About SMB Homes
Rochester MN

Our Staff

Steve and Marita Buehler are both highly trained professionals who are passionate about providing the highest quality care possible for adults with disabilities. They have a combined experience of over 25 years working in the field.

Steve received a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Minnesota State University at Mankato in 1995 and earned his Master of Science degree in Occupational Therapy from the University of Minnesota in 2000. His life passion is working with people with disabilities.

As a trained occupational therapist, Steve personally completes an assessment of each new resident to fully understand his or her unique interests, abilities and needs.  This information is used to develop an individualized plan, set goals, meet physical and social needs and restore balance by creating a customized living environment based on individual requirements.

He has had experience working with individuals who have experienced brain injury, developmental disabilities, mental health concerns, chemical dependency issues and has worked with individuals with physical disabilities such as spinal cord injury, stroke and neurodegenerative diseases.

Steve’s passion for helping adults with disabilities extends to his community where he serves on the Adult Foster Care Advisory Committee for Olmsted County and volunteers as a mentor to new adult foster care providers. He also volunteers his time as a driver for meals on wheels and does international ministry work for the Wheels for the World organization.

Marita serves as a nursing consultant at SMB Homes, and worked as a registered nurse at Mayo Clinic for fifteen years and earned her Master’s degree at Mayo School of Health Related Sciences. Besides being the nursing consultant, Marita is also involved in other aspects of the daily lives of the residents at SMB Homes.

SMB Homes recruits the best people available to staff their resident homes. All employees must pass a rigorous background check and meet high standards of care and training, as well as share the values of compassion and love for people set by Steve and Marita Buehler. The staff receives monthly training as well as regular training required by Olmsted County.

We are fortunate to have a very low turnover rate among our staff. Our team approach to care and creating a family environment make SMB Homes a great place to work. A close, supportive environment, good communication and recognizing the value of each staff member are all important parts of taking care of SMB Homes’ most valuable resource – our people. Having such a low turnover rate of staff is also of great benefit to residents. It provides a more stable and consistent environment for the individuals they serve.