The first assisted living facility to operate in the Key Peninsula area is ready to open its doors.
Edie Morgan started the Mustard Seed Project in 2006. She works as a social worker and lives in the Key Peninsula. Her goal is to make sure that those who wish to grow old in Key Peninsula cities such as Gig Harbor have the opportunity to do so while enjoying a great quality of life, which is the sort of mission statement often highlighted in brochure printing.
The Mustard Seed Project was previously known for a program it offered to seniors that allowed them to get transport to medical appointments and for grocery shopping. The Mustard Seed Project purchased what used to be a Roadhouse restaurant back in 2016 along with five adjoining acres. The entire purchase was worth $950,000.
The plan with this purchase was to allow the organization to keep offering programs for seniors in one building, and provide accommodation in the next building. Remodeling the site to make it suitable as a community center and assisted living facility cost $14m. Some of the funding for the project came through a rural development load granted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The rest of the money for the project came from donations and foundations.
Residents started moving in on February 6 and more seniors will follow them in phases.
