September 4, 2026
Greetings MMT Families and Residents!
Labor Day weekend is here, and it’s hard to believe how quickly summer has gone by.
For me, Labor Day is a good reminder to stop for a minute and recognize the people who keep things moving, not just at work, but in our families and in our community. There are a lot of people at MMT who come in every day, sometimes on difficult days, and simply do what needs to be done. They care for our residents, prepare meals, keep things clean, answer questions, solve problems, and make sure the day keeps moving. A lot of that work happens without much attention. And honestly, that’s what makes it meaningful.
I also think about our residents and the work you’ve done throughout your lives. You’ve raised families, built businesses and careers, served others, cared for people, and contributed to your communities. The lives you’ve built are part of the reason we are all here together today.
So this weekend, I hope we don’t make Labor Day just another day on the calendar. Take some time to enjoy it. Sit outside. Have a good conversation. Enjoy a meal with someone you care about. Laugh a little. And if you see someone working this weekend, take a moment to thank them.
One thing I’ve learned over the years is that the work matters, but the way we show up matters even more. Thank you to our residents, families, and team for everything you do to make MMT the community it is.
Flu Vaccine Clinic:
Thank you to everyone who has already signed up for our Flu Vaccine Clinic on September 24th. We appreciate everyone helping us get an early count so the pharmacy can prepare the appropriate number of vaccines. If you weren’t able to sign up for our clinic, that’s okay. You can also schedule your flu vaccine directly with your preferred pharmacy or healthcare provider.
Luau RSVP last call:
Just a reminder that September 6 is the last day to RSVP for our Hawaiian Luau Lunch! You can RSVP using the link below, or simply call the community at 916-733-6510.
RSVP here
Geriatric House Call Program:
With insurance open enrollment coming up, I wanted to remind everyone about a great service available to our residents. Dr. Ashkan Javaheri and NP Jamie Green are part of the Geriatric House Call Program and can see our residents right here in our community, so you don’t always have to make a trip to the doctor’s office for a scheduled visit.
I think this is a great option, especially for residents who find it difficult or inconvenient to travel to a clinic. Having clinical care come directly to our community can make things a little easier and eliminate the waiting that often comes with a clinic visit.
I’ve attached their brochure for more information. If you’re interested or would like some help getting connected with the Geriatric House Call Program, please feel free to reach out to us. We’re happy to help.
Employee Gratuities:
Just a reminder that employees are not allowed to accept tips or gifts other than food treats. All expressions of financial gratitude are through the Resident Council Fund. This fund is controlled and distributed strictly by resident representatives. Once a year just before the winter holidays the council distributes the contributions they have been collecting throughout the year to all of the employees at MMT. The collection box is located in the mailroom on the shelf across from the boxes. Please do not offer cash to our employees. They could lose their job if they don’t make the correct decision.
Resident Experience Council Meeting:
To our Resident Experience Council Members (families and residents), our next meeting will be on September 09, 2026 at 11:30am. Looking forward seeing you again!
Mercy Foundation:
For more information about our Foundation or to make a gift to Mercy McMahon Terrace, please visit: https://supportmercyfoundation.org/special-giving-mmt or write a check to MMT.
Weekly Call Response Time:
This week, we handled a total of 1493 calls with an average response time of 3 minutes and 51 seconds. We aim for every call to be responded to in 15 minutes or less. Anything longer will be investigated.
Thank you.
Giam Alviedo
CEO
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