be very clear. A better world of care starts with a better world for caregivers. Not only are they the backbone of our healthcare system, but also the human beings we rely on to do the most difficult work when caring for our loved ones.”
Growth and opportunity in senior care
Quilt’s innovative model positions it for rapid growth in the senior care industry. With an increasing number of seniors requiring care year after year. For venture capitalists, Quilt represents an opportunity to invest in a scalable, tech-driven solution addressing a massive market, currently on track to close their funding round in Q4.
“Senior care is at a crossroads,” says Peter Kotzeff, CEO. “The demand for quality care is rising, and traditional models are no longer enough. Quilt offers a solution that is not only efficient but deeply compassionate — and that’s a model we believe can change the future of care.”
Altogether, Quilt provides the assurance that their loved ones are in the best hands — receiving the right care, at the right time, through a platform designed to make caregiving easier for everyone involved.
Interested in learning more about Quilt? Visit www.carequilt.ca to schedule a consultation or email hello@carequilt.ca.
