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In 1964, Mr. A.P. Leonards established this facility and named it for St. Martin de Porres. Though there is no specific church affiliation, the life of this Catholic saint serves as an inspiration for our organization's mission: to provide quality care and services for those residents not easily accepted by other facilities.
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Martin de Porres was born in Lima, Peru, December 9, 1579, to Don Juan de Porres, a Spanish knight, and Anna Velazquez, a native of Panama. Martin and his mother were abandoned by his father, and he was shunned by the nobility because of his dark skin, but the young Martin distinquished himself through remarkable deeds of industry, obedience, and humility. His deep affection for those rejected and abandoned by the world was most extraordinary, and he eventually became a Dominican lay brother. Martin's unbounded love for the poor was equaled only by his love of animals. He even sought to feed and care for those animals others considered vermin and pests. He visited the hovels of the wretched and abandoned, and through his efforts, an orphanage was built for the poor and homeless children of Peru. All Lima called him the "Father of the Poor." Martin died on November 3, 1639. He was declared a Blessed Servant of God in 1837, and in 1962, Pope John XXIII declared him a saint. His feast day is celebrated on November 5th of each year at the facility.
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| During employee orientation, new staff members learn about the remarkable life of St. Martin and are encouraged to use his example for the inspiration and motivation required to accomplish our mission. |
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Today, we are one of the largest VA contract facilities in the United States and are among the few nursing homes nation-wide that are accredited by the Joint Commission for Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations(JCAHO). As a state-licensed long term care facility, we provide 24-hour nursing care, administered by a caring staff of registered and licensed nurses. Additionally, a wide array of vital services are available through our Social Services, Activities, Dietary, Housekeeping, and Laundry Departments. |
In keeping with our vision and mission, we continue to accept residents who fall into a wide range of categories, thus setting ourselves apart from other organizations. Our sole concern in admitting residents is that we are able to meet their unique needs in a professional manner. We routinely accept residents with Dementia secondary to Alzheimer's, Substance Abuse, and C.V.A., as well as other behavioral disorders that are chronic in nature with a physical or medical diagnosis. At St. Martin de Porres Multi-Care Center, we take pride in upholding our commitment to meeting the needs of those special residents who are often denied admission by other facilities. |
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