Philosophy of Care

The Eden Alternative™ is an innovative philosophy of long-term care. The foundations of this philosophy is based on the belief that loneliness, helplessness and boredom account for most of the suffering experienced in today’s long term care settings. Through the implementation of the principals of Eden, St. Joseph's Care Center is working to create a vibrant living and working environments for the Elders and caregivers to eliminate the three plagues.

Eden sees long term care as a human habitat where people can continue to live and learn rather an institution for the frail and elderly.