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Tacoma is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 60 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Tacoma, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Tacoma is about $4,994, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 1043 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Tacoma, WA

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The location is great, apartments are nice, staff is friendly, it was a positive experience...my aunt was not very social or participatory, and her stay was relatively short (5-6 months) so it is difficult...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Photo of Cogir at The Narrows  Tacoma Assisted Living
88 Photos available
9.6
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63 reviews
9.6
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63 reviews
5 star
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We had a very good experience with Cogir They were very accommodating and worked on our schedule even though it was a bit out of the norm. Helped [name removed] make previously scheduled MD appointments
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Cogir at The Narrows in Tacoma, Washington, offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. This community aims to improve seniors' quality of life by providing plenty of opportunities for activity and social interaction. The grounds of the community feature...
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9.5
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46 reviews
9.5
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46 reviews
5 star
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My dad was not happy about having to leave his home, but after a week or so at People’s he is finally perking up. I haven’t heard him crack as many jokes as he does now. His mood has improved so much since...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Peoples Retirement Community is a residential environment serving our community and is designed to accommodate active, self sufficient, senior adults, seniors who require modest assistance in order to maintain personal dignity and self reliance as well as a Secured Alzheimer's/Dementia Community....
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9.2
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44 reviews
9.2
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44 reviews
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My Mom passed away 6 weeks after moving in. I can't say enough about how wonderful, compassionate the staff was in supporting her and me! Nursing staff was awesome! I've told folks that if I ever need...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Weatherly Inn-Tacoma is an assisted living community located on the shore of Horsehead Bay in the city of Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington. Walking distance from Point Defiance Park and Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, Weatherly Inn-Tacoma residents and visitors have easy access to excellent...
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1313 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.0
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37 reviews
9.0
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37 reviews
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Staff is wonderful - warm and friendly. Grounds and housing is kept immaculate. Food is tasty and they offer a large variety of choices.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Our community is designed to meet your individual needs and give you the freedom to be yourself. We offer the best in independent senior living, assisted living and memory care from a family-owned company that knows connection is everything.We are close to shopping, dining, and other services in...
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1212 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.7
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7 reviews
8.7
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7 reviews
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My loved one is a resident at Gencare Lifestyle Tacoma and things have been very good so far. The cleanliness and friendliness are great! The food and activities are also great.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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88 Photos available
1111 Floor plans available
9.8
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40 reviews
9.8
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40 reviews
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Finding a place for my mom that matched her expectations and mine was quite the adventure. Cedar Ridge was very welcoming and allowed us to visit numerous times before we made any type of commitment. This is...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Looking for an exceptional senior living community?Well, you’ve found it. When you combine an exceptional lifestyle, ready-made friends and outstanding service, the result is what we callRetirement Perfected™Welcome to Bonaventure Retirement, Assisted Living & Memory Care Community Life is...
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9.8
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39 reviews
9.8
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39 reviews
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This was a great experience! 5/5 stars! Friendly, helpful, feel like mom in good hands, safe environment! Beautiful and clean facility!
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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9.7
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66 reviews
9.7
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66 reviews
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Navigating elderly parents care is overwhelming. Fieldstone has made it considerably easier. Everyone there has been helpful and my parent appears to be happy. I would recommend Fieldstone to others going...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Our Approach to Memory CareAt Fieldstone Memory Care, we are committed to enriching the lives of our residents and their families by providing engaging, compassionate care focused on residents with Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia. Our team is made up of exceptional people who are...
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2020 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
9.6
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92 reviews
9.6
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The facility is very nice, clean, beautifully appointed, friendly helpful people and great communication. There is a variety of activities every day, including outings and musical performances and many...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
At Gig Harbor Court, our exceptional staff, engaging activities, and active social life make our residents happy to call our community home.Gig Harbor is located in the Pacific Northwest, and is surrounded by several parks, with a historic a waterfront as well as boutiques and fine dining, making...
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88 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.6
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29 reviews
9.6
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29 reviews
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I would like to sincerely commend the facility for providing exceptional care for my brother. The staff consistently offered not only professional medical attention but also a high level of comfort and...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Memory Care at its FinestIt’s time to get some help on the senior journey. Fortunately, you’ve found one of the premier memory care communities in the Harbor Bay area.We are a warm and welcoming memory care community located in Gig Harbor, Washington. Our community features a valued location with...
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1111 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.4
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21 reviews
9.4
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21 reviews
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The med techs that take care of my mom seem very caring and kind to her, which is my top priority. She feels genuinely loved. The staff is very good at informing me ever time she falls and talks to me about...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Village Senior Living offers expansive common areas, large apartments and an array of services & amenities for independent living, assisted living and memory care. Our community is four stories with apartments on the first three floors dedicated to assisted living and personal care...
Photo of Gencare Lifestyle  of Federal Way
77 Photos available
9.4
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58 reviews
9.4
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58 reviews
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My aunt has been happy at the Gencare facility. It has taken so much pressure off of my parents. I appreciate everything your team was able to offer.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
When you visit Madrona Park in the heart of Federal Way, you'll notice something unexpected the minute you walk through the doors. You can see, hear, and feel the energy and vibrancy of our community. The lobby is bustling, people are laughing, and friends are chatting. Some are planning outings...
