''My father became ill with Dementia in the autumn of 2012. It became quite clear to my sister and me that he would have to be placed in a facility for elder care. My father lived in Dallas, my sister in Northern Virginia, and I was working franticly to move my family from Northern Virginia to Canyon Lake, Texas. Luckily we didn't need to start our search for a facility for Daddy until I got to Texas. A friend of mine recommended using a placement program called A Place For Mom. My sister contacted them and worked with a representative to research what type of facility would be best for Daddy. The representative recommended Miramar. He told my sister this facility, although facility is too technical of a term for Miramar, is home based 24hr around the clock care. The care givers have many years of experience, they are young and energetic with positive personalities.

This sounded too good to be true, but my husband and I grabbed our keys and drove to Converse to check this place out. The first thing we noticed was how immaculately clean the house was (cleaner than mine). It smelled fresh, you would never know that is was a place for elder care. The owners, Ruben and Laura Dorca were cheerful and professional. They gave us a tour of the home and showed us the room Daddy would live in which was nicely furnished. We viewed the kitchen and laundry room, and the large living room where there was a large television set for the patients to use. The bathrooms were large, 2 with roll-in showers, and raised toilet seats, and mirrors were lowered so patients could see themselves. Also they had a security system which if the front or back door was opened or closed a warning sounded. We then went to the dining room and discussed business. The Dorcas were professional about their business and yet down to earth. They had a caring and compassionate air about them which I liked very much. They answered all of our questions thoroughly and honestly.

We felt very much at home there. I really wanted to find a place for my dad that was homey and comforting, not institutional, but provided better care than that of a nursing home. Ruben and Laura assured us that they could provide all the care my dad would need,including meals, personal hygiene, medication management, toileting, and re-positioning. They would provide continuing care as the patient care needs changed and got harder.

To this day in my prayers at night I thank Ruben and Laura Dorca for taking care of Daddy when I could not. They attended to his every need with dignity and compassion. I never worried about my Dad while he was in their care. They also attended to our needs by talking with us, giving us advise, offering us refreshments, and giving us samples of their cooking. I have never, and will never regret placing Daddy with Miramar Home Care. I believe Ruben and Laura do "Gods Work." They run a labor intensive full time business and keep it spotlessly clean all the time.''

- Calrmel J. Andrews-October 14, 2013