The history of Stonehill Communities can be traced back to 1878, when our founders, the Sisters of St. Francis, arrived in Dubuque, Iowa. Prior to opening Stonehill Communities, the Sisters of St. Francis operated an orphanage and home for the aging.
Timeline
1978
1978
Stonehill Communities Health Center opens
Thanks in large part to philanthropist George Banworth, Stonehill Communities Health Center opens as 214-bed licensed skilled-nursing facility.
1989
1989
Benevolent Foundation created
The Stonehill Benevolent Foundation is created to assist with raising funds and advancing philanthropy on behalf of Stonehill.
1999
1999
Assisi Village expansion
The Stonehill campus expands with the addition of its Independent Living apartment complex, Assisi Village.