Meet Maria Hernandez - The Heart Behind Senior Vista

A lifetime of caring for seniors, now serving families in Margate

More Than a Business Owner - A Lifelong Caregiver

Maria Hernandez didn't open Senior Vista Adult Day Care because she saw a business opportunity. She opened it because she saw families struggling - just like she once did - to find compassionate, professional care for their aging loved ones.

With over 20 years of experience in healthcare and long-term care, Maria has dedicated her career to serving seniors. As a certified Nursing Home Administrator (NHA), she's worked in every aspect of elder care - from direct patient care to managing complex facilities, navigating Medicaid compliance, and ensuring the highest standards of safety and dignity.

But what drives Maria isn't certifications or regulations. It's the faces of the families she's helped—the adult daughters crying in her office because they don't know how to help their mother with dementia. The sons who've had to quit their jobs to care for Dad. The spouses who are exhausted, overwhelmed, and feel guilty for needing help.

Maria knows these struggles personally. And she created Senior Vista to be the solution she wished existed.

Why Senior Vista Exists

"I've seen firsthand how adult day care can offer not just care, but dignity, relationships, and purpose. I wanted to establish an extension of home for our participants and their families—a place where seniors are treated like my own family members."

— Maria Hernandez, Owner

Maria's Goals For Senior Vista:

✓ Create a place that feels like family, not an institution

Every participant should feel welcomed, valued, and genuinely cared for—not like a number or a patient

✓ Provide relief for exhausted family caregivers

Maria understands the weight of caregiving. She wanted to give families a safe place to bring their loved ones so they can work, rest, and live their lives without constant worry.

✓ Specialize in memory care with dignity

Having worked extensively with dementia and Alzheimer's patients, Maria knows that how you treat someone with memory loss matters. Every interaction at Senior Vista is rooted in respect, patience, and understanding.

✓ Make quality care accessible to everyone

By accepting Medicaid and keeping private pay rates affordable, Maria ensures that families of all income levels can access excellent care.

✓ Build a team that truly cares

Maria handpicks every staff member. She looks for people who don't just see this as a job—but as a calling.

The Experience Behind Senior Vista

🏥 Certified Nursing Home Administrator (NHA)
Maria's professional background as a certified Nursing Home Administrator ensures that every aspect of Senior Vista—from clinical care protocols to Medicaid compliance to staff training—operates at the highest regulatory and ethical standards.

📋 20+ Years in Healthcare & Long Term Care
Maria's two decades of experience include: - Direct patient care and clinical support - Facility management and operations - Medicaid and insurance compliance - Staff training and quality assurance - Therapeutic activity programming - Family communication and support

🧠 Specialized in Dementia & Memory Care
Maria has extensive experience working with seniors who have Alzheimer's, dementia, and other cognitive challenges. She understands the unique needs of these participants and trains her staff in proven techniques for supporting individuals with memory loss.

💙 Deep Understanding of Family Caregivers
Maria knows that caring for an aging parent is one of the hardest things a person can do. She's seen the burnout, the guilt, the exhaustion—and she's made it her mission to support family caregivers just as much as the seniors themselves.

🗣️ Bilingual & Culturally Aware
Maria understands the diverse community of Margate, Coral Springs, and surrounding areas. Senior Vista's trilingual staff (English, Spanish, Creole) reflects Maria's commitment to serving all families with respect and cultural sensitivity.

How Maria Runs Senior Vista

Hands-On Leadership
Maria isn't a distant owner. She's at Senior Vista regularly, interacting with participants, supporting staff, and meeting with families. When you tour the facility, you'll likely meet Maria herself.

Staff Selection & Training
Every Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and Home Health Aide (HHA) at Senior Vista is carefully selected by Maria. She looks for: - Compassionate, patient caregivers - Experience with dementia and memory care - Commitment to treating seniors with dignity - Excellent communication skills - Genuine love for working with older adults Maria ensures ongoing training so her team stays current on best practices in elder care, safety protocols, and therapeutic activities.

Family-Centered Communication
Maria believes families deserve to know how their loved ones are doing. That's why Senior Vista maintains open communication—daily updates when needed, regular check-ins, and an open-door policy for family visits.

Quality over Quantity
Senior Vista isn't trying to be the biggest adult day care in Broward County. Maria's focus is on providing exceptional, personalized care for each participant—treating every senior like they're part of her own family.

A Team That Shares Maria's Values

While Maria is the heart of Senior Vista, she's built a team of certified professionals who share her commitment to compassionate, dignified care.

👨‍⚕️ Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs)

Our CNAs are trained to provide:

- Assistance with Activities of Daily Living (toileting, grooming, mobility)

- Health monitoring and vital signs

- Medication reminders

- Transfer assistance and fall prevention

- Specialized dementia care techniques

👩‍⚕️ Home Health Aides (HHAs)

Our HHAs support participants with:

- Personal care and hygiene assistance

- Feeding support and nutrition monitoring

- Incontinence care with dignity

- Mobility assistance

- Companionship and emotional support

🗣️ Trilingual Staff

Our team communicates fluently in:

- English

- Spanish (Español)

- Haitian Creole (Kreyòl Ayisyen)

This ensures every participant and family member feels understood, respected, and comfortable.

🎨 Activity Coordination

Our staff leads daily activities designed to:

- Stimulate cognitive function (brain games, puzzles, trivia)

- Encourage physical movement (gentle exercise, dancing)

- Provide creative expression (arts, crafts, music)

- Build social connections (group activities, celebrations)

- Bring joy and purpose to each day

Staff-to-Participant Ratio:

We maintain a ratio that ensures every participant receives attentive, personalized care. Ask about our current ratio when you tour.

On-Going Training:

Maria ensures her team receives regular training in:

- Dementia and Alzheimer's care techniques

- Fall prevention and safety protocols

- Emergency response and first aid

- Cultural sensitivity and communication

- Therapeutic activities and engagement

What Families Say About Maria's Leadership

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Maria personally showed us the facility and answered all our questions.

Luis

Grandson

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

You can tell Maria genuinely cares about the seniors—it's not just a business to her.

Scott

Son

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

The staff Maria has hired are wonderful—patient, kind, and professional.

Sheri

Daughter

Serving Broward County with Pride

Senior Vista isn't just Maria's business—it's her contribution to the community she calls home.

🏠 Family Owned & Local

Senior Vista is owned and operated right here in Margate, Florida. Maria lives in Broward County, raises her family here, and is invested in making this community a better place for seniors and their families.

🤝 Accessible to All Families

By accepting Medicaid Long-Term Managed Care and offering affordable private pay rates, Maria ensures that quality care isn't just for the wealthy—it's available to every family who needs it.

📞 Always Available (well almost Always!)

Maria believes in being accessible to families. Have questions? Concerns? Want to discuss your loved one's care? Maria and her team are just a phone call away.

💙 A Personal Touch

At corporate facilities, you might never meet the owner. At Senior Vista, Maria is part of the experience—greeting participants, talking with families, and ensuring everyone feels welcomed and cared for.