Josephine Caring Community

Saratoga transitional rehab & the meadows at Josephine - *received the highest rating for a nursing home by the federal government with a "4-5 star" rating. *listed in us news & world report as a "best nursing home"*listed as a "top 30 non profit in snohomish county" by the everett herald. *recognized with senate resolution 8741 by the Washington state senate for providing over 100 years of care for the elderly and children. *voted "best retirement facility" by the stanwood-camano news poll.skilled nursing:our "saratoga transitional rehab" services provide nursing and therapy treatment plans that return our patients home safe and as quickly as possible after their hospital stay. We offer intensive physical, occupational and speech therapy in conjunction with registered nurse medical treatment under physician supervision.long-term care and memory care residence:"the meadows at Josephine" provides a broad range of care services for those who are very frail, who have dementia, or for those who are physically unable to care for themselves any longer. We focus on meaningful days. Bingo, foot massages and quilting are a few of the onsite activities. Outings to a local beach or dining in a preferred restaurant are regularly scheduled. Meals are thoughtfully prepared and served with a "home cooked" flair. Large and small worship services are available throughout the week.josephine is unique among nursing homes for its intergenerational emphasis. Child care and preschool take place throughout our 160 bed nursing home. Daily interaction brings enrichment to the lives of both residents and children.

Josie's learning center -josie's learning center provides child care, preschool and after school programs for more than 250 infant to school age children. Thirty six children are enrolled in the early childhood education & assistance program (eceap) for underprivileged children. Montessori kindergarten and preschool classes are also offered. Our child care programs are integrated throughout Josephine's facility - giving children and nursing home residents daily opportunities for intergenerational activities and learning.

The "suites" vibrant assisted living -residents of Josephine's 57 assisted living apartments receive comprehensive individual residential care including meals, housekeeping, laundry services, activities and outings. Certified nursing assistants are staffed 24 hours a day to provide personal care assistance as needed. A registered nurse is also available 24 hours per day. We strive to create an environment that meets the unique needs of each individual, in a safe and respectful manner.

Additional sources of program revenue were generated from the following:1) home care services.2) fees for transportation provided to private pay residents. 3) quality assurance dividends for administering medicare-approved program that allows long term care residents to be safely and effectively treated within our facility rather than incurring a hospital stay. Other program expenses included expenditures from Josephine's good samaritan fund on behalf of residents in financial need for such things as dental & vision exams, denture replacement, outings, clothing and subscriptions.