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.
Our Vision
Mercyland Healthcare Inc. (MHI) aims to be one of the leading Home and Community-Based Setting(HCBS) providers for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities (IDD) in the District of Columbia, focusing on a person-centered care approach, emphasizing the strengths of individuals while supporting their weaknesses, alongside monitoring outcomes and performance. 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.
Our Mission
At Mercyland Healthcare Inc. (MHI), our mission is to be more than a service provider — we are a trusted partner, advocate, and community resource for individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD), their families, and the dedicated staff who support them. We believe in combining hard work, compassion, and accountability with a strong culture of solidarity, ensuring that every person receives not just care, but a pathway to independence, dignity, and inclusion. At MHI, we are proud to stand as both a provider and a resource hub — committed to helping persons and families thrive through care, connection, and community.
Meet Our Team
Joseph 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. His clinical leadership is grounded in work across multiple psychiatric and community-based programs, including CPEP in Southeast DC, Innovative Life Solutions, and St. Elizabeths. Joseph is skilled in crisis prevention and stabilization, multidisciplinary care coordination, and building strong clinical systems that promote safety, accountability, and measurable outcomes. Under his direction, MHI delivers structured, person-centered care designed to support individuals with intensive behavioral and psychiatric challenges
Carla Forbes-Harding
Program Director
Carla Forbes-Harding, Program Director at Mercyland Healthcare Inc. (MHI), is poised to be one of the DMV area’s top leaders in disability and home healthcare services. With a Master’s in Healthcare Administration (MHA) and over 15 years of experience as an Educator supporting students with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs). She has successfully managed caseloads of more than 65 clients while leading and coordinating multiple teams, consistently delivering outstanding client outcomes and ensuring compliance with complex regulatory requirements. Under her leadership, MHI has strengthened key community partnerships with D.C. libraries, the D.C. Chamber of Commerce, and the Linner Foundation, solidifying its role as a trusted, client-centered home care agency in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.
Rebecca Coker
QIDP
Elizabeth Aja
Behavioral Specialist
Ms. Elizabeth is MHI’s in-house Behavior Support Plan (BSP) Developer and a highly experienced Nurse Practitioner with a strong background in behavioral health services across the DMV region. She specializes in developing clinically sound, person-centered behavior supports informed by functional assessment, with a focus on proactive interventions, skill-building, and reducing high-risk behaviors. Elizabeth provides staff training, implementation guidance, and ongoing monitoring to ensure BSP strategies are delivered with consistency and fidelity. Her expertise strengthens MHI’s ability to support individuals with complex behavioral presentations while maintaining dignity, safety, and long-term stability.
Regina Gill
Dietician/nutritionist
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
- 98% in our 2025 Provider Certification Review (PCR) audit score
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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