Agency Details:

Mercy Retirement and Care Center

Mercy Retirement & Care Center is a nonprofit organization committed to serving and enriching the physical and emotional well-being of older adults through a network of professional, faith-centered care communities and services.

Philosophy:
Committed to the spiritual traditions of its sponsors, at Elder Care Alliance we believe in:

Respecting and celebrating the dignity and inherent worth of each person
Providing care for the elderly regardless of cultural background, religious orientation, or economic means
Maintaining excellent service through teams of dedicated sponsors, board members, staff, and volunteers
Furthering our mission by the careful stewardship of resources
Collaborating with organizations that share our values to better benefit each community we serve

Description:
Mercy Retirement & Care Center, a nonprofit organization, has been providing quality compassionate care and services to older adults for more than 125 years. Supportive residential, assisted living, dementia care and skilled nursing programs are offered at Mercy's four-and-a-half acre campus. The spiritual values and mission of its founders, the Sisters of Mercy, are deeply rooted at Mercy. Faith, dignity, compassion and service play integral roles in the care and service standards of our organization.

History:
Our approach reflects a tradition of service and dedication that goes all the way back to the creation of the Sisters of Mercy in Dublin, Ireland. By 1872, the Sisters of Mercy were well established in San Francisco, caring for the needs of the homeless and providing geriatric care at St. Mary's Hospital. The facility moved to the East Bay after the 1906 earthquake caused major damage at the San Francisco site. Today, Mercy Retirement & Care Center is thriving and continues the mission of its founders.

Contact people:

Mary Kathryn Thomas, Volunteer Coordinator, (phone), (email) Steven Hardy, Director, (phone), (email) Sr. Patty Creedon, Administrator, (phone), (email)

Office fax number: (510) 261-7551

Address:

3431 Foothill Blvd. Oakland, CA 94601 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.mercyretirementcenter.com/index.htm

Directions:

Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: Fruitvale Station,   Walk distance (in minutes): 10   Nearest Bus Stop: Foothill/35th Ave, 2 minute walk

Last updated on October 13, 2009