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Steere House : Marking 150 Years of Quality Care and Compassion
The success of any nursing facility is measured by the care provided . Rated one of U . S . News & World Report ’ s 2024 Best Nursing Homes , Steere House has a 150-year tradition of excellence in care and restoring individuals to optimum health . Our investments to increase quality staffing , improve facilities and enhance services show our commitment to high-quality care for our nursing and memory care residents , as well as our rehabilitation patients . Discover exceptional care at Steere House , a nonprofit facility on the Rhode Island Hospital campus in Providence .
1991
Opened on Rhode Island Hospital ’ s campus and renamed Steere House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in honor of the visionary who influenced Providence health services , this is the site of Steere House today .
1874
Henry J . Steere and Lucy Bucklin founded the Home for Aged Men , originally located on Point Street in Providence . Steere served as the corporation ’ s first president , starting a long legacy of community philanthropy and leadership .
1882-1990
Over 100 years , the Home changed locations to offer more accommodations and services to meet the growing demand of new populations , including married couples and , ultimately , single women .
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