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Josephine Caring Community
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Stanwood, WA

Josephine Caring Community

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Stanwood, WA
9901 272Nd Pl Nw, Stanwood, WA 98292 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of Josephine Caring Community

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Josephine Caring Community is an 86-bed nonprofit community in Stanwood, Washington, offering memory care, assisted living, transitional rehabilitation, and long-term care. Established in 1908, it is operated by Barbara Christoferson and serves residents across Snohomish County. The community accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

CMS rates Josephine five stars overall, with Health Inspection and Quality Measure scores each running well above the Washington average. Across five inspections since 2023, the facility recorded 17 total deficiencies — 45% fewer than the Washington mean — with no fines, no Immediate Jeopardy findings, and no license actions. A substantiated complaint in August 2025 found an 11-day gap in Nurse Delegator coverage; the facility subsequently hired a replacement. The more significant data tension is staffing: nurse staffing averages 3 hours and 26 minutes per resident per day, 22.1% below the Washington average, ranking the facility 81st out of 89 state SNFs.

Two programs distinguish the community beyond standard care: Josephine At Home extends services to residents living in their own homes, and an onsite Early Learning and Childcare program integrates intergenerational programming into daily life. The facility’s occupancy rate is 59%, below the state average of 72.5%, indicating current availability across care levels.

Josephine Caring Community fits residents seeking long-term assisted living or memory care within a mission-driven, nonprofit setting and is structured for short-term rehabilitation stays for those who can tolerate staffing levels below the state norm.

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Staffing hours breakdown

Info Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.

Hours per resident per day — compared to Washington state averages

Staff typeHours / Day / Residentvs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes. 49m per day ▼ 8% State avg: 53m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care. 49m per day ■ Avg State avg: 49m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life. 2h 49m per day ▲ 5% State avg: 2h 41m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Info Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours. 3h 37m per day ▼ 4% State avg: 3h 47m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation. 3m per day ▼ 40% State avg: 5m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN Info Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent. 31m per day ▼ 18% State avg: 38m per day · National avg: 28m per day
Bed community size
86-bed community Rank #142 / 357Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 142nd out of 357 homes in Washington for Bed Count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Washington facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Washington that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 59 / 100 Rank #261 / 626Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 261st out of 626 homes in Washington for Walk Score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Washington facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Washington that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
59%
Rank #238 / 284Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 238th out of 284 homes in Washington for Occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Washington average, with its Statewide rank out of 284. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Washington that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Lower than the Washington average: 72.5%
Occupied beds
51 / 86
Average occupied beds in Washington homes 73 beds

License Details

Facility TypeBoarding Home
StatusOp
CountySnohomish
License Number569
CMS Certification Number505465

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

ContactMr. Terry Robertson, Executive Director (per BBB, record updated Jul 2026)

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Rehabilitation Services

Staffing & Medical

1 service
Licensed Nurses/CNAs

Additional Services

1 service
Transitional Rehabilitation

Amenities & Lifestyle

Specific ProgramsEarly Learning and Childcare, Josephine At Home

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Inspection History

In Washington, the Department of Social and Health Services, Residential Care Services conducts unannounced inspections and issues reports on the quality of care in all licensed settings.

Since 2023 · 3 years of data 17 deficiencies

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Washington state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2023 vs. Washington state average
Overall vs. WA average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 2 Better Metrics better than Washington average:
• Total deficiencies (45% below)
• Deficiencies per year (45% below)
Latest Inspection August 13, 2025 Complaint Investigation

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityWA Averagevs. WA Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 1731 This facility has 45% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Washington assisted living residence (17 vs. WA avg 31).↓ 45% better
Deficiencies per year Info Average deficiencies per year since 2023. 5.710.3 This facility has 45% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Washington assisted living residence (5.7 vs. WA avg 10.3).↓ 45% better

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • August 13, 2025 complaint investigation found the facility lacked a Nurse Delegator for 11 days, causing unsupervised medication administration and a substantiated citation for failed provider practice.
  • July 26, 2024 follow-up inspection cleared all eight prior deficiencies, confirming corrections in maintenance, training, reporting, medication assessments, and resident safety.
  • August 17, 2023 fire safety inspection cited six violations including blocked fire doors, improper smoke detector installation, and missing fire drill documentation.
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Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

