Mercy Retirement & Care Center

  • Elder Care Alliance Communities Among Best Again by U.S. News & World Report 

    Elder Care Alliance Communities Among Best Again by U.S. News & World Report 

    Two Elder Care Alliance communities are recognized again this year, and a third joins them among the top in senior living. We are excited to announce AlmaVia of Camarillo and AlmaVia of San Francisco have earned the honor for a second consecutive year, and Mercy Retirement & Care Center joins them in being named best by……

  • Skilled Nursing vs Long-Term Care: What’s the Difference?

    Skilled Nursing vs Long-Term Care: What’s the Difference?

    When you or a loved one suddenly requires a different or new type of healthcare, the amount of terms and options can be overwhelming. Many people get confused when they hear about skilled nursing and long-term care. While they share similarities, these two types of care cater to different needs and have distinct purposes. Here’s……

  • 5 Facts About Acute Rehab Hospitals

    5 Facts About Acute Rehab Hospitals

    When your loved one experiences a downturn in their health, has an accident, or requires serious surgery, their doctor may recommend a rehabilitation program for quick healing. Short-term rehabilitation can make a big difference in health outcomes after a stroke, injury, or sudden debilitating illness. Here are five facts about acute rehab hospitals to help……

  • A Complete Assisted Living Checklist for Moving Your Loved One

    A Complete Assisted Living Checklist for Moving Your Loved One

    For many, a conversation with a loved one about moving into an assisted living community can seem overwhelming. If you are in the process of finding the right community for your loved one, read our tips on how to begin the search for a senior living community.  Continue Reading A Complete Assisted Living Checklist for…

  • A Day in the Life – Skilled Nursing Patient

    A Day in the Life – Skilled Nursing Patient

    When you or a loved one experiences an accident or severe acute illness, you deserve to find a care plan to help you regain independence. You might feel hesitant to choose skilled nursing care, especially if you’re unfamiliar with how this type of care works daily. To help you prepare for this type of care,……

  • Recovery After a Hospital Stay

    Recovery After a Hospital Stay

    There are many reasons older adults may need to stay at a hospital for an extended period. Some may need specialized treatment after falling and breaking a bone. Others may need surgery that requires a lengthy hospital stay. No matter what treatment you or your loved one receive at the hospital, what you do afterward……

  • Elder Care Alliance and Transforming Age Join Forces to Enhance Senior Living Services

    Elder Care Alliance and Transforming Age Join Forces to Enhance Senior Living Services

    August 7, 2023 – Seattle, Wash. – Today, Transforming Age and Elder Care Alliance (ECA) are excited to announce that they are affiliating, and ECA is joining the Transforming Age network in a strategic move that brings together the two nonprofit organizations to enhance their shared commitment to enrich the lives of older adults. By……

  • What to Expect During Your Skilled Nursing Stay

    What to Expect During Your Skilled Nursing Stay

    At some point in your life, you may need to stay in a skilled nursing facility. You may need rehabilitation services after surgery or an injury. Or, you might need help to improve your cognitive function or regain lost mobility. Sometimes, people stay in skilled nursing facilities indefinitely because they can no longer care for……

  • What Is Skilled Nursing?

    What Is Skilled Nursing?

    Finding the right level of care for a loved one or yourself as you age can be a challenge. Elder Care Alliance loves to celebrate seniors and recognizes the desire to live independently as long as possible. You can achieve the right balance of independence and living assistance by living in a skilled nursing facility.……

  • Team Member Spotlight: Reyna Flores

    Team Member Spotlight: Reyna Flores

    Every month we invite one of our team members to sit down with us and tell us more about their journey to Elder Care Alliance, their role now, and their insights into older adult care. We are excited to share the expertise and knowledge of our many team members whom every day come to work……