Caring with Compassion and Dignity

About Fortwell Healthcare

Established in March 2025, Fortwell Healthcare & Staffing Agency Inc. is a leading provider of dedicated home care and premium institutional nursing staffing. We support families with customized care at home and supply hospitals, care homes, and clinics across Ontario and Canada with fully vetted, compassionate healthcare professionals.

To address the national healthcare staffing shortage, our institutional division supports facilities across Ontario and provides travel nursing/staffing solutions Canada-wide.

Our Guiding Principles

Vision & Mission

The principles that drive every decision we make and every life we touch.

Our Vision

Redefining Care Excellence

To redefine residential, in-home care and healthcare staffing solutions by setting a standard of excellence that seamlessly integrates compassion, dignity, innovation and community engagement. We strive to partner with the leading care providers across Hamilton Niagara Haldimand Brant (HNHB), Ontario and Canada as a whole, known for advancing client wellness, enriching family experiences and championing a culture of continuous improvement in care delivery.

Our Mission

Person-Centred Care & Support

Dedicated to delivering person-centred care and support that fosters dignity, compassion, independence and overall well-being for every individual and community we serve.

Through a team of highly skilled professionals and collaborative community partnerships, we create a warm, inclusive and nurturing environment that empowers clients to live their best possible lives.

What We Stand For

Our Core Values

Six principles that define how we show up for our clients, our staff, and our communities every single day.

Compassion

We wholeheartedly empathize with every individual we serve, ensuring that kindness is at the centre of every interaction.

Accountability

We champion honesty and transparency in all dealings, holding ourselves to the highest standards of integrity.

Excellence

We deliver superior care that surpasses industry benchmarks, continuously raising the bar for what great healthcare support looks like.

Respect

We honour every person's and partner's dignity and individual choices, recognizing the inherent worth of each life we touch.

Innovation

We embrace forward-thinking solutions and best practices to continuously enhance care outcomes for our clients and partners.

Collaboration

We foster unified teamwork across our entire network of professionals, families, and community partners to deliver the best results.

Our Leadership

Meet Our Team

Dedicated professionals committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality healthcare services.

Evans O. O. Ansah

Executive Director/President, MBChB

Evans is an internationally trained physician, entrepreneur, and philanthropist whose medical journey began with his graduation from a leading medical school in 2009. His early career included extensive service at more than ten different hospitals across Ghana, where he focused on providing comprehensive patient care, improving operational efficiencies, and fostering inclusive, community-based health initiatives.

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Akouele Josepha Burluraux

Akouele Josepha Burluraux

Director/Vice President, RN-BSN, PMHNP

Akouele's journey in healthcare began humbly yet purposefully when she worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) from 2013 to 2015, offering essential companionship and support to patients in need. Her experiences during those formative years sparked a profound passion for improving the quality of life for individuals with diverse health conditions.

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Emmanuel

Emmanuel A. Darko

MBA (Strategic & Management Consulting)

Emmanuel is a results-oriented executive with an MBA focused on Strategy and Management Consulting. His expertise lies in optimizing business operations, driving strategic growth initiatives, and creating scalable frameworks for organizational development. Throughout his career, he has advised both startups and established firms on how to streamline workflows, manage risk effectively, and leverage financial resources for maximum return on investment.

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Our Services

Comprehensive Care Solutions

Whether you need personalized care at home, quick qualified staffing solutions for your medical facility, or a transitional residential home, Fortwell Healthcare meets your needs with high standards.

Home Care Services

Personalized, direct-to-consumer eldercare and support services designed to keep individuals safe, comfortable, and independent in their own homes.

  • Eldercare & Daily Living Support
  • Respite Care for Family Caregivers
  • Companionship & Social Stimulation
  • Meal Preparation & Nutrition Planning
  • Light Housekeeping & Medication Reminders
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Healthcare Staffing Solutions

Rapid, dependable placements of qualified nursing professionals (RN, RPN, PSW) to support hospitals, long-term care (LTC) facilities, and clinics.

  • Registered Nurses (RN) Placements
  • Registered Practical Nurses (RPN)
  • Personal Support Workers (PSW)
  • 24/7 Placement Support Guarantee
  • Strict Compliance & Vetting Audits
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Fortwell Living

Our residential facility providing a transitional home for seniors or adults waiting to be placed at long-term care homes. We provide residential services too.

  • Transitional Home for Seniors
  • Adult Residential Services
  • Region: Hamilton Niagara Haldimand Brant (HNHB)
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Our Credentials

Why Choose Fortwell Healthcare?

We enforce a rigorous vetting framework and professional standards, ensuring safe, qualified, and highly compatible care.

Fully Certified Caregivers

All staff possess updated qualifications including CPR, Basic Life Support (BLS), and recognized PSW / Nursing diplomas.

Strict Regulatory Compliance

Our operation aligns with Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (MOHLTC) standards and CARF certification guidelines.

Vulnerable Sector Cleared

Every field worker must clear a comprehensive Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS) and police record check.

24/7 Placement Guarantee

Our staffing coordinators are on-call 24 hours a day to handle last-minute callouts and urgent coverage requests.

Immunization & Health Clearance

All nurses and PSWs undergo full medical vetting, including complete immunization records and TB screening.

Compassionate Matchmaking

We assess compatibility, matching caregivers with clients based on language, cultural preference, and care needs.

Join Our Caring Team

Are you a certified RN, RPN, or PSW looking for flexible hours, competitive pay, and a supportive team environment?

Get In Touch

Contact Us

Have questions about our home care services or institutional staffing options? Contact us today.

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Contact Details

Whether you are a family seeking home care, a healthcare facility requiring staffing, or a professional nurse/PSW looking to join our roster, we are here to support you.

Phone Call / Text

365-524-8743

Available 24 hours for urgent staffing support

Email Address

fortwellhealthcare@gmail.com

General inquiries, care requests, and applications

Office Location

300 South Pelham Rd, Welland, ON, Canada

Serving Niagara Region, GTA, and Canada-wide

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