A ministry dedicated to improving elders' quality of life

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Sister Kathleen Popko, SP

Sister Kathleen Popko, SP was at the forefront of the Sisters of Providence’ construction and 2019 opening of Hillside Residence. Hillside Residence is a 34-unit affordable elderly housing facility integrated with Mercy LIFE, a Program for All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE). The facility also has two Transitional Care Units for Mercy LIFE clients with short-term health or family respite needs.

Supported by a team of dedicated individuals, groups and organizations, Sister Kathleen envisioned and subsequently brought to life this innovative new model of care for elders. The ministry was planned to demonstrate the value of low-income frail elders living in health integrated housing that would help them remain independent, healthy, engaged, and enjoying a quality of life not feasible if they were to live in nursing homes.

Located at 100 Hillside Circle in West Springfield, Hillside Residence sits on the 27-acre The Hillside at Providence Campus. The campus formerly served as the site for the Sisters’ well-known Brightside ministry for children. Redevelopment of the property into a comprehensive resource for elders was a lengthy project that included construction of Hillside Residence and the refurbishment of the expansive rental building on campus now called the de Paul Center.

The street address for the entire The Hillside at Providence campus is 2112 Riverdale Street in West Springfield.