named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Hospice Care
Offers end-of-life care with compassionate support for patients and families
Independent Living at Trier Woods
55+ independent living community offering private apartments and social activities on the Wellness Campus
Outpatient Therapy Clinic
Offers physical, occupational, and speech therapy services to residents and community members
Sacred Heart Home Assisted Living & Memory Care
Provides 24/7 assisted living and specialized dementia care with personalized enrichment programs
Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Medicare-rated 4- and 5-star facility offering long-term care, inpatient rehab, and short-term recovery services
Spiritual Care Services
Provides weekly Mass, Bible study, interfaith services, and pastoral counseling for residents
activities · 10 groups
What they do
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Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Facilities 2 activities
- Operates skilled nursing and rehabilitation centerOperates a 240-bed skilled nursing facility rated four stars by Medicare and recognized as a “Best Nursing Home for 2026” by U.S. News & World Report and Newsweek, providing 24/7 care for the sick and elderly in Western New York.
- Supports multidisciplinary resident care through staffing and care planningDelivers multidisciplinary resident care through a team of over 400 employees in nursing, therapy, social work, nutrition, and activities, and develops individualized care plans focused on resident strengths and functional mobility via interdisciplinary teams.
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Short-Term Rehabilitation Therapy 2 activities
- Provides inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation therapy servicesOffers physical, occupational, and speech therapy services in both inpatient and outpatient settings through the Russell J. Salvatore Outpatient Rehabilitation Clinic, serving adults 18+ in Western New York with individualized treatment plans for stroke, injury, neurological disorders, and mobility restoration.
- Provides transitional housing and rehabilitationProvides transitional housing from skilled nursing and rehabilitation care to assisted living for individuals recovering from major surgery, including 30-day inpatient rehabilitation stays with physical and occupational therapy.
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Palliative and End-of-Life Care Education 1 activity
- Cross-trains staff in hospice and palliative careCross-trains care teams in hospice and palliative care to deliver integrated, comfort-focused services across care settings.
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Hospital and Medical Center Support 1 activity
- Funds care for the sick and elderly through affiliated organizationsRaises and allocates funds to support affiliated organizations that provide health care services for the sick and elderly.
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Senior Social & Enrichment Programming 1 activity
- Offers recreational, social, and spiritual programming for residentsProvides recreational and social activities including Wi Bowling, bingo, book club, walking club, and faith-based spiritual programming such as weekly Catholic Mass and interfaith services for residents across facilities.
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Caregiver Support for Dementia and Aging 1 activity
- Operates assisted living and memory care facilityProvides 24/7 assisted living and memory care with personalized enrichment programs and specialized amenities for residents with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease at Sacred Heart Home.
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Continuing Care Retirement Communities 1 activity
- Operates independent living community for seniorsOperates Trier Woods 55+ Independent Living Community for seniors, offering residential living and access to recreational and social programs.
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Hospice and Palliative Care Services 1 activity
- Provides inpatient hospice and end-of-life careProvides inpatient hospice care with acute pain and symptom management, private and semiprivate rooms, overnight accommodations for families, and 13 months of bereavement counseling, in partnership with Hospice Buffalo.
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Comprehensive Care Management Services 1 activity
- Provides social work and discharge planning servicesOffers social work services including discharge planning, psychosocial support, assistance with advanced directives, home care referrals, and implementation of the Homeward Bound Program to support safe transitions to home.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Provides advanced wound care servicesProvides specialized wound care including management of pressure ulcers, venous, arterial, diabetic, and surgical wounds, using negative pressure wound therapy and other advanced interventions.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$907K
Contributions & grants$868K96%
Program service revenue$6K1%
Investment income$33K4%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$1.87M
Program expenses69%
Admin / overhead20%
Fundraising11%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$1.29M
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$784K
Cash$482K
Investments$166K
Liabilities$189K
Net assets$595K
Liquid reserves4.2 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -15.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 5
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| Peter Eimer | Non-Voting Board Member/Corp CEO | 4 | $329K |
| Joseph Widmer | CFO | 4 | $222K |
| Melissa Feider | CHRO | 0 | $185K |
| Jennifer Blackchief | COO | 4 | $127K |
| Jamie Ingham | CFO | 4 | $34K |
board members · 13
- Barb Losi — Board Member
- Brother Kenneth Thomas — Board Member
- Cindy Eller — Board Member
- David Nasca — Board Member/Chairman
- David Rogers — Board Member
- John Fudyma — Board Member
- Larry Zielinski — Board Member
- Michael McRae — Board Member
- Michael Noe — Board Member/Secretary
- Msgr David LiPuma — Board Member
- Richard Sapphire — Board Member
- Roopa Chakkappan — Board Member
- Thomas Fentner — Board Member
relationships · 10
Who they work with
- Assemblywoman Karen McMahon Government — Hosted a meeting with her legislative director to discuss matters related to the organization's services and operations.
- BROTHERS OF MERCY AFFILIATES Partner — Organizations supported through fundraising efforts to care for the sick and elderly.
- Erie County Library Partner — Partners to provide monthly Library Van2Go service for residents.
- Hospice Buffalo Partner — Partnership to provide hospice care services, including medical, emotional, and spiritual support, on the Brothers of Mercy campus.
- Montabaur Heights Partner — Operates as part of The Brothers of Mercy Wellness Campus where staff serve residents in dining and social settings.
- Newsweek Government — Recognized the Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center as a “Best Nursing Home for 2026”.
- Russell J. Salvatore Partner — Namesake and likely donor or partner associated with the outpatient therapy clinic.
- Sacred Heart Home Partner — Part of the Brothers of Mercy Wellness Campus, providing assisted living services integrated with skilled nursing and rehabilitation.
- Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Partner — Located adjacent to the Russell J. Salvatore Outpatient Therapy Clinic on the Brothers of Mercy Wellness Campus.
- U.S. News & World Report Government — Recognized the Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center as a “Best Nursing Home for 2026”.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Continuum of Care Modelmethodology: continuum_of_careBy providing a seamless transition between levels of care as residents' needs evolve, the organization improves long-term health outcomes and reduces care disruption, because integrated systems prevent gaps during critical transitions.
- Discharge-Focused Rehabilitation Modelmethodology: homeward_bound-modelBy prioritizing functional recovery with the explicit goal of returning patients home quickly and safely, the organization reduces institutionalization duration and improves quality of life, because early reintegration supports psychological and physical well-being.
- Faith-Integrated Person-Centered Caremethodology: faith-integrated_careBy integrating spiritual values and compassion into health services, the organization supports dignity, emotional well-being, and resident autonomy, because faith-based frameworks enhance meaning and relational trust in care settings.
- Individualized Rehabilitation Through Interdisciplinary Teamsmethodology: interdisciplinary_careBy combining expertise across nursing, therapy, social work, nutrition, and activities into personalized care plans, the organization improves functional recovery and patient outcomes, because multidisciplinary collaboration addresses the full spectrum of patient needs.
- Physiological Rehabilitation via NMESmethodology: physiological-rehabilitationBy using neuromuscular electrical stimulation to restore physical function in speech and swallowing, the organization improves communication and nutritional intake, because targeted physiological strengthening enables functional recovery in neurologically impaired patients.