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

40th Anniversary Gala to raise funds for the Samson Nursing Center renovation

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