Our History
In 1975, Hospice of Seattle established itself as the first in the Northwest to serve families living with life-limiting illness.
Originally, Hospice of Seattle provided education about how to care for terminally ill patients. In 1978, an all-volunteer hospice team started providing health care services for patients in their homes. In 1983, Hospice of Seattle affiliated with the Sisters of Providence, long-time providers of a universal health care approach to people from all walks of life. Now known as Providence Hospice of Seattle, we are Medicare and Medicaid certified.
In 1991 Providence Hospice of Seattle launched the Safe Crossings program, which serves children who are facing the death of a family member. In 1994, we launched our pediatric and palliative care hospice program, Stepping Stones, providing in-home care for terminally ill children.
Today
We provide a wide variety of programs and services to children, adults and families faced with the challenges of serious and life-limiting illness ~ from care for the sick, to bereavement support ~ throughout King County, including Vashon Island. Our special team of nurses, social workers, home health aide and chaplain are the only available hospice support to reside and work within the community of Vashon Island.
Providence Hospice of Seattle is here to help. Let us help you.
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