Mercy Circle Senior Living is a small, close-knit community that's been serving older adults for years and is easy to recognize because of its commitment to caring for people with respect and kindness, and it's run by the Sisters of Mercy, so the staff follows Catholic values but welcomes people from all faiths, and every day you'll find things like prayer services, Catholic Mass in a beautiful chapel, and open meditation rooms for anyone needing some quiet reflection. The building is three stories tall, there are secure memory care neighborhoods, and if you take a walk around, you might notice peaceful courtyards and landscaped gardens and even some ground-floor apartments with their own private patios right next to walking paths. The apartments are pretty spacious too, with studio, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom units, many featuring washers and dryers, kitchens with dishwashers, individual temperature controls, and sometimes a den. People with small pets are welcome. The community encourages everyone to do as much as they're able to, giving choices in schedules and plenty of ways to stay busy, with activities like music, games, movie nights in the community theater, exercise classes, and social programs, and the staff always tries to include everyone regardless of their health needs.
There's no entrance fee, just monthly payments, and Mercy Circle helps people through many stages of aging, offering independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and strong memory care services. The staff includes nurses, aides, and therapists who provide physical, occupational, and speech therapy six days a week for people recovering from illness or injury, and they also help with everyday things like bathing, medication, and meals when someone needs more support. For those living with memory loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, there's a secure memory care wing with special color-coded decorations, spiritual quotes on the walls, and gardens designed to help residents stay engaged with nature and each other, and staff get extra training to meet the needs of people facing cognitive challenges. The dining options let residents enjoy at least one restaurant-style meal each day, with a Bistro for lighter snacks, plus full kitchens for those who like to make their own food, and housekeepers come in every other week to tidy up so it's easier to focus on enjoying life and not chores.
Mercy Circle encourages a sense of belonging; people get to know their neighbors and staff, who often act more like friends, and there are chances to volunteer, join group activities, or spend quiet time in the library or reading room. The building offers many conveniences including on-site banking, garage options for a small monthly fee, free outdoor parking, and scheduled rides to appointments or outings. Because of its size and the way staff focus on truly personalized care, residents often feel both safe and independent, and there's a strong effort to offer both support and freedom while paying attention to physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Everything in the building, from easy-to-navigate suites in Baggot Street for safety and comfort to shared game rooms and an exercise space, is meant to help residents live well while staying connected to their faith and friends.
