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Therapeutic Residential Care, Baltimore, MD

Care Built on
Dignity &
Purpose

Marley Rose Group Home provides compassionate, person-centered residential care and therapeutic support to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Compassionate, structured care in a safe, supportive home environment.

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Residents and caregivers at Marley Rose Group Home
Our Mission

Person-Centered
Care for Every
Individual

The mission of Marley Rose Group Home LLC is to provide compassionate, person-centered residential care and therapeutic support to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

We are committed to promoting dignity, independence, and quality of life through individualized care, evidence-based practices, and a safe, nurturing home environment empowering residents to reach their fullest potential.

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Our Core Values

  • Compassion Care provided with empathy, patience, and genuine concern for every resident.
  • Dignity Every person treated with unconditional respect and individual worth.
  • Integrity Highest ethical standards through honesty and transparency in all services.
  • Empowerment Supporting residents in developing confidence and independence.
  • Inclusion Promoting community engagement and meaningful relationships.
  • Excellence High-quality, person-centered services supporting holistic well-being.
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What We Offer

Comprehensive
Integrated Care

Our integrated care model combines residential support with clinical, medical, and life-skills services to promote independence, stability, and overall well-being.

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Residential Care & Supervision

24-hour residential supervision in a structured home environment designed to ensure safety, stability, and personalized care for every resident.

Behavioral Health Services

Counseling, behavioral interventions, and emotional support services designed to promote mental health and behavioral stability.

Medical Care Coordination

Assistance with scheduling appointments, medication support, communication with healthcare providers, and monitoring overall health needs.

Clinical Support Services

Access to clinical and mental health professionals for evaluations, treatment planning, and ongoing therapeutic support.

Life Skills Development

Daily and independent living skills including personal hygiene, meal preparation, financial awareness, and decision-making abilities.

Case Management

Individualized care planning and case management ensuring services are coordinated and tailored to meet each resident's personal goals.

Community Integration

Participation in community-based activities, social programs, and recreational opportunities that promote inclusion and belonging.

Family Engagement

Collaborative work with families, guardians, and support networks to ensure residents receive consistent and comprehensive support.

Psychiatric Services

Access to psychiatric evaluation and ongoing support as part of our integrated behavioral health and residential care model.

Care Philosophy

Our Holistic
Care Model

Our philosophy is grounded in the belief that every individual deserves to live with dignity, purpose, and the opportunity to reach their fullest potential through person-centered, trauma-informed, and clinically supported services.

Person-Centered Care

Residents are treated as individuals with their own strengths, preferences, and goals. Care plans are developed collaboratively to reflect each person's aspirations.

Holistic Support

Well-being extends beyond basic care. Services address physical, emotional, behavioral, and social needs through coordinated, multidisciplinary care.

Therapeutic Environment

A structured, nurturing environment promoting emotional stability and personal development through positive behavioral strategies and supportive interventions.

Safety & Respect

An unwavering commitment to maintaining a safe, respectful environment where every resident is treated with compassion, cultural sensitivity, and dignity.

Admissions & Eligibility

Who We Serve

Individuals considered for admission must meet specific eligibility requirements to ensure our program can appropriately and safely meet their needs.

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Age Requirement

Adults between the ages of 18 and 40 who require structured residential support services.

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Diagnosis

Documented intellectual or developmental disability, including autism spectrum disorder, developmental delays, or related co-occurring conditions.

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Level of Care

Individuals requiring 24-hour residential supervision, behavioral support, activities of daily living assistance, and life-skills development.

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Funding

Maryland DDA funding, Medicaid waiver programs, or approved private pay arrangements depending on individual circumstances.

Geographic Service Area

1529 North Bond Street, Baltimore, Maryland

  • Baltimore City, Maryland
  • Baltimore County, Maryland
  • Greater Maryland Region via DDA referral system

Referral Sources

We welcome referrals from a wide range of healthcare and social service professionals as well as families seeking residential support for eligible individuals.

State Agencies Case Managers Healthcare Providers Hospitals Community Organizations Family & Guardians
Leadership

Inside the leadership shaping Marley Rose.

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Founder

Sacra Magdalia Durandisse MBA, MS, LCPC, MCAP

Founder & Executive Leader
Building a home where dignity, structure, and compassionate support shape daily life.
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Marley Rose Group Home was founded from a deeply personal commitment to create safe, nurturing, and clinically supported residential care for individuals who deserve to be treated with dignity and intention.

Sacra Magdalia Durandisse leads with the belief that quality care should feel both structured and human. Her vision centers on building an environment where residents are not only protected, but truly seen, respected, and supported in their growth.

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Her leadership approach combines compassion, accountability, and long-term thinking. Every element of Marley Rose Group Home is designed to reflect stability, professionalism, and meaningful support for residents and families alike.

She is especially focused on creating a culture where care is consistent, expectations are clear, and every interaction reinforces safety, respect, and trust. That philosophy informs not only the resident experience, but the standard for the team serving them each day.

The organization also carries personal legacy. Named after her first granddaughter, Marley Rose, it reflects a belief that service can become a generational example of purpose, compassion, and responsibility.

