Maria Pitogo, RN BSN
Director of Nursing

Maria graduated from Galang Medical Center College Nursing School in 1992 She worked as a nurse in the Royal Free Hospital in London for nine years, specializing in liver transplants. She came to the US in 2004 and was a nurse, then Director of Nursing at Cassena Care and M2 Healthcare Group until 2024. She joined the team at The Grove in late 2024 and has loved it since. Maria has a passion and compassion for caring for those who require nursing care. It's why she became a nurse. Maria’s favorite part of her job is talking to residents and families, as well as bedside nursing care. In her spare time, she likes to drive around to relax and travel. Maria also enjoys reading and relaxing.