Long-stay resident measures
Significantly above average Washington avg: 3.6 Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.16
16% better than Washington average

Washington average: 1.38

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.20
21% better than Washington average

Washington average: 1.51

Short-stay resident measures
Significantly above average Washington avg: 3.6 Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 22.2%
12% worse than Washington average

Washington average: 19.9%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 9.6%
27% better than Washington average

Washington average: 13.2%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 0.7%
In line with Washington average

Washington average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 47.1%
12% worse than Washington average

Washington average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 56.6%
12% better than Washington average

Washington average: 50.6%

Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.

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Address 0.0 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Stanwood's city center to Josephine Caring Community's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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The information below is reported by the Washington Department of Social and Health Services, Residential Care Services.

Josephine Caring Community
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86
Facility 86
WA AVG 81
Rank #142 / 357
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WA AVG 51
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Facility 80
WA AVG 81
Rank #165 / 357
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Facility 51
WA AVG 51
Rank #320 / 626
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed 77.5% 4
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Facility 7.5
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Washington

Josephine Caring Community is located in NW Stanwood, Washington State.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Washington State.

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Community Options Program Entry System (COPES)

WA Medicaid COPES

Age 65+ or disabled
General Washington resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
WA

High demand in urban areas (e.g., Seattle).

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care ($70/day) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.)

Washington Family Caregiver Support Program

WA NFCSP

Age Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia)
General Washington resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
WA

High urban demand; rural outreach.

Benefits
In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$70/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

Community First Choice (CFC)

Washington Community First Choice

Age 65+ (or disabled 18+)
General WA resident, Medicaid-eligible, need help with 2+ ADLs/IADLs.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month; QIT optional.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
WA

Broader than COPES; serves ~20,000; self-directed option.

Benefits
Personal care (4-6 hours/day) Respite (~240 hours/year) Assistive devices Training Transportation

Older Americans Act (OAA) Services

Washington OAA Services

Age 60+
General WA resident; no income/asset limits.
Income Limits (2025) None; donations encouraged.
Asset Limits Not assessed.
WA

13 AAAs; includes Meals on Wheels; rural focus.

Benefits
Meals (~$5-$7/meal) Transportation Homemaker services (~4 hours/week) Respite (~5 days/year) Legal aid

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Washington Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General WA resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
WA

Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Washington VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General WA resident, wartime service, ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth
WA

High veteran use; supports rural/urban needs.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs

Senior Citizens Property Tax Exemption

Washington Senior Property Tax Exemption

Age 61+ or disabled retiree
General WA resident, homeowner, income-based.
Income Limits (2025) ~$45,000-$70,000/year varies by county, e.g., King: $70,000
Asset Limits Not assessed; home value cap varies ~$250,000-$400,000
WA

Saves ~$500-$1,500/year; offered statewide.

Benefits
Tax exemption (~$500-$1,500/year depending on county)

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Washington SFMNP

Age 60+
General WA resident, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,322/month 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed.
WA

Vouchers (~$80/season); serves ~20,000 via AAAs.

Benefits
Vouchers (~$80/season) for produce at farmers’ markets

Frequently Asked Questions about Josephine Caring Community

Is Josephine Caring Community in a walkable area?

Josephine Caring Community has a walk score of 59. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the license number of Josephine Caring Community?

According to WA state health department records, Josephine Caring Community's license number is 569.

What is the occupancy rate at Josephine Caring Community?

Josephine Caring Community's occupancy is 59%.

Are pets allowed at Josephine Caring Community?

Yes, Josephine Caring Community allows residents to bring their pets.

How many beds does Josephine Caring Community have?

Josephine Caring Community has 86 beds.

What is the address of Josephine Caring Community?

Josephine Caring Community is located at 9901 272Nd Pl Nw, Stanwood, WA 98292.

What is the phone number of Josephine Caring Community?

(360) 629-2126 will put you in contact with the team at Josephine Caring Community.

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