Purpose, Legacy and Care
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Medical Leadership

Lesia Christen, DNP, FNP-BC

Medical Director
Board-certified medical leadership grounded in clinical quality, innovation, and equitable care.
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Dr. Lesia Christen is a Doctor of Nursing Practice–prepared, board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with over 28 years of experience delivering high-quality, patient-centered care to diverse and underserved populations. She brings deep expertise in primary care, women’s health, and the management of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Her leadership is shaped by a strong foundation in value-based care, population health, and quality improvement, with a steady focus on outcomes, accountability, and compassionate service.

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Dr. Christen has led multiple clinical initiatives focused on improving chronic disease outcomes, including diabetes, hypertension, obesity, and hyperlipidemia. Her work integrates evidence-based practice with innovative care delivery models such as Chronic Care Management, Remote Patient Monitoring, and Advanced Primary Care Management to strengthen patient engagement, reduce hospitalizations, and improve outpatient performance.

As a healthcare leader, she brings a collaborative and strategic approach to clinical operations. Her experience includes overseeing quality programs, developing provider education initiatives, and implementing system-wide protocols designed to improve clinical performance, patient satisfaction, and interdisciplinary coordination.

She has also completed post-doctoral studies at Harvard Medical School in Systems Quality, Informatics, and Leadership, further strengthening her expertise in healthcare innovation, data-driven decision-making, and system-level transformation.

Dr. Christen earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice degree after completing her Family Nurse Practitioner training at Dominican College and remains deeply committed to lifelong learning, clinical excellence, and advancing equitable healthcare delivery.

Quality, Innovation and Compassion
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Clinical Leadership

Yolette Levy LCSW-C

Clinical Director
Steady clinical leadership shaped by depth, structure, and compassion.
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With over two decades of clinical experience, Yolette Levy leads the therapeutic vision at Marley’s House with clarity, depth, and compassion. Her work is rooted in trauma-informed care and shaped by years of supporting children, adolescents, and families across school, residential, and community settings.

She is known for her calm authority, thoughtful clinical judgment, and ability to create environments where structure and empathy work together to support meaningful progress.

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Her background includes psychotherapy, crisis intervention, psychosocial assessment, treatment planning, and family-centered support across complex behavioral health settings. She brings strong experience working across school systems, residential treatment, and community-based care.

At Marley’s House, Yolette is responsible for shaping the clinical standard of care and helping ensure that the environment remains therapeutic, stable, and resident-centered. Her leadership helps translate clinical excellence into day-to-day practice.

She also brings a deeply relational approach to care—one that values dignity, consistency, and individualized support for each resident and family served by the program.

Structure, Empathy and Clinical Depth
Medical & Clinical Support

Medical & Clinical Support
with Psychiatric Consultation

We partner with licensed medical and clinical professionals to provide coordinated, person-centered care focused on stability, safety, and long-term mental wellness.

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Medical & Clinical Support

Patrick Okpah, PMHNP-BC

Consulting Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Board-certified mental health consultation supporting coordinated, person-centered care.
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Patrick Okpah is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who provides evidence-based consultation and clinical support with a focus on emotional stability, coordinated care, and long-term mental wellness.

His experience includes psychiatric evaluation, medication management, and collaborative treatment planning for a range of conditions including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, ADHD, and trauma-related disorders.

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His approach is compassionate, clinically grounded, and collaborative, with attention to individualized treatment planning and continuity of care.

As a consulting psychiatric provider, he supports safe, coordinated decision-making and helps strengthen the clinical framework surrounding resident wellness and behavioral health needs.

His role contributes added mental health expertise to the broader support system, reinforcing Marley Rose Group Home’s commitment to thoughtful, person-centered care.

Medical & Clinical Support and Coordination
Our Story

A Name That
Carries Purpose

The name Marley Rose Group Home holds deep personal meaning and reflects the values upon which the organization was founded named after the founder's first granddaughter, Marley Rose, symbolizes legacy, purpose, and the power of identity.

Founder Sacra Magdalia Durandisse believes that there is power in a name. By naming the organization after her granddaughter, she wanted Marley to grow up understanding that her name represents more than just who she is, it represents purpose, compassion, and the responsibility to uplift others.

Through this organization, Ms. Durandisse hopes to demonstrate to Marley and future generations that legacy is not defined simply by success, but by how we use our lives to serve others and create lasting impact in society.

Milestones
2025

Founder Sacra Durandisse develops the vision for Marley Rose Group Home after identifying critical gaps in therapeutic residential services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

2025–2026

Marley Rose Group Home LLC formally established. Development of organizational policies, operational procedures, and comprehensive licensing and compliance documentation aligned with Maryland regulatory standards.

2026

Identification and preparation of the residential property at 1529 North Bond Street, Baltimore an 8-bed therapeutic group home. Facility modifications and accessibility improvements completed to meet regulatory and ADA requirements.

2026

Expansion of clinical partnerships and development of multidisciplinary care model. Final preparation for licensing inspections, occupancy approval, and official program launch.

2026 Open

Marley Rose Group Home LLC officially opens to operate and receive residents beginning a new chapter of compassionate, therapeutic residential care in Baltimore, Maryland.

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Location 1529 North Bond Street, Baltimore, MD
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Service Area Baltimore City & County, Greater Maryland
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Licensing Maryland DDA-aligned residential care program

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