03/25/2026
Shining a Light!
Please join us in welcoming Joseph DeMattos, Jr. who has recently joined the Marquis Health Consulting Services family as our Senior Vice President of Public Affairs.
At Marquis, we believe that strong advocacy and unwavering commitment to the communities’ serviced by the centers we support are the foundation of exceptional care.
Joseph brings decades of distinguished leadership in healthcare advocacy to our team — and his passion for elevating the quality of life for older adults aligns perfectly with our mission to support senior living communities and skilled nursing facilities across eight states along the East Coast.
His track record speaks volumes:
🏛️ Former President & CEO of the Health Facilities of Maryland
🤝 Former Senior State Director of AARP Maryland, where he championed national campaigns for Medicare-covered prescription drugs and Social Security
🏆 Recipient of the 2025 Joe Warner Patient Advocacy Award from American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living
⭐ Recognized among Maryland's Top 30 Healthcare Leaders by The Maryland Record
📚 Named National Part-Time Adjunct Professor of the Year by the Gerontological Society of America (GSA)
💡 Honored with an ICON Award and recognized as a Maryland Leader in Healthcare by the Baltimore Business Journal.
Joseph's expertise in public affairs — including his insights on value-based care partnerships shared with McKnight's Long-Term Care News— will strengthen the centers we support ability to serve the residents, families, and teams who count on them every day.
To read the feature in its entirety please visit: https://www.mcknightsseniorliving.com/news/people-in-the-news-march-10-2026/