01/03/2026
First up in the Scotland House “Why Series”, our Business Office Manager Kelly Holland. She’s a little long winded but we encourage you to take the time to read her “why”;
Before this was my career, it was personal—and before it was personal, it was a calling.
I am a wife to the Scotland Neck Police Chief and a mother to five boys whose ages range from seventeen to one. Our home is busy, loud, and full of life, but it is also built on service, responsibility, and faith. We believe that protecting others, standing up for what is right, and loving people well—especially when it is difficult—is not optional. It is a responsibility we are entrusted with.
I am a proud graduate of Northern Nash High School and a Summa Cum Laude graduate of Liberty University with a Bachelor’s degree in Law & Policy (Pre-Law). My education taught me how to advocate, how to question systems, and how to stand firm in truth. But my heart for this work was shaped long before a classroom ever did.
It was formed while caring for my Nana, Ruby Reges, during the final years of her life.
Walking alongside her taught me patience, humility, and the sacredness of caring for someone at the end of their journey. I saw how easily dignity can be lost when people slow down or become dependent—and how powerful it is when someone chooses to stay, to serve, and to love anyway. That season taught me that presence is a gift, and caring for the vulnerable is holy work.
I do what I do because I believe every person is created with purpose and worth—at every stage of life. Memory loss does not diminish value. Dependence does not lessen importance. Our residents are not defined by what they have lost, but by who they are, and they deserve to be treated with honor, patience, and compassion.
I show up every day at Scotland House because I believe we are called to care for people, not manage them. Advocacy is not always comfortable, but it is necessary. It means speaking up when something is not right, choosing integrity over convenience, and refusing to accept “good enough” when better is possible. It means being a steward of the trust families place in us when they hand over the people they love most.
Memory care is not just about safety or structure—it is about love in action. It is about meeting residents where they are, extending grace when confusion sets in, and understanding that behaviors are often a cry for reassurance. It is about seeing Christ-like worth in every resident, even when the world might overlook them.
This work is heavy, and it is emotional. But it is also deeply meaningful. It is found in the quiet moments of connection, the squeezed hand, the peaceful smile, and the trust that forms when someone knows they are safe and cared for.
Scotland House is not just where I work—it is where my faith is lived out daily. It is where compassion, accountability, and service come together. It is where love is shown not just in words, but in consistency, advocacy, and unwavering respect.
I do this for the residents who can no longer speak for themselves.
For the families who trust us completely.
For my Nana, who showed me what faithful care truly looks like.
This is more than a job.
This is service.
This is purpose.
This is my calling—and my why. 🤍
