ACORN ELDER CARE - Key Persons


Denise Dublin

Job Titles:
  • Owner
With deep roots in the Martin and Saint Lucie County areas, Denise Dublin began her career as a professional nurse working at Martin Memorial Hospital (now Cleveland Clinic). She continued her career in-home health care, including at a Medicare-certified home health agency, Treasure Coast Hospice, and finally in the private duty home care for the past 17 years. Over the years, Denise has served on numerous volunteer committees and boards, including the American Heart Ball and American Lung Association committees, and the boards of Molly's House (three years) and South East Florida Honor Flights (four years). Denise's experience and compassion for the elderly and people with disabilities gives her great insight into being able to recommend the best course of action in optimizing the client's quality of life. In addition to her love of boating, traveling, and outside activities, Denise enjoys spending time with her husband, adult children and their spouses, and her four beautiful grandchildren.

Marlene McClure-Allen

Job Titles:
  • General Manager
Marlene McClure-Allen has lived on the Treasure Coast since 2001. She earned a bachelor's degree in business administration and management from New York Empire State University. After a successful career in the restaurant business, Marlene found another passion in health care. She joined Acorn Elder Care in 2008 as the general manager and manages the office and business administration. But most importantly, she gets the opportunity to do what she loves best, interacting with clients and caregivers. Marlene and her husband are active members at First Community Church of God in Port St. Lucie. She is very involved in the church ministry and church hospitality functions. Marlene is an avid reader and loves to travel, garden, cook, and bake.