Business Details
Quality Child & Senior Care Since 1891
Founded in 1891, Martha & Mary has dedicated over a century to providing compassionate care for children, seniors, and families in Kitsap County. Our mission centers on serving the most vulnerable members of our community, regardless of financial means, through a range of services including early childhood education, senior living, rehabilitation, and in-home care. As a faith-based, nonprofit organization, we prioritize dignity, individuality, and holistic well-being for all we serve. Our intergenerational programs uniquely bridge generations, fostering mutual growth and connection between children and seniors. With deep roots in the community, we combine historical legacy with modern, evidence-based practices to meet evolving needs.Our team of dedicated professionals is committed to excellence, ensuring safe, nurturing environments where individuals thrive. We rely on community support to sustain our mission, offering opportunities for involvement through donations, volunteering, and career opportunities. Over decades, we have expanded our services to include infant care, preschool, after-school programs, senior apartments, and home health care, adapting to serve tens of thousands of families. Our reputation as a trusted care provider is reflected in numerous awards and heartfelt testimonials from those we serve. Today, we continue to innovate while staying true to our founding values of compassion, integrity, and service.
Services
Infant Care
Toddler Programs
Preschool Education
After-School Care
Summer Camps
Senior Living
Rehabilitation Services
Home Health Care
Early Learning Centers
Intergenerational Activities
Highlights and features
- We have 133 years of experience providing compassionate care in Kitsap County.
- Our intergenerational programs uniquely connect children and seniors for mutual enrichment.
- We offer comprehensive services from infancy through senior living under one mission.
- Our team includes trained professionals dedicated to personalized care approaches.
- We maintain community partnerships to expand access to quality care for all income levels.
What people say
Amazing caregivers
Excellent child care
Compassionate staff
Safe environment
Positive intergenerational impact
Services
Infant Care
Our infant program provides a nurturing environment for babies aged 4 weeks to 11 months. With a 1:4 staff-to-child ratio, caregivers follow parental routines while supporting developmental milestones through sensory activities and baby sign language. Safe, stimulating spaces encourage exploration and bonding through talking, singing, and reading.
Senior Living
We offer independent living apartments and assisted living options for seniors aged 62+. Communities include Ebenezer Residential Center and Village Green, featuring social activities, dining programs, and personalized support. Our faith-based approach emphasizes dignity, companionship, and holistic well-being in a home-like environment.
Preschool
For children aged 2.5-4 years, our preschool program develops social skills, self-regulation, and academic readiness. Research-based curriculum covers literacy, math, and science through hands-on learning. Weekly intergenerational activities with seniors enhance social development through arts, gardening, and shared meals.
Home Health Care
Our home care team provides personalized support for seniors aging in place. Services include personal care, medication management, and companionship. Caregivers integrate into family systems to deliver compassionate, life-sustaining assistance while maintaining client independence and dignity in familiar surroundings.
Summer Programs
School-age children enjoy educational adventures combining STEM, arts, and outdoor exploration. Field trips to parks and museums, community speakers, and nature activities prevent summer learning loss. Programs run Monday-Friday 6am-6pm at Poulsbo and Cougar Valley Elementary locations.
People
Lynette Ladenburg
Chief Executive Officer
Lynette Ladenburg leads Martha & Mary with a vision to expand compassionate care across generations. With decades of healthcare leadership experience, she focuses on innovation while maintaining our founding mission of serving vulnerable populations through quality-driven programs.
Ed Koerner
Administrator, Health Services
Ed Koerner oversees health services operations, ensuring high standards in senior care and rehabilitation. He champions continuous improvement in care delivery, leveraging his clinical expertise to enhance resident outcomes and staff development across Martha & Mary's healthcare facilities.
Jamie Payseno
Administrator, Martha & Mary Kids
Jamie Payseno directs early learning programs, combining educational excellence with nurturing care. Her leadership ensures children receive developmentally appropriate instruction while fostering the intergenerational connections that define Martha & Mary's unique approach to family-centered services.
Questions
What age groups do your child care programs serve?
We serve infants (4 weeks) through pre-K (5 years) at our learning centers, and school-age children (5-12 years) through before/after school and summer programs.
Do you offer financial assistance for child care?
Yes, we provide childcare assistance to low-income families through state partnerships, serving more eligible families than any other provider in Kitsap County.
What senior living options are available?
We offer independent senior apartments at Ebenezer and Village Green, assisted living at Bay Vista Commons, and in-home care services across Kitsap County.
Are your programs accredited?
While not explicitly stated, our programs follow research-based curricula and maintain high staff-to-child ratios exceeding standard requirements for quality care.
How can I support Martha & Mary's mission?
Support through donations funds our care gap for underserved populations. Volunteer opportunities and career positions also help sustain our 130-year commitment to community service.
Do you have waitlists for enrollment?
Yes, many programs maintain waitlists. Contact our admissions team for current availability and to join waitlists for child care or senior living options.
Reviews (4)
Tom Roman
May 14, 2021
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Here in spring of 2021 (FINALLY!), I look back and give thanks for the staff and management of Martha and Mary's foresight in following strict guidelines to keep COVID infections to an impressive low by all standards. My Father was there through the entire 'pandemic and we felt he had the best chance of avoiding infection, given his circumstances, because of management's decisions'. From the start, masks and distance were MANDATORY for all. As things went from bad to worse, Martha and Mary screened employees daily then management made the tough decision to close visits down while others still
Betty Bennett
Oct 21, 2019
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Warm atmosphere with caring staff. Occasionally have staffing problems as all nursing homes do but they work together as a team so patients are cared for. Remodel is complete on Marina Unit. Smooth flooring and walls have increased sound level.
Jacklyn Wood
Jun 18, 2019
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I was pretty sick for awhile there, and the care was wonderful! God in his Grace blessed me with an almost miraculous recovery of my lucidity, brains, and cognitive memory.
Nayda Aragon
Aug 11, 2018
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Dec. 21st 2018 will be a year that my mom passed away @ Martha & Mary in Poulsbo. She was at Martha & Mary for about a year, My mom had early dementia so she needed 24 hour care. Sadly she did not have a good experience with the nurses there, I was not aware that she was suffering, she was unable to communicate this to us, I felt something wasn't right though so I started going to see her at different times day & night. We would find her in her wheel chair in her room soaked in urine, the floor wet. She wasen't showered often, Other times her t.v was full blast to me this seemed to be so they wouldn
