Meet Our Founder

We Treat Your Family Member Like One Of Our Own

Meet Galina Knop, Executive Director, Owner and Founder.

Galina welcomes you to the extended Providence family with a soothing smile that lets you know that you and your family have found the caregiver you are searching for.

She knows first hand what it means to be a family caregiver and has devoted herself to providing the type of care she wished her own family had received when faced with dementia. More than 20 years ago Galina began Providence with a singular goal in mind: Provide quality care for elders with dementia based on their individual needs. That means learning what works for them, making sure their needs are met, and adjusting accordingly. It also meant caring for families, ensuring they could sleep at night, knowing the absolute best is done for their loved ones.

The quality of care depends on who is providing it
Galina has learned that the quality of care depends on the quality of the caregiver. That’s why she hires for the heart and trains for skills. In fact Galina insists every caregiver on the Providence team who provides “hands-on” care must pass a 40-hour training program.

Galina is proud to be able to provide dementia care for people living in their own homes throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, in hospitals, and in our own assisted living community at Providence Place.

You are always welcome to share a meal with us at Providence Place. Our signature dishes—chicken soup and hearty home baked bread—are so popular we make them available as “take out” meals for our visitors.