1858: Ludwig C. Foss was born in Romerike, Norway.

Learn more about the personal history of L.C. Foss.

1925: Foss organized "The Lutheran Welfare" to help the needy.

Read more about Dr. Foss' work with the early church:
Pioneering Churchwork in the Pacific Northwest by L.C. Foss, 1858-1942

1929: Foss opened the "L.C. Foss Sunset Home."

See a picture of theoriginal home taken from the Foss archives.

1931: The Ladies Auxiliary to the Lutheran Welfare was formed.

1947: The Home became affiliated with the Lutheran Church.

1952: The original Foss Home closed its doors and the Foss Auxiliary was founded.

1957: The new Foss Home opened with 56 residents under the guidance of L.C. Foss' son, Halfdan Foss.

See promotional materials used to fund thenew building.

1970: Second two-story building was added.

1974: Start of clinical training program with area colleges.

Visit the schools which we collaborate with:

University of Washington: Dental School

Shoreline Community College: Dietary Technology

University of Washington: Physical Therapy

University of Puget Sound: Physical Therapy

University of Washington: Occupational Therapy

North Seattle Community College: Pharmacy

1979: Foss Celebrates 50 years of service.

View some excerpts from the1979 annual report.

1994: Our assisted living facility, the Village, opened its doors.

Seepromotional materials from the Village opening.