"A Home for the Terminally Ill"
Mercy House is a community care shelter which provides a home and a supportive family to people with terminal illnesses who can no longer remain at home. Residents spend their final days surrounded by their loved ones, and the love of Mercy House staff and volunteers. The mission of Mercy House is to unconditionally accept each resident and ensure that they are treated with dignity, respect and compassion.
We're Expanding!
A $2 million dollar planned expansion will provide more space to care for more people with terminal illnesses and support their families. To help finance and sustain this expansion, Mercy House has opened an Operations Support Fund with the initial goal of raising $600,000 dollars.
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Residents receive quality care in a home-like environment that includes:
- 24-hour care as an alternative to nursing home, hospital or at-home care
- Private bedrooms with cable TV and telephone
- Home-cooked meals
- Chapel
- Visiting hours 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. daily
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On behalf of the over 1,310 residents whose lives have been impacted by the generosity of our community, we thank you for your continued support to help us make our house a home for those we serve.
Thank you for believing in our mission!
Our Mission
Mercy House will provide a home with an extended family for people with a terminal illness so they can live the final chapter of their journey with dignity and experience the unconditional love of God.
Guthrie Hospice Vestal is the exclusive provider of Hospice services to the residents of Mercy House. They focus specifically on comfort, dignity, and pain control by responding to needs and wishes of residents and their families. Guthrie Hospice Vestal Website
Proud member of: Omega Home Network
Donate to Mercy House
Mercy House is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that serves as a community care shelter for the terminally ill. There are different donate options available click here to learn more.
Our federal tax i.d. number: 46-5411006
Upcoming Events 2025
- The 4th Annual Mothers’ Day Tea: Sunday, May 4th
- The 11th Annual Mercy House Tony DelNero Memorial Golf Tournament: Saturday, May 31st
- The 2nd Annual Music Fest: Saturday, July 26th
- The 12th Annual Gala of Taste: Thursday, October 23rd
More information is coming.