Our Story

Like most teenagers, I was a brat. I refused to ride the bus to and from school. Thankfully, my mother went out of her way to drive me.

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A first-generation Cuban immigrant, she built her own thriving business as a translator in Orlando. Every day, she put aside her work to take me to and from school. I participated in every after-school program I could, including varsity lacrosse. No matter what time I finished, she’d be there. We’d sing old-school ballads like “Unchained Melody” by the Righteous Brothers because we both loved the movie “Ghost.”

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My mother cared for me every day of my childhood and beyond. When she could no longer take care of herself, I wanted to make sure her caretakers gave her the same love and dignity she always gave me.

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I started to search for and visit assisted living facilities. I asked questions that were important to me, and spokespeople gave me partial answers – or sometimes didn’t answer my questions at all. I did not feel comfortable leaving my mother, whom I love deeply, under someone else’s care when every option left me feeling confused and frustrated. I felt like the assisted living facilities couldn’t deliver what they promised in their marketing materials.

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The profound impact of that experience prompted me to create something better. That’s why Marie’s Manor was born, as a namesake for my mom.

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You care about your parent or loved one as much as I do. And you deserve a place that can deliver on its promises, treat your loved one as if he or she were our own, and combine empathy with the best medical treatments.

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I’ve cultivated Marie’s Manor as an assisted living facility where I’d be proud to place my own family. That’s my standard – one that I promise I’ll uphold for your family.

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My mom inspired me to create a community of warmth, trust, love, safety, respect and dignity. Family is the most important thing in life. And at Marie’s Manor, we’re happy to welcome you into ours.

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