At IKOR Midwest, we handle the details of life and simplify the complexities of aging so our clients can focus on the activities they enjoy and spending time with family and friends. Our client-centered approach goes beyond traditional case management. Using a medically-based approach, our Registered Nurse Advocates and Personal Needs Coordinators identify and facilitate the delivery of essential medical, life care, and in-home care services. Our experienced life care management team can help manage the medical, financial and personal aspects of one’s life.
Rita Collins, Managing Director
Rita Collins is the Managing Director of IKOR located in Cedarburg, servicing clients in the surrounding counties of Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Washington, and Waukesha. Personal experiences in navigating the healthcare system with her family members has driven Rita to passionately advocate on behalf of clients to ensure they live the best quality of life and highest level of independence. The IKOR values to remain independent, knowledgeable, objective, and reliable are the pillars of her IKOR business. As clients face uncertainty or life changing events, our team is here to help navigate and advocate for the best quality of life and the highest level of independence. Rita is a Certified Senior Advisor (CSA) with degrees in Occupational Therapy and Business Administration.
Tina Becherer, RN Advocates
Tina joins IKOR with more than 38 years of experience as a Registered Nurse. She has worked in the intensive care unit, pulmonary, long-term care, and has served as a Director of Nursing for a home care company. Tina and her husband, are former owners/operators of a CBRF and have witnessed the challenges her parents, as well as the residents of her CBRF, have had to deal with within the healthcare system. She believes that no task is too big or small and has a passion for putting the patient first.
Registered Nurse Advocates
Our Registered Nurse Advocates are highly experienced professionals with supervisory or management experience in the nursing field. Registered Nurse Advocates have received specialized training giving them a unique understanding of patient advocacy. They help our clients and their families navigate the complex and fragmented healthcare system.
Personal Needs Coordinators
Our Personal Needs Coordinators are experienced professionals who provide guidance, planning, oversight, and implementation of the plans designed to focus on our client’s important life challenges. Personal Needs Coordinators act as an independent, objective party to help make decisions that are in the best interest of our client. From helping the client find an appraiser for antiques or jewelry to helping them liquidate assets or getting quotes and bids for home modifications and repairs, our Personal Needs Coordinators is ready to help our clients make informed decisions.