West Hartford’s ONLY Life Plan Community
About Us
The Mercy Community boasts a beautiful campus located in West Hartford, Connecticut. As West Hartford’s ONLY Life Plan Community, our campus features Independent and Assisted Living, as well as Short-term Rehabilitation and Long-Term Care. When you elect to make The Mercy Community your home, select the lifestyle that supports your personal health and wellness goals. Both settings have been recognized and boast the rating of “Best” in the region.
History and Mission
A History of Exceptional Care
From its beginnings in 1880 as a farmhouse on the fields of Terry Farm purchased by the Sisters of Mercy for the purpose of establishing a home for the disenfranchised, Saint Mary Home in West Hartford has grown to be recognized as the premier skilled nursing care facility and faith-based residence in the greater Hartford region. Saint Mary Home currently serves more than 400 older residents, many of whom represent the underserved poor in the community. Although expanding and adapting its services to meet modern realities, the Mission of Saint Mary Home has remained steadfastly the same: to provide compassionate and excellent care that promotes wellness, enhances quality of life, and embraces diversity. The story of Saint Mary Home is more about the legacy of the Sisters of Mercy than it is about the bricks and mortar of the building itself. The Sisters of Mercy, devoted to service and committed to the dignity of each person, have quietly and diligently served this community for more than 130 years.
In 1988, the campus expanded with the opening of The McAuley: a Continuing Care Retirement Community. The McAuley encourages wellness and autonomy through independent and assisted living experiences that keep the mind, body, and soul active. While founded by the Sisters of Mercy, The McAuley is – like Saint Mary Home – a place where people of many faith traditions live and learn together as a community of friends.
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Mission
We, Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.
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Vision
As a mission-driven innovative health organization, we will become the national leader in improving the health of our communities and each person we serve.
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Our Core Values
- Reverence: We honor the sacredness and dignity of every person.
- Commitment to Those Experiencing Poverty: We stand with and serve those who are experiencing poverty, especially those most vulnerable.
- Justice: We foster right relationships to promote the common good, including sustainability of Earth.
- Stewardship: We honor our heritage and hold ourselves accountable for the human, financial and natural resources entrusted to our care.
- Integrity: We are faithful to who we say we are.
- Safety: We embrace a culture that prevents harm and nurtures a healing, safe environment for all.
Our Campus
Enjoy all that our campus has to offer. To help find your way around, please feel free to download our campus map to make finding your way to Saint Mary Home or The McAuley easy to navigate.
Resources
- National Alzheimer’s Association: https://www.alz.org/
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Alzheimer’s Association, Indiana: https://www.alz.org/ct
Frequently Asked Questions
Call us at 860.570.8400 to speak directly with our experts. Select from among a menu of department options so that we may give you the most helpful, detailed information possible.
Absolutely not. While Saint Mary Home and The McAuley were founded by the Sisters of Mercy, our community is welcoming to people on any and all faith journeys and from all walks of life. Our residents, clients, and colleagues represent the multi-faith and diverse population in greater Hartford.
Life Plan Community offer accommodations for independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing, offering residents a continuum of care. A person can move among levels of care as needed. The Mercy Community is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF International) as an Aging Services Network.
"Wonderful friendly staff! Beautiful rehab facility. I highly recommend Saint Mary Home at The Mercy Community."
– Heather P.