St. John's Mercy Villa, a long-term care facility at 1100 E. Montclair, is undergoing a major remodeling project. St. John's Foundation for Community Health through its Mercy Villa Care Fund will provide $500,000 to the nearly $2 million project, which is estimated to take up to three years to complete.

The improvements include new windows, new floor and wall coverings and new lighting, to all resident rooms, offices, dining room, activity room and therapy room and entryway,

"With this renewal project we will be able to use state of the art technology to provide our residents with the highest level and quality of care", says Don Swafford, Mercy Villa administrator. "The resident rooms are going to be more family-oriented, and improving the accessibility of the lobby is going to make it easier for our residents and their families."

Mercy Villa is a comprehensive service provided by St. John's. "Doctors and nurses are work together to provide the best care for our patients, said Dr. W. Timothy Wilson, Medical Director at Mercy Villa. "As part of St. John's Health System, Mercy Villa residents have access to the latest treatments, procedures, as well as a skilled onsite nursing staff."

Mercy Villa is a 150-bed long-term care facility with a 95% occupancy rate. It houses three nursing units, two dining areas. A beauty shop, a landscaped courtyard and a chapel.

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