The History of William Hill Manor
William Hill Manor was founded in 1981 when Dr. David Hill, a local dentist, purchased farm land from the once prominent State Senator A. Raymond Marvel. Dr. Hill, whose practice consisted of mostly senior citizens, realized that there wasn’t a structured retirement alternative on the Eastern Shore, leading to concern amongst many of his patients.
In 1981, William Hill Manor opened with 63 apartments and 15 cottages, along with a 60-bed comprehensive nursing facility. Over the years, the community grew and expanded its service offerings to eventually become a full scale continuing care retirement community, offering independent living, assisted living and nursing care on site.
In June, 2004, William Hill Manor was purchased by the not-for-profit corporation, EMA, which is headquartered in Eldersburg, Maryland. EMA is a Faith-Based Family of Retirement Communities and Resources. Other members of the EMA family include Fairhaven, Copper Ridge, The Copper Ridge Institute, and Buckingham’s Choice.
Milestones
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1981
William Hill Manor opens with 63 apartments, 15 cottages and a 60-bed, comprehensive nursing center.
1983
The first expansion is made adding three cottages.
1984
Eight cottages are added.
1986
The west side of the property is developed with the addition of 15 cottages.
1988
The comprehensive health care center is expanded by 26 additional beds and is named Marvel Hall.
1990
Davis Lane is developed with the construction of six villas.
1994
Ten beds are added to Marvel Hall.
1996
Ten beds are added to Marvel Hall.
1998
Two Davis Lane villas are added. The Rehabilitation Department is expanded to include outpatient services.
2000
Two Davis Lane villas are added.
2001
The Gardens at William Hill Manor Assisted Living opens at 545 Cynwood Drive, with 44 studio apartments.
2004
William Hill Manor is purchased by EMA with a vision to take the community to the next level of excellence.
2006
William Hill Manor celebrates 25 years of empowering residents to realize their full potential and define their personal pathways to aging well by living well.
2010
William Hill Manor brings the Internationally Recognized Copper Ridge Model of Care© to the Eastern Shore, with new Alzheimer's and Dementia care apartments, and an outpatient memory clinic, the Samuel and Alexia Bratton Memory Clinic. In addition, 20 new Assisted Living apartments are added to the Gardens and renovations were completed to the Comprehensive Care Center, known as Marvel Hall.
Easton, Maryland 21601