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1111 Floor plans available
9.3
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104 reviews
9.3
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104 reviews
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Dad has been a resident of Brookdale Foundation House for almost six years. He has received quality care in his assisted living status
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Exploring a Redefined IndependenceIt’s time to declare independence from chores, household maintenance and the stress that often comes from living at home. Instead, our independent living and assisted living seniors live a life full of interesting things to do and interesting people to do them...
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2222 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.1
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38 reviews
9.1
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I recently moved my dad from a peagus community in Sun city, Arizona to The Rivers in Puyallup also a peagus community. The transfer could not have gone any better. The staff at The Rivera have been so...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
At The Rivers at Puyallup, our exceptional staff, engaging activities, and active social life make our residents happy to call our community home.Puyallup is an assisted living, memory care, and independent living community located just outside of downtown Puyallup, a quiet town with many...
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1111 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.9
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51 reviews
8.9
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51 reviews
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It is very expensive and the cottages are very small. It is next to a large highway, and not entirely walkable for seniors looking to do something else, like be able to walk to small shops or restaurants....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Come enjoy the good life at The Lodge at Mallard's Landing!Our senior living lifestyle offerings provide you with the level of care you may need to live the life you love. Nestled in the greenery of the Pacific Northwest, our customized on-site services and impressive amenities truly set The...
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1212 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.9
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16 reviews
8.9
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16 reviews
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The staff is friendly and communicates well and the community is relatively small. It would be if there were more activities but, it is memory care
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Hearthside Manor is a memory care community that offers 34 private bedrooms, secure non-challenging environment, licensed nurses on staff, dementia trained caregivers, 3 nutritious meals served daily, snacks available 24 hours, daily activities and entertainers, individualized service plans,...
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77 Photos available
8.4
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20 reviews
8.4
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20 reviews
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Someday it did smell like urine when you walked in the door very rare, though.. I did feel like they could have spent more attention with them. Activity director was awesome. It's just staff did not follow...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Olympic Alzheimer’s Residence was completed in 1994 and is a community designed to care for those suffering from memory loss, Alzheimer’s Disease, and related dementias. Residents feel safe and comfortable – nestled in a structure styled after a mountain lodge, with stone fireplaces and broad...
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99 Photos available
8.2
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13 reviews
8.2
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13 reviews
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While we were going on vacation, we needed respite care for our 92 year-old father who still lived in his own home. Village Green offered assisted living in a fully furnished room for 7 to 30 days, which was...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Village Green Retirement Campus is a Northwest premier residential community for seniors, offering independent and assisted living. It is owned and operated by the Powell Family of Federal Way. Their focus is a true homelike atmosphere filled with family, friends, neighbors and people that...
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8.2
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19 reviews
8.2
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19 reviews
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People are friendly. The place is very nice my dad likes it very much. We picked this community because, it was the best place we looked at out of four places.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
We’re asked to wear a lot of hats in life like loving husband, model employee, and supportive parent, but one of the most challenging roles to fill is caregiver. Caregivers are often forced to walk fine lines, lines like being available to keep an eye on their dad in case he takes another fall,...
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5454 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.1
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194 reviews
8.1
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194 reviews
5 star
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My dad moved in a few months ago. The price was good compared to other memory care communities. The facility is laid out nicely and rooms are big. Semi private rooms are especially nice because even though...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Why settle for ordinary when you can have extraordinary? Escape to The Meridian at Stone Creek and discover luxurious senior living in Milton, Washington.Journey beyond the predictable and uninspiring. Visit The Meridian at Stone Creek and truly appreciate all the possibilities that await right...
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99 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.0
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4 reviews
8.0
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4 reviews
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It's a smaller facility providing staff & resident more of a closer working relationship and setting. What set KM apart is that when you visit below the name tags of staff have number of years worked there....
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Welcome to Kings Manor Senior Living Community, a beautiful non-profit home for assisted living services. We are proud of our distinguished history of providing quality care to seniors in the scenic South Sound area.Our goal at King's Manor is to meet each resident's individual needs while...
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1111 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
8.0
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10 reviews
8.0
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10 reviews
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They are helpful. At times if a hearing aid is out of the ordinary it may take some teaching for them to understand how it works. Also there are for example two rooms 202. One in building A and one in...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Mirror Lake Village Senior Living Community is a retirement, assisted living and memory care community located on 3 acres in the heart of a quiet residential neighborhood in Federal Way, Washington. The community is close to shopping, major freeways and situated between Metro Tacoma and Seattle....
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The community has a well established director, receptionist, and nursing staff, they have been there for a number of years and do a great job managing the community and care.They offer an activities calendar...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
We are pleased you are considering Cascade Park Vista as your new home. Whether you need care for a loved one, or for yourself, Cascade Park Vistais the perfect choice! Making the transition to a new living situation isn't always easy, but the rewards can be great. Cascade Park Vista is...
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99 Photos available
7.4
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28 reviews
7.4
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28 reviews
5 star
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The meals and dining gets a 3 based on parents feedback and the activities gets an na as parents not participating yet. We appreciate that there are trained people to help them at all times. Mom has...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Putting More Life Into Assisted LivingWe think your senior living should have more life in it. Our residents take advantage of assisted living services located in scenic Federal Way, Washington. Our campus is in a lovely, quiet neighborhood just off Pacific Highway South in downtown Federal Way....
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Cost of nursing homes in Tacoma, WA

