Meet the Team
Every person at Harmony Place shares the same belief: every senior deserves to live out their days with dignity, comfort, and joy.
Justus Maina, BSN
Founder
Justus is the co-founder and a mental health advocate, providing compassionate care for others. His healthcare journey began as a caregiver in an Adult Family Home, where he developed an appreciation for serving others and envisioned creating a peaceful environment where residents could thrive. He later became a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and supported patients throughout the COVID-19 pandemic before earning his nursing degree. Since 2021, he has worked primarily in geriatric care at Skilled Nursing Facilities across Pierce and King Counties and has also gained experience in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). In addition to his healthcare career, Justus served four years in the Washington Army National Guard and currently serves as an officer in the Army Reserves. His commitment to service extends into the community, where he actively supports local organizations through volunteer work and outreach. Through his clinical expertise, leadership, and dedication to others, Justus strives to create a safe, welcoming, and supportive home for every resident.
- Adult Family Home Administrator License
- Developmental Disability Specialty Training
- Mental Health Specialty Training
Josie Ortiz, NAR
Co-Founder
Josie's hands-on compassion and deep patience make her a beloved presence in the home. Her years of hands-on caregiving experience, including specialized memory care, mean residents always feel safe, understood, and genuinely cared for.
- Mental Health Specialty Training
- Dementia Specialty Training
Gilbert Maina, LPN
Care Manager
Gilbert is a licensed practical nurse with extensive experience in nursing and elder care, working across hospitalsthroughout Washington State. He helped build Harmony Place with a simple but powerful mission: to create a space where seniors could feel truly at home — surrounded by warmth, familiarity, and genuine love.
Values That Guide Every Day
These are the principles Harmony Place was built on from day one.
Compassion First
Every decision is guided by genuine care for the whole person — their body, mind, and spirit.
Family Atmosphere
Residents are treated as beloved family members, not patients or clients.
Excellence in Care
Continuous learning and high standards ensure the best possible outcomes for every resident.
Full Transparency
Open, honest communication with families is a cornerstone of everything we do at Harmony Place.