We interviewed Janelle Lopez about her assisted living facility Marie's Manor Assisted Living. We enjoy highlighting people like Janelle because six-bed assisted living facility operators are the hardest working people we know. It can be tough to provide care to up to six people, twenty-four hours per day, three-hundred sixty-five days per year. Still, people like Janelle find a way to do it while running a business. It delights us to give attention to people who provide so much attention to others.

What is your name, and what do you do?

I am Janelle Lopez, and I am the owner and operator of an assisted living facility.

What is the name and location of the senior care home(s) you own or manage?

Marie's Manor Assisted Living is located at 4934 Seminole Ave. Winter Park, FL 32792.

What was your first job or experience in senior care?

I began this journey because of my mother, who was diagnosed with Early-Onset Dementia at 49.

Can you tell us more about this experience?

I was in my mid 20's not fully understanding what was happening to her. When we realized the disease, I dedicated as much time as I could to take care of her until the hard decision was made to place her. The decision was difficult, and I did not know about assisted living facilities. I went straight to nursing homes. She declined quickly, and I lost my mother.

What is your favorite part of running the business?

I decided to open an ALF in my mother's honor to help other families like mine and let them know assisted living options exist. I want to help their loved ones have as much independence as possible for as long as possible. [Editor's note: Janelle states on her website that Marie's Manor is named after her mom Marie. How sweet is that.]

What is your most significant pain point in running the business?

Beginning the transition process from home to senior placement and getting the financial assistance needed. I try to give the families I work with support and guidance to help the process be a smooth one.

What is the best way for families who need the care to reach you?

Janelle Lopez
Owner/Administrator
Marie's Manor Assisted Living
Cell: (407) 760-3416
Fax: (407) 264-6696
Website: www.mariesmanoralf.org   
Email: janelle@mariesmanoralf.org

Are you hiring, and how can applicants apply?

Applicants can email Janelle at janelle@mariesmanoralf.org.

Is there anything else you would like to share about your business?

We are a small six-bed giving personalized care. My motto is to care for your loved ones like my own family. I try to instill this motto in myself and the caretakers that work at my home.