Elva's Place

People Helping People

Elva’s Place was named in honor of our founder’s beloved aunt, who passed after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. The mission of Elva’s Place is to bring help and hope to seniors and their families, to empower caregivers with tools and support, and to give back to our community through awareness and education.

Our Values

We believe in making a difference in our world

We believe in honoring older adults

We believe in kindness and integrity

We believe in bringing dignity to every person we meet

We believe in the power of community – people helping people

Mary Stoinski is a senior care advisor and the founder of Elva’s Place. Mary has several years of direct experience in senior living communities as a Director of Resident Services, Director of Memory Care, and Regional Director of Memory Care at a corporate level with a focus in program development and training. Mary is a certified Dementia Care Practitioner through the Association of Montessori International, a Dementia Care Specialist trainer for Crisis Prevention Institute, a certified coach through Teepa Snow and Positive Approach to Care.