About Us
The Mission
The Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods have been a part of the Terre Haute community since 1840. In 2012, the Sisters opened Providence Health Care skilled nursing facility to the public; thereby introducing the same standard of excellence previously provided exclusively for their own, to the citizens of the Wabash Valley, and surrounding areas.
5-Star Rating
Providence Health Care has a 5-Star rating by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Service
Nationally Recognized
Voted Best Nursing Facility by US News and World Report 2014-2020
Best in the Wabash Valley
Providence Health Care was voted Best Nursing Home in the Tribune Star Reader’s Choice Awards 2019-2022 and Best Assisted Living 2022.
Leading the Way
Industry leading rehab center that includes inpatient and outpatient physical, occupational, speech, respiratory and aquatic therapy services
Highly Trained Team
Highly professional and dedicated health care team inluding respiratory trained and Dementia Certified Staff
Peaceful Atmosphere
Spacious, private rooms with a quiet and homelike atmosphere set on the peaceful campus of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College.
At Providence Health Care, we are here for your loved ones, even when you can’t be. We take pride in continuing the Sisters’ mission and in caring for each resident as family.
Our services
Our Story
Over the Years
1840
Terre Haute
Saint Mother Theodore Guerin and her associaties came to Terre Haute, IN from France to carry out their ministries.
1844
First Pharmacy
Saint Mother Theodore Guerin opened the first pharmacy in the area.
1922
Lourdes Hall
Lourdes Hall was initially an infirmary but has now transitioned to what is Providence Health Care’s Assisted Living.
1983
Dedication
What is now Providence Health Care was dedicated.
2002
Long Term Care
The consturction of the Providence Health Care, long-term care unit, took place in 2002. This unit holds 45 Medicare and Medicaid certified beds. There are private and semi-private rooms in this unit.
2012
Open to the public
Providence Health Care Skilled Nursing Facility, opened the doors to the public; thereby continuing the Sisters’ mission and introducing a standard of excellence to the community, Anyone in the general public is welcome to recieve medical care at Providence.