The Firs offers independent living in Olympia, WA, with private living and community services for residents who do not need daily care. Studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom options accommodate different household sizes and living arrangements.
A Walk Score of 37 places the area in the car-dependent band, so most errands require a car or a ride. Kelly Ellis serves as the director, and The Firs may be a good fit for someone seeking an independent living setting with several apartment layouts.
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management.
Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Rank #405 / 583Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 405th out of 583 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.
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
2.6 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Olympia's city center to The Firs's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 0.29 miles to nearest hospital (Providence St. Peter Hospital)
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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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our 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.
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.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Inspection events categorized as complaint-related by the state regulator.
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Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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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.
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| Fieldstone Cooper Point | IL AL MC | Olympia | 120
Facility
120
WA AVG
78
Rank
#35 / 324 | Yes |
17
Facility
17
WA AVG
52
Rank
#516 / 583 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | 2 | 0
Facility
0
WA AVG
8
Rank
#1 / 282 | 5
Facility
5
WA AVG
31
Rank
#22 / 279 | 2.5
Facility
2.5
WA AVG
3.4
Rank
#59 / 279 |
| Olympic Place by Bonaventure | IL AL | Arlington | 81
Facility
81
WA AVG
78
Rank
#136 / 324 | Yes |
52
Facility
52
WA AVG
52
Rank
#298 / 583 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
51.9%
Facility
51.9%
WA AVG
74.7%
Rank
#228 / 248 | 14 | 6
Facility
6
WA AVG
8
Rank
#251 / 282 | 63
Facility
63
WA AVG
31
Rank
#247 / 279 | 4.5
Facility
4.5
WA AVG
3.4
Rank
#152 / 279 |
| Brookdale Olympia East | IL AL | Ne Olympia | 75
Facility
75
WA AVG
78
Rank
#156 / 324 | Yes |
4
Facility
4
WA AVG
52
Rank
#569 / 583 | - |
88.0%
Facility
88.0%
WA AVG
74.7%
Rank
#50 / 248 | 17 | 11
Facility
11
WA AVG
8
Rank
#276 / 282 | 62
Facility
62
WA AVG
31
Rank
#246 / 279 | 3.6
Facility
3.6
WA AVG
3.4
Rank
#116 / 279 |
| Fieldstone Memory Care Olympia | IL AL MC RC | Olympia | 62
Facility
62
WA AVG
78
Rank
#204 / 324 | Yes |
19
Facility
19
WA AVG
52
Rank
#502 / 583 | Studio / Suite / 1 Bed |
75.8%
Facility
75.8%
WA AVG
74.7%
Rank
#128 / 248 | 3 | 0
Facility
0
WA AVG
8
Rank
#1 / 282 | 3
Facility
3
WA AVG
31
Rank
#13 / 279 | 1.0
Facility
1.0
WA AVG
3.4
Rank
#14 / 279 |
| The Firs | IL | Olympia | - | No |
37
Facility
37
WA AVG
52
Rank
#405 / 583 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | - | - | - | - |
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The Firs is located in Olympia, Washington State.
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The Firs has a walk score of 37. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
The Firs has been operating for approximately 43 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
No, The Firs has a no-pet policy.
Yes — there are 9 photos of The Firs in the photo gallery on this page.
The Firs is located at 426 Lilly Rd Ne, Olympia, WA 98506.
(360) 733-6840 will put you in contact with the team at The Firs.
No — The Firs is an independent living community. Residents live on their own in private apartments with access to amenities, dining, and social activities.