The average cost of senior living in Tacoma is $4,994 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Puyallup, WA with an average of $4,945 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Tacoma, WA vs. nearby cities

Tacoma, WA
$4,994/mo
$5,063/mo
$5,104/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Tacoma, WA vs. the state and national average

Tacoma, WA
$4,994/mo
U.S. national average
$4,876/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Tacoma vs. other types of senior living

$4,994/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,994/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Tacoma, WA by room type

Semi-Private
$5,742/mo
Studio
$5,029/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,146/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,368/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,211/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Tacoma over time

Tacoma, WAWA stateNational

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Tacoma

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Tacoma

Brookdale Olympia East

4.3
I've made a new life here. I try to help out where I can. Leading bible study, publishing a picture resident directory. And writing on the resident calender. This is HOME.

Spring Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care in Tacoma, WA

4.0
We are very happy with Spring Ridge. Our Mom is in the memory care facility and she has settled in well! The facility is very nice, clean and the residents are well taken care of.

Bay Pointe Retirement and Marine Courte in Bremerton, WA

5.0
Caring staff, family like environment. [names removed]and their team are very easy to work with if there are any concerns or questions. If you love in Bremerton area and need memory care services for a loved one would recommend touring Marine Courte.

Tacoma nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Tacoma nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Tacoma, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Tacoma nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Tacoma that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Tacoma, WANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
63.8%
2.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
29.8%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
83%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
91.5%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
66%
9.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
23.4%
0.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
85.1%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
44.7%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
74.5%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Tacoma nursing homes

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Tacoma Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Tacoma, WANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
63.8%
3.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
46.8%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
51.1%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
21.3%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Tacoma nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Tacoma partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Tacoma, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25.5%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
55.3%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
48.9%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
55.3%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Tacoma nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Tacoma communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Tacoma, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
51.1%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
53.2%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
48.9%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
38.3%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Tacoma nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Tacoma offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Tacoma, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
61.7%
0.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
38.3%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40.4%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
59.6%
6.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
59.6%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
63.8%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
53.2%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
53.2%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
51.1%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
57.4%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
59.6%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
46.8%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
38.3%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
57.4%
0.4%
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Related senior services in Tacoma, Washington

In Tacoma, Washington, seniors have access to local offices and organizations that may help them obtain financial assistance for senior care, including:

Tacoma, Washington, is somewhat car dependent. Seniors can expect to rely on public transportation. Transit options in Tacoma include bus routes, a vanpool, and a public paratransit service. Seniors may receive fare discounts. Tacoma has somewhat limited biking infrastructure and is somewhat walkable.

Tacoma offers several health care providers for seniors wanting to be proactive about their health or for seniors seeking treatment for chronic conditions. The area has several hospitals, including St. Joseph Medical Center and Tacoma General Allenmore Hospital.

Tacoma, Washington, is on the banks of Puget Sound and is located just outside of Seattle. It’s home to the Museum of Glass and is perfect for seniors who would enjoy a creative, waterside community. The town also offers The Tacoma Art Museum and The Washington State History Museum. When seniors aren’t exploring all the museums Tacoma has to offer, they can take a seaside hike at many of the parks and natural areas. Seniors can also take advantage of the booming restaurant and retail areas, where there is always something new to do and eat.

Frequently Asked Questions

Merrill Gardens at Wright Park, Brookdale West Seattle and Cedar Ridge by Bonaventure are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Tacoma, Washington. See full list of communities.

There are 60 nursing homes facilities near Tacoma, Washington. See the full list.

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