Our History
A 40-Year Legacy of Serving Our Community and Jewish Leaders
Originally known as Menorah Life, Menorah Life has never faltered from its founders’ mission to provide quality compassionate services to serving seniors of all faiths in a welcoming, homelike setting where independence is fostered, choices honored and traditions preserved
Dates in Our History:
1983
Menorah Manor breaks ground
1985
The Bernard L. Samson Nursing Center opens its doors (5/20/1985)
First residents admitted in May
1990
Medical Director, Dr. David LeVine
1998
The Toby Weinman Alzheimer’s Care Village opens
Construction is completed at the Bernard L. Samson Nursing Center adding 60 beds
The new Guild Gift and Coffee Shop is dedicated
The Irv Weissman Adult Day Center opens
The Ida and Jules Lowengard Synagogue is dedicated
Chaplaincy program started
1999
The Lasher Family Rehabilitation Center is dedicated
2002
Awarded inaugural Gold Seal of Excellence for nursing homes from State of Florida
2003
The Toby Weinman Assisted Living residence opens its doors (6/2/2003)
2007
Electronic Medical Record was launched
2011
Renew You short term rehabilitation opens
Recipient of the Jewish Federation Yitzchak Rabin Memorial Award for our “Geriatric Assessment Program” as a Program of Distinction
2012
Menorah opens The Inn on the Pond (Assisted Living Facility in North Pinellas County) on 3/31/2012. The facility was sold in 2017.
2014
Achieved 5 Star rating for Samson Nursing Center from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
2015
Rededication of the Marion and Bernard L. Samson Nursing Center
2016
Dr. David LeVine, Chief Medical Officer, named AMDA’s 2016 Medical Director of the Year
2018
Achieved Joint Commission accreditation for the Samson Nursing Center
Operation Upgrade Second and Third Floor renovation completed
Neshama Program introduced
2019
Robert Goldstein, Chief Executive Officer of Menorah Manor, was awarded Executive of the Year by LeadingAge Florida for his exceptional leadership, his commitment to mentoring others, and his contributions to the work of LeadingAge Florida.
2021
Named as #1 nursing home in Pinellas County by Newsweek magazine
Rebranded as Menorah Life; Samson Nursing Center, Toby Weinman Residence, Weissman Day Center
2022
Dr. David LeVine, Chief Medical Officer, received the Quality Champion Award at the Florida Medical Director’s Association 31st Annual Conference
2025
Achieved the bronze level National Quality Award