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A quarter century of creating happiness

What began as one family-run residence in 1999 is now fourteen award-winning villages — each one built around a simple belief: later life should be the sweetest chapter.

Our Story

Rooted in family, grown with love

Marigold Court was founded by the Alvarez family after their grandmother, Marigold, spent her final years in a residence that felt more like a waiting room than a home. They knew older adults deserved better — so they built it.

Twenty-five years later, every Marigold Court village still runs on her rules: learn every resident's name within a week, never let anyone dine alone unless they wish to, and celebrate something — anything — every single day.

  • Family-run at heart — the founding family still walks every village, every month.
  • Award-winning care — ten villages recognised by residents for exceptional service.
  • 1,954 happy members — and a waiting list of families who heard about us from friends.
Residents and families gathered at an outdoor community festival
Milestones

How we grew

1999 — The first house

Twelve residents, one big garden and a dining table that always had room for one more. The Marigold way of life begins in Santa Ana.

2012 — Care, perfected

Our 24/7 nursing programme and memory-care neighbourhoods launch, bringing specialist support to hundreds of families.

Today — 14 villages

From Annapolis to Willow Creek, 1,954 residents call Marigold Court home — and ten villages hold resident-voted awards.

Quiet library corner in a Marigold Court village
Life Here

More than a residence — a rhythm of good days

Mornings might start with sunrise yoga or coffee on the porch. Afternoons bring gardening club, the book circle, or a cooking class with our chefs. Evenings end with live music, a film, or simply good company in the lounge.

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Dining

Restaurant dining, every day

Our chefs cook from scratch, three times a day, with menus dietitian-approved and resident-taste-tested. From Sunday roasts to birthday cakes, every meal is an occasion — and every preference, from low-sodium to purely vegetarian, is honoured.

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Elegant community restaurant dining room
Leadership

Meet the team

Caregivers, chefs, nurses and neighbours — the people who make Marigold Court feel like home.

Portrait of Marcus Webb, Executive Director

Marcus Webb

Executive Director

Second-generation Marigold leader; believes no problem survives a walk around the garden.

Portrait of Daniel Reyes, Director of Operations

Daniel Reyes

Director of Operations

Keeps fourteen villages running smoothly — and every lightbulb replaced within a day.

Portrait of Priya Nair, Lifestyle Coordinator

Priya Nair

Lifestyle Coordinator

Plans 200+ activities a month, from sunrise yoga to the annual garden show.

Portrait of Amara Diallo, Wellness Director

Amara Diallo

Wellness Director

Leads fitness, physio and falls-prevention programmes tailored to every ability.

Portrait of Dr. Samuel Osei, Medical Director

Dr. Samuel Osei

Medical Director

Geriatrician overseeing medication reviews, clinics and 24/7 nursing standards.

Portrait of James Carter, Lead Nurse

James Carter, RN

Lead Nurse

Heads our night-and-day nursing teams; famous for remembering every birthday.

Come and feel the difference

Join us for lunch, meet the residents and walk the gardens. The kettle is always on.

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