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Description

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With an innovative spirit and a faithbased missiondriven ministry Mercy Medical has become a recognized healthcare leader known for its compassionate and excellent reputation Mercys healthcare continuum provides rehabilitation skilled nursing longterm care home health hospice assisted living Independent Living and memory care services using the latest practices technologies and the highest quality of care

Mercy offers several rehabilitation programs Acute rehabilitation hospital Skilled nursing subacute Outpatient rehabilitation Home health rehabilitation

As one of the largest private employers in South Alabama Mercy Medical has locations in Baldwin and Mobile counties that include Baldwin Countys only licensed acute rehabilitation hospital a stateofthe art memory care community two independent living communities three assisted living communities and rehabilitation home health and hospice

Mercy Medical has served the Gulf Coast region since 1949 when the Sisters of Mercy founded Villa Mercy The once convalescent home that served the elderly of Baldwin and Mobile counties has grown far beyond its original concept evolving into a continuum of care serving the healthcare needs of all ages Founded and sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy and as a member of Catholic Health East Mercy Medical is committed to its mission of continuing the healing ministry of Jesus Christ providing compassionate holistic and excellent care

Mission Statement
Called to the healing ministry of Jesus Christ and continuing the tradition of the Sisters of Mercy Mercy Medical a member of Catholic Health East is committed to responding to present and future community health care needs This ministry includes home and community based services to the people of our local and surrounding areas We exist to provide excellent compassionate care to the whole person within a culture of inclusion

Vision Statement
Mercy Medical will be respected as the innovative leader in providing integrated continuing care to enhance the quality of life in our communities

Values
As a faithbased healthcare ministry we meet both our challenges and opportunities in the context of and in accord with our Core Values

Reverence for Each Person
We believe in the sacredness of life acknowledging the intrinsic worth and dignity of all persons

Community
We build relationships with each other through respect for others beliefs and traditions

Justice
We advocate for a society in which all can realize their full potential and achieve the common good

Commitment to Those Who are Poor
We care for those whom society ignores

Stewardship
We care for and strengthen the ministry and all resources entrusted to us

Courage
We dare to innovate and to take the risks our faith demands of us

Integrity
We keep our word and are faithful to who we say we are

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History

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History
1949 Villa Mercy convalescent home is established in Daphne Alabama

1964 A 54bed nursing home opens following receipt of 250000 Federal grant under the HillBurton Act

1975 Villa Mercy expands to 137 beds changing its emphasis to the model of rehabilitation and therapy services

1979 Inpatient hospice services are established

1981 Home health services are established in Baldwin and Mobile counties

1984 A State pilot project is implemented for the rehabilitation subacute program

1987 Villa Mercy changes its name to MERCY MEDICAL
Mercy Medical purchases The Birches in Fairhope assisted living community

1988 Mercy Medical receives licensure of 25 beds as an acute rehabilitation hospital

1992 Rehab hospital built to include skilled nursing and therapy services

1993 Mercy Medical Mobile 20bed skilled nursing and hospice unit opens on Dauphin Street

McAuley Place 60unit assisted living community opens on Dauphin Street in Mobile

Portier Place 30apartment Lifecare retirement community opens on Old Shell Road in Mobile

Care Resource Center is established in cooperation with Senior Citizens Services Inc Mobile

1998 Pediatric Home Care program established in both Mobile and Baldwin counties

1999 Mercy Medical receives exemption from Medicare PPS
11 apartments added to Carroll Place Fairhope formerly The Birches making a total of 71 units

2001 Mercy Medical receives extension of exemption from Medicare PPS and is awarded a demonstration project from CMSThe Hamlet Lifecare retirement community opens First Phase 9 cottages amp The Clubhouse in Fairhope

2002 Carroll Place opens addition making a total of 99 unitsCatherine Place in Daphne 60unit assisted living community openedThe Second Phase 9 cottages of The Hamlet opens in FairhopeCare Resource Center in Mobile is closed

2003 Construction begins on John McClure Snook Regional CenterSister Mary Eileen Wilhelm announces plans for her retirementA nationwide search for her replacement begins in July

2004 Mary Kay Polys becomes Mercys new PresidentCEOVIP Initiative begun
John McClure Snook Regional Center holds grand openingMercy Medical honors Sr Mary Eileen Wilhelm with dinner and roastMercy Medical establishes Camp Mercy an overnight camp designed to help children and teens cope with griefProject Lifesaver of Baldwin County intoduced

2005 Project Lifesaver added in Mobile County Third Pod at the John McClure Snook Regional Center Opens

2006 Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital Renovated

2007 LongTerm Care Renovated