Solstice Senior Living at Point Defiance
Solstice Senior Living at Point Defiance
Nestled in the charming and culturally vibrant city of Tacoma, Washington, Solstice Senior Living at Point Defiance is an extraordinary retirement community offering Independent Living. The community offers various apartments, including a studio, 1 and 2-bedroom apartments, and a cottage, all designed for comfort. To ensure residents stay in the community even as their care needs evolve, Solstice collaborates with home-duty, personal care experts, and home-care agencies to offer assistance with everyday activities to those in need of extra care.
Solstice Senior Living at Point Defiance aims to support its residents’ dynamic and independent lifestyles, offering a wide range of amenities, including restaurant-style dining, an extensive schedule of stimulating events, and innovative programs like Vibrant Life® and Path to Wellness. Other amenities include a salon, media rooms, a fitness center, and a game room. The community’s supportive environment allows residents to enjoy retirement on their terms, free from the burdens of home ownership while receiving personalized care as needed.
Walk Score: 46 / 100 Rank #364 / 619Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 364th out of 619 homes we track in Washington for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Washington facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Washington that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
About this community
2024 Caring Super Star award
Activities
Specific ProgramsPersonal Care Professionals, Veterans Program
Suite$2,780 per month
1BR$3,446 per month
2BR$5,044 per month
Cottage$4,253 per month
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 431 / 599 / 1,059 / 900-1,388 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Solstice Senior Living at Point Defiance
Places of interest near Solstice Senior Living at Point Defiance
5.8 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Tacoma's city center to Solstice Senior Living at Point Defiance's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 4.32 miles to nearest hospital (MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital)
Calculate Travel Distance to Solstice Senior Living at Point Defiance
Add your location
Compare Independent Living around Tacoma
Info below is compiled from the WA Dept. of Social & Health Services (DSHS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
|
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
|
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
|
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
|
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
|
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
|
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
|
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
|
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
|
Inspection events categorized as complaint-related by the state regulator.
|
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
|
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
| |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weatherly Inn Tacoma | IL AL MC RC | Tacoma (West End) | 130
Facility
130
WA AVG
81
Rank
#28 / 356 | Yes |
47
Facility
47
WA AVG
51
Rank
#356 / 619 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
55.4%
Facility
55.4%
WA AVG
75%
Rank
#245 / 276 | A+ | 6 | 3
Facility
3
WA AVG
8
Rank
#204 / 282 | 20
Facility
20
WA AVG
31
Rank
#118 / 279 | 3.3
Facility
3.3
WA AVG
3.4
Rank
#99 / 279 |
| Franke Tobey Jones | IL AL MC NH SNF | Tacoma (West End) | 101
Facility
101
WA AVG
81
Rank
#88 / 356 | Yes |
47
Facility
47
WA AVG
51
Rank
#356 / 619 | - |
49.5%
Facility
49.5%
WA AVG
75%
Rank
#256 / 276 | A+ | 5 | 0
Facility
0
WA AVG
8
Rank
#1 / 282 | 16
Facility
16
WA AVG
31
Rank
#84 / 279 | 3.2
Facility
3.2
WA AVG
3.4
Rank
#93 / 279 |
| GenCare Lifestyle Tacoma at Point Ruston | IL AL MC RC | Tacoma (West End) | 85
Facility
85
WA AVG
81
Rank
#141 / 356 | Yes |
65
Facility
65
WA AVG
51
Rank
#189 / 619 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
98.8%
Facility
98.8%
WA AVG
75%
Rank
#11 / 276 | - | 2 | 0
Facility
0
WA AVG
8
Rank
#1 / 282 | 4
Facility
4
WA AVG
31
Rank
#18 / 279 | 2.0
Facility
2.0
WA AVG
3.4
Rank
#38 / 279 |
| Brookdale Allenmore | IL AL | Tacoma (Central Tacoma) | 80
Facility
80
WA AVG
81
Rank
#163 / 356 | Yes |
64
Facility
64
WA AVG
51
Rank
#198 / 619 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
63.8%
Facility
63.8%
WA AVG
75%
Rank
#218 / 276 | A+ | 10 | 3
Facility
3
WA AVG
8
Rank
#204 / 282 | 18
Facility
18
WA AVG
31
Rank
#102 / 279 | 1.8
Facility
1.8
WA AVG
3.4
Rank
#31 / 279 |
| Solstice Senior Living at Point Defiance | IL | Tacoma (West End) | - | Yes |
46
Facility
46
WA AVG
51
Rank
#364 / 619 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Financial Assistance for
Independent Living in Washington
Solstice Senior Living at Point Defiance is located in Tacoma, Washington State.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Washington State.
Frequently Asked Questions about Solstice Senior Living at Point Defiance
What neighborhood is Solstice Senior Living at Point Defiance in?
Solstice Senior Living at Point Defiance is in the West End neighborhood of Tacoma.
Is Solstice Senior Living at Point Defiance in a walkable area?
Solstice Senior Living at Point Defiance has a walk score of 46. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Does Solstice Senior Living at Point Defiance have different floorplan options?
Yes — see the floorplan options available at Solstice Senior Living at Point Defiance on this page.
Are pets allowed at Solstice Senior Living at Point Defiance?
Yes, Solstice Senior Living at Point Defiance allows residents to bring their pets.
Are there photos of Solstice Senior Living at Point Defiance?
Yes — there are 34 photos of Solstice Senior Living at Point Defiance in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Solstice Senior Living at Point Defiance?
Solstice Senior Living at Point Defiance is located at 6414 N Park Way, Tacoma, WA 98407.
What is the phone number of Solstice Senior Living at Point Defiance?
(253) 759-8908 will put you in contact with the team at Solstice Senior Living at Point Defiance.
Guides for Better Senior Living
Updated on
