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In winter, four men at Park Place claim a sunny spot near the front door. When warm weather arrives, they move outside, but the conversation never stops. …

On the second floor of Park Place, there is a woman in memory care whose mobility is limited and whose memory, both short-term and long-term, is significantly affected. And yet, the moment a familiar song starts, she sings right along without looking at the words. When the visiting pastor delivers a sermon she recognizes, she prays and recites alongside him.…

She also treasures the sense of community. We welcome the new people. We look out for each other. This really is a community.”…

“I would heartily recommend it here,” she said. “It’s been a joy. The help is great. The people are kind. And the Lord has taken care of me.”…

For Ashley, working at Providence is not just a job. It is a calling. Ashley’s journey with Providence began while she was still in nursing school. Another Park Place of St. John employee encouraged her to apply for the open role. Not only was it close to her home, but the individual knew that Ashley would like the corporation’s religious background since Ashley is a pastor’s daughter. She’s more than willing to support and promote any religious background she can. …

When the opportunity came to join Park Place of St. John, it felt like a full-circle moment for our new Executive Director, Nathan (Nate) Wolf. Having passed the community every day on his commute, he often joked with his family, "The only way I’d leave my current building is if Park Place called." And when the call finally came, he knew it was time.…