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Cascade Park Vista
Assisted Living, Adult Day Care & Independent Living · Tacoma, WA
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Cascade Park Vista

Assisted Living, Adult Day Care & Independent Living · Tacoma, WA
242 St Helens Ave, Tacoma, WA 98402 View map
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Overview of Cascade Park Vista

Cascade Park Vista offers a unique living experience that’s comparable to a private community, but at a more affordable cost. They accept Medicaid insurance, making care services accessible and convenient for residents. With independent living, assisted living, and adult day health options available, seniors can choose the lifestyle that best suits their needs.

Residents can enjoy weekly housekeeping and linen services, as well as 6-7 day maintenance services for a comfortable and hassle-free living experience. They also have access to delicious and nutritious meals, overseen by a dietician to ensure a healthy diet. Cascade Park Vista even assists with scheduling doctor appointments and coordinating transportation. Nursing and caregiver services are also available, as well as therapy services for those in need. The community is also dedicated to keeping residents engaged and active with fun activities on the first and second floors at the Vista. Seniors can enjoy a fulfilling and social lifestyle while receiving top-quality care and services at the Vista.

Facility Direct Line (253) 627-3833
By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A mid-sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. 117 Rank #41 / 285Bed count — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 41st out of 285 assisted living communities we track in Washington for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Washington facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Washington that reports data for that category. Assisted living 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.

Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Years of operating Info 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. Rank #30 / 96Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 30th out of 96 assisted living communities we track in Washington for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Washington facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Washington that reports data for that category. Assisted living 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.
28 years
Walk Score Info Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby. Rank #17 / 439Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 17th out of 439 assisted living communities 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 compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Washington that reports data for that category. Assisted living 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.
93 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy between 85% and 95% suggests balanced demand. Rank #25 / 215Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 25th out of 215 assisted living communities we track in Washington for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Washington average, with its Statewide rank out of 215. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Washington that reports data for that category. Assisted living 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.
94% This home usually has limited availability
Higher than the Washington average: 75.8%
Occupied beds
110 / 117

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeBoarding Home
StatusOp
ExpirationJanuary 31, 2027
CountyPierce
License Number2603

Leadership

ContactClark, Dion (per state records, record updated Jul 2026)

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Inspection History

In Washington, the Department of Social and Health Services, Residential Care Services conducts unannounced inspections and issues reports on the quality of care in all licensed settings.

Since 2023 · 3 years of data These figures come from state-published data and the state inspection reports we hold on file. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes. 34 deficiencies 8 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Washington state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2023 vs. Washington state average
Overall vs. WA average 2 Worse Metrics worse than Washington average:
• Total deficiencies (21% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (39% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityWA Averagevs. WA Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 3428.0 This facility has 21% more total deficiencies than a typical Washington assisted living residence (34 vs. WA avg 28).↑ 21% worse
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 4.33.1 This facility has 39% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Washington assisted living residence (4.3 vs. WA avg 3.1).↑ 39% worse

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityWA Averagevs. WA Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 89.0 This facility has had 11% fewer total inspections than the Washington average (8 vs. WA avg 9). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 11% fewer
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What does this home offer?

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No pets allowed

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Room Sizes: 275 / 520 sq. ft.

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed

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Building Type: Mid-rise

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Address 0.4 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Tacoma's city center to Cascade Park Vista's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 0.37 miles to nearest hospital (MultiCare Tacoma General 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. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home.
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.
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.
Cascade Park Vista
AL
ADC
IL
Tacoma (New Tacoma)
117
Facility 117
WA AVG 79
Rank #41 / 285
No
93
Facility 93
WA AVG 50
Rank #17 / 439
Studio / 1 Bed
94.0%
Facility 94.0%
WA AVG 75.8%
Rank #25 / 215
8
3
Facility 3
WA AVG 8
Rank #197 / 265
34
Facility 34
WA AVG 31
Rank #181 / 262
4.3
Facility 4.3
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #208 / 262
Amazing Angels LLC I
AL
HC
SNF
Lakewood-No
7
Facility 7
WA AVG 50
Rank #416 / 439
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Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other WA assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 2 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Washington

Cascade Park Vista is located in Tacoma, Washington State.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Washington State.

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Community Options Program Entry System (COPES)

WA Medicaid COPES

Age 65+ or disabled
General Washington resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
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High demand in urban areas (e.g., Seattle).

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care ($70/day) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.)

Washington Family Caregiver Support Program

WA NFCSP

Age Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia)
General Washington resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
WA

High urban demand; rural outreach.

Benefits
In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$70/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

Community First Choice (CFC)

Washington Community First Choice

Age 65+ (or disabled 18+)
General WA resident, Medicaid-eligible, need help with 2+ ADLs/IADLs.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month; QIT optional.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
WA

Broader than COPES; serves ~20,000; self-directed option.

Benefits
Personal care (4-6 hours/day) Respite (~240 hours/year) Assistive devices Training Transportation

Older Americans Act (OAA) Services

Washington OAA Services

Age 60+
General WA resident; no income/asset limits.
Income Limits (2025) None; donations encouraged.
Asset Limits Not assessed.
WA

13 AAAs; includes Meals on Wheels; rural focus.

Benefits
Meals (~$5-$7/meal) Transportation Homemaker services (~4 hours/week) Respite (~5 days/year) Legal aid

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Washington Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General WA resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
WA

Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Washington VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General WA resident, wartime service, ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth
WA

High veteran use; supports rural/urban needs.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs

Senior Citizens Property Tax Exemption

Washington Senior Property Tax Exemption

Age 61+ or disabled retiree
General WA resident, homeowner, income-based.
Income Limits (2025) ~$45,000-$70,000/year varies by county, e.g., King: $70,000
Asset Limits Not assessed; home value cap varies ~$250,000-$400,000
WA

Saves ~$500-$1,500/year; offered statewide.

Benefits
Tax exemption (~$500-$1,500/year depending on county)

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Washington SFMNP

Age 60+
General WA resident, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,322/month 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed.
WA

Vouchers (~$80/season); serves ~20,000 via AAAs.

Benefits
Vouchers (~$80/season) for produce at farmers’ markets

Frequently Asked Questions about Cascade Park Vista

What neighborhood is Cascade Park Vista in?

Cascade Park Vista is in the New Tacoma neighborhood of Tacoma.

Is Cascade Park Vista in a walkable area?

Cascade Park Vista has a walk score of 93. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

What is the license number of Cascade Park Vista?

According to WA state health department records, Cascade Park Vista's license number is 2603.

When does Cascade Park Vista's license expire?

According to WA state health department records, Cascade Park Vista's license expires on January 31, 2027.

What is the occupancy rate at Cascade Park Vista?

Cascade Park Vista's occupancy is 94%.

How long has Cascade Park Vista been in business?

Cascade Park Vista has been operating for approximately 28 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Cascade Park Vista?

No, Cascade Park Vista has a no-pet policy.

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