Providence St. Francis House sits at 3415 12th Avenue NE in Olympia, WA, and offers affordable senior apartments for people aged 62 or older who meet income guidelines set by HUD, with most units for one or two people and rent typically about 30% of monthly income, which helps low-income seniors find safe, supportive housing. The building has 59 private, one-bedroom apartments, each about 535 square feet with full kitchens, built-in storage, private bathrooms with either a tub or roll-in shower, and large open living spaces. Residents enjoy air conditioning, dining spaces, shared laundry facilities, community gathering areas, and a computer lab with internet, while controlled access, elevator service, fire alarms, smoke detectors, and non-smoking rules keep the environment safe and healthy. Apartments are accessible and can have roll-in showers, wider doors, grab bars, lower switches, and safety range burners or visual alert wireless doorbells if needed, and there's plenty of parking along with mailbox delivery for everyone. The grounds offer walking paths, a gazebo, covered patio, and raised garden beds, making it easy to enjoy the outdoors, and some apartments look out on park-like lawns and woods. Metro bus service is right at the entry, connecting residents to groceries, appointments, Providence St. Peter Hospital, and other local services.
Providence St. Francis House belongs to the larger supportive housing program run by Providence Health and Services, with a long history going back to the Sisters of Providence, and the building holds community activities, education programs, and scheduled events for residents. On-site service coordination helps seniors access healthcare, food services, transportation help, financial support, and case management, so people can stay independent as they age and get what they need. The staff works to make sure everyone can take part in programs like free meals, grocery or meal delivery, mental health care, rent and utility support, disability services, job searches, and clinics for health needs-including dental, primary, COVID-19 testing, and more-and local buses or help with gas money for outings. If residents need help giving back, the facility offers resources on donor education, ways to avoid scams, and updates about causes like disaster relief and community charities, all aimed at helping people give or receive support safely.
Providence St. Francis House keeps focus on respect and independence for everyone, with a review score of 8.5 from 7 reviews, and has staff ready to help with case management, caregiving, and connecting to mental health or youth services. Eligibility follows HUD guidelines, requiring proof of social security numbers and income at or below 50% of the Area Median Income for the area; most apartments are one-bedroom, but there are studios and some two-bedroom options with a maximum household size for each unit, and all residents must be at least 62. Everything about the place-like accessible units, senior-focused features, safety details, and supportive services-aims to make daily life safer, simpler, and a little more comfortable for people who need it most, and the community spirit here means seniors can find the right balance of privacy, support, and activity.
