Providence St Joseph Care Center, located on the campus of Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center & Children’s Hospital, is a 112-bed licensed skilled nursing facility with a strong focus on providing high-quality, compassionate care. With one of the highest patient acuity levels in the state, the center offers long-term care services as well as short-term rehabilitation care for orthopedic, cardiac, and neurological patients as they transition from hospital to home. For over 80 years, the dedicated staff at Providence St Joseph Care Center has been committed to serving patients with special needs following surgery or those who are no longer able to live independently with unwavering compassion, dignity, and respect.
The center also offers psychiatric care for aging patients through consultations and treatment provided by experts from Providence Sacred Heart’s psychiatry department. With hospitalists on staff 24/7, patients can rest assured that a physician is readily available whenever the need arises. The Transitional Care Unit within the facility is specifically designed to cater to short-term rehabilitation patients, providing a contemporary setting, private rooms, and state-of-the-art therapy services to facilitate a smooth transition back home.
Providence St Joseph Care Center prides itself on being a beacon of care and support for residents with complex or expensive care needs, offering a refuge and a loving extension of families who need assistance in caring for their loved ones. The center has a rich history of providing homes for the frail and ill elderly, carrying on the tradition of the Sisters of Providence who started by providing care for those in need. The facility houses a new wing with a therapy center equipped with modern equipment, a dining and activities room, a family room, and a patio for patients recovering from various surgeries. The peaceful healing garden with a water feature allows residents and their families to find solace and contemplation in nature, further enhancing the rehabilitation process.