Providence Mother Joseph Care Center is a Catholic, not-for-profit facility focused on offering holistic skilled nursing care to individuals of all ages and faiths. The center is deeply dedicated to its core values of compassion, justice, excellence, stewardship, and respect for the dignity of every person. With an approach that honors the physical, social, psychological, cultural, and spiritual needs of each resident, the care home creates an inclusive environment where every individual is valued and supported throughout their journey of healing and living.
The Transitional Care Unit at Providence Mother Joseph Care Center is specially designed for patients coming directly from hospital stays who need skilled nursing, end-of-life care, or rehabilitation to aid in recovery and recuperation. The care home features a newly renovated building, beautifully homelike in design, enhanced through generous gifts to its foundation. Large bay windows in resident rooms offer a dedicated space for treasured keepsakes, while the two landscaped outdoor courtyards—each featuring charming gazebos, picnic tables, and raised gardening beds—provide peaceful, accessible areas for relaxation. Communal spaces such as a welcoming living room and a cozy library encourage social interaction among residents and guests.
Providence Mother Joseph Care Center goes beyond traditional care by creating a vibrant community life through its Activities Department. Residents can participate in enriching weekly activities including BINGO, baking sessions, and arts and crafts, while regularly scheduled outings offer opportunities to enjoy shopping trips, lunches out, movie outings, and visits to local entertainment destinations such as Mariners games, Music in the Park, ferry rides, and Seniors Day at the Western Washington Fair. These activities are complemented by seasonal offerings to ensure engaging experiences year-round and promote a healthy sense of self-esteem and well-being.
The care center also provides dedicated Social Services to assist residents and their families with matters including mental health support, financial adjustments, discharge planning, and community resource referrals. Spiritual Care Services—held in the accessible Chapel onsite—cater to those seeking spiritual support, counseling, and religious practice. Regularly scheduled services, including Roman Catholic Mass, create a welcoming environment for residents, staff, and family members around the clock.
Dining is seen as both a nutritional necessity and a social opportunity at Providence Mother Joseph Care Center. The dining program is tailored to meet the therapeutic, social, and dietary needs of each individual, encouraging residents to share meals in communal dining rooms and thereby fostering community connections. Residents benefit from a varied menu with seasonal fruits and vegetables, created and overseen by a dedicated kitchen team, a registered dietician, and a dietetic technician.
A wealth of amenities supports the daily lives of those at Providence Mother Joseph Care Center, from a full-service Beauty & Barber Shop to cable television, a video/DVD library, computer access, free WiFi, a Nintendo® Wii™ gaming system, and a private telephone line. The care home’s convenient proximity to hospitals and clinics as well as easy access to public transportation ensures residents and families find it easy to stay connected to broader community resources.
Volunteering is highly valued and actively encouraged, with opportunities for community members to enrich not only the lives of residents but their own. Volunteers help facilitate group and intergenerational activities, offer companionship through one-on-one visits, and participate in the care of facility pets, all of which play a key role in sustaining vitality and engagement among residents.
Support from donors through the Providence St. Peter Foundation has been instrumental in continually enhancing the experience of residents and their families, from funding vital patient care services to supplying equipment and supporting staff education. The commitment of donors, staff, and volunteers together ensures that Providence Mother Joseph Care Center consistently maintains an exceptional standard of care and a truly compassionate, mission-driven environment for all who call it home.
