Mercy Retirement & Care Center

• Mercy Brown Bag Program Welcomes Kim Olson as Executive Director 

  

  Alameda, CA — October 10, 2026 — Mercy Brown Bag Program is pleased to welcome Kim Olson as its new Executive Director this October, succeeding longtime Executive Director Janice Roberts, who is retiring after more than four years of dedicated service to the Mercy Brown Bag Program. Olson joins an organization with more than four…

  October 14, 2026
• Executive Director Spotlight Series: Meet Kiel Stromgren of Mercy Retirement & Care Center

  

  At Elder Care Alliance, every community has a unique story shaped by the residents, families, team members, and leaders who bring it to life. Behind each community is a dedicated Executive Director whose vision, leadership, and commitment help create an environment where people feel connected, supported, and at home. We’re excited to continue our Executive…

  October 13, 2026
• Elder Care Alliance Communities Recognized in 2025 U.S. News Best Senior Living Awards 

  

  Discover why three Elder Care Alliance communities—AlmaVia of Camarillo, AlmaVia of San Francisco, and Mercy Retirement & Care Center—were honored in the 2025 U.S. News Best Senior Living Awards for exceptional assisted living, memory care, and enrichment programs. Continue Reading Elder Care Alliance Communities Recognized in 2025 U.S. News Best Senior Living Awards 

  May 21, 2025
• Transforming Age Network Awarded the Great Place To Work® Certification

  

  The Transforming Age Network including Elder Care Alliance is pleased to announce that their national non-profit network has received the Great Place to Work® certification after completing a rigorous 60-point survey of all team members across 80 affiliates. Continue Reading Transforming Age Network Awarded the Great Place To Work® Certification

  June 25, 2024
• 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 Continue Reading Elder Care Alliance Communities Among Best Again by U.S. News & World Report 

  April 17, 2024
• Skilled Nursing vs Long-Term Care: What’s the Difference?

  

  While skilled nursing and long-term care share similarities, the key differences include the duration and complexity of care. Continue Reading Skilled Nursing vs Long-Term Care: What’s the Difference?

  April 7, 2024
• 5 Facts About Acute Rehab Hospitals

  

  Acute rehab hospitals help patients recover from the sudden onset of a serious illness, an accident, or a stroke. Continue Reading 5 Facts About Acute Rehab Hospitals

  February 25, 2024
• A Complete Assisted Living Checklist for Moving Your Loved One

  

  Use this detailed moving to assisted living checklist to stay organized and reduce stress while helping your loved one through this important transition. Continue Reading A Complete Assisted Living Checklist for Moving Your Loved One

  November 17, 2023
• A Day in the Life – Skilled Nursing Patient

  

  From assistance with medications and wound care to physical and speech therapy, prepare for you or a loved one to stay in a skilled nursing facility. Continue Reading A Day in the Life – Skilled Nursing Patient

  November 12, 2023
• Recovery After a Hospital Stay

  

  From wound care to nutrition monitoring, there are services to help you or your older loved one fully recover after an extended hospital stay. Continue Reading Recovery After a Hospital Stay

  October 8, 2023