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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 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 vs Washington averages

Rank #51 / 61Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 51st out of 61 homes we track in Washington for nurse hours. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Washington average, with a ranking across 61 Washington facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Washington that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Staff type
Hours / day / resident
vs 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.
35m
−37% State avg: 55m per day · National avg: 42m 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.
42m
−5% State avg: 44m 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 13m
−18% State avg: 2h 42m per day · National avg: 2h 24m 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.
2h 51m
−23% State avg: 3h 42m per day · National avg: 3h 30m 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.
2m
−55% 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.
33m
−19% State avg: 41m per day · National avg: 29m per day

All 6 underlying metrics fall below the state average

Capacity and availability

Residents per day
51
Bed community size
86-bed community Rank #140 / 356Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 140th out of 356 homes we track 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Washington that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.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 #262 / 619Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 262nd out of 619 homes we track 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Washington that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.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.

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Occupancy

Occupancy rate
59%
Rank #235 / 276Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 235th out of 276 homes we track in Washington for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Washington average, with its Statewide rank out of 276. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Washington that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.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

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 These figures come from state-published and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability. 17 deficiencies 5 inspections

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. 1 At Avg Metrics at Washington average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (at WA avg) 1 Better Metrics better than Washington average:
• Total deficiencies (45% below)

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 inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 3.43.4 This facility has deficiencies per inspection in line with the Washington average (3.4 vs. WA avg 3.4).— At avg

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityWA Averagevs. WA Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 59 This facility has had 44% fewer total inspections than the Washington average (5 vs. WA avg 9). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 44% fewer
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Info below is compiled from the WA Dept. of Social & Health Services (DSHS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Inspection events categorized as complaint-related by the state regulator.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Josephine Caring Community
AL
MC
Nw Stanwood
86
Facility 86
WA AVG 81
Rank #140 / 356
Yes
59
Facility 59
WA AVG 51
Rank #262 / 619
- 59.3% 5
3
Facility 3
WA AVG 8
Rank #204 / 282
17
Facility 17
WA AVG 31
Rank #94 / 279
3.4
Facility 3.4
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #108 / 279
Brookdale Stanwood
AL
IL
MC
Stanwood
80
Facility 80
WA AVG 81
Rank #163 / 356
Yes
51
Facility 51
WA AVG 51
Rank #322 / 619
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed 77.5% 4
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 282
30
Facility 30
WA AVG 31
Rank #165 / 279
7.5
Facility 7.5
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #251 / 279
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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.

Has Josephine Caring Community had any deficiencies?

Josephine Caring Community has had 17 reported deficiencies since 2023 according to records from WA Dept. of Social and Health Services (DSHS).

What is the address of Josephine Caring Community?

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

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