Our Values

At Better Route, our values drive every interaction, decision, and service we provide. They mirror our dedication to honoring the whole person—body, mind, and spirit—throughout every single stage of their journey.

Honored Journey

Treating you with true dignity and respect on every path you choose.

Discover Your Finest Route

Helping you explore, select, and strengthen your own route.

Mindful Navigation

Utilizing mindfulness to help you remain present, calm, and centered as you travel your route.

Holistic Healing & Discovery

Providing a wide range of integrative healing modalities and restorative therapies to activate your body’s natural potential, while helping you uncover more joy, purpose, and contribution in this current chapter of life.

A Message From Our Founder

My name is Kristina McConnell, and I am the founder and CEO of Better Route.

My journey in caregiving began at age 15, caring for elders in my community. Over the past 20+ years, I’ve worked as a CNA and medication aide in assisted living facilities, memory care, and home health and hospice around the country, while earning my Master of Health Administration, Bachelor of Applied Science in Business and Communications, and I am currently pursuing a PhD in Natural Medicine (expected December 2027).

Throughout my career in healthcare leadership (including overseeing seven specialty clinics) and owning previous small businesses, I’ve witnessed how traditional models often fall short in truly supporting the whole person — body, mind, and spirit. This realization led me to found Better Route (formerly Hoblitt Homes Senior Care).

I believe seniors deserve more than just assistance with daily tasks. They deserve a holistic path that honors their dignity, promotes vibrant health, and creates space for continued joy and meaningful contribution. Our approach integrates compassionate non-medical caregiving with wellness practices such as red light therapy, massage, Reiki, OMT, sound therapy, photobiomodulation patches, and personalized support that nurtures independence and well-being.

At Better Route, we don’t just provide care — we help seniors and their families discover their best route to a fuller, more empowered life. Whether it’s in-home support, pet care, or holistic wellness services, everything we do is guided by mindfulness, compassion, and a deep respect for each individual’s unique journey. I’m honored to lead a team that shares this vision, and I’m grateful to walk alongside the families we serve.