About Us
Transforming Care from “Good Enough” to Greatness.
What if ‘just care’ isn’t enough?
We’re a Department on Disability Services (DDS)-certified residential provider, held to the highest standards, and regularly audited for compliance and excellence—read our most recent audit here. But for us, compliance is only the baseline. Real impact starts when services move beyond paperwork and policies, and meet people where their lives actually happen.


Person-Centered, Purpose-Driven
We don’t just offer services. We co-create real lives. Every person we serve is seen, heard, and supported through the lens of their individual goals, interests, and potential. With deep commitment to the Person-Centered Thinking model, our work is never one-size-fits-all. It’s about uncovering what makes each person feel alive, safe, and successful—and helping them live it, every day.
Meet Our Team
Ola Akinbobola Idowu
CEO
At the heart of Mercyland Healthcare Inc. is the vision and leadership of its CEO, a dedicated and compassionate nurse with over 30 years of healthcare experience, including the last 23 years specializing in psychiatric and community health nursing across various facilities in the United States. As an ANCC Board-Certified Mental Health Nurse (BC-RN), his expertise is rooted in clinical excellence and a deep understanding of behavioral health. He is also an American Heart Association-certified BLS and First Aid instructor and an active member of the American Association of Diabetes Educators and the American Society of Pain Management Nurses. His unwavering commitment to serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) is the driving force behind Mercyland’s mission. Through his leadership, the agency prioritizes person-centered care, independence, and community inclusion, ensuring every individual receives the dignity, support, and opportunity they deserve.
Rebecca Coker
QIDP
Rebecca Yount
Behavioral Specialist
Ms. Rebecca Yount, Mercyland Healthcare Inc.’s Behavioral Specialist, brings over 30 years of exceptional experience in providing psychological services across the Washington, DC metropolitan area. Her expertise spans private practice, consulting for residential providers, government agencies including the Department on Disability Services (DDS), and day programs serving individuals with developmental disabilities and mental illness. She is highly skilled in conducting psycho-educational assessments, developing Medicaid Waiver-compliant psychological and sexuality assessments, and creating individualized Behavior Support Plans and Individual Support Plans. Ms. Yount works closely with interdisciplinary teams, the D.C. Quality Trust, and legal advocates to ensure the rights, needs, and goals of individuals with developmental disabilities are fully addressed. Her vast experience and commitment to person-centered advocacy are integral to the quality and effectiveness of behavioral services at Mercyland.
Regina Gill
Dietician/nutritionist
Emily Gianunzio
HR Manager
Backed by the City. Connected to the Community.
We proudly work alongside DC’s Department on Disability Services, using their eligibility and intake guidelines and expanding on the wide range of services they provide. But what truly sets us apart is how deeply we root our supports in real, vibrant community life.
We’ve built meaningful
partnerships with

Rosedale Library (NE) and Shepherd Park/Juanita E. Thornton Library (NW) – offering weekly access to inclusive community events and volunteering opportunities for the people we serve.

Temple of Praise Church – creating avenues for spiritual growth, social engagement, and meaningful service

This isn’t charity work. This is empowerment. Because when our individuals give back to their city, their sense of self, belonging, and purpose multiplies.
We believe in a world where families don’t have to fight for respect… where people with IDD aren’t hidden in systems, but lifted by them… and where care is not just functional, but transformational.

Why Mercyland?
- Certified by DDS
- Audited & Transparent
- Person-Centered & Community-Driven
- Connected to Local Events, Volunteerism & Enrichment
Want to Join Us or Learn More?
Whether you’re a family looking for real support, a provider looking to partner, or a change-maker ready to make an impact—Mercyland is ready for you.
Let’s build something greater than care. Let’s build community.
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