Merrill Gardens at Wright Park
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Tacoma, WA
Merrill Gardens at Wright Park
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Tacoma, WA
Merrill Gardens at Wright Park accepts Medicaid.
Overview of Merrill Gardens at Wright Park
Overlooking the beautiful scenery of Tacoma, WA, Merrill Gardens at Wright Park is a luxury senior living community offering independent living, assisted living and memory care. The community features various floor plans, including a studio and 1 and 2-bedroom floor plans designed for comfort and plenty of privacy. Residents benefit from 24-hour assistance, on-site urgent care, weekly housekeeping, and on-site maintenance, ensuring a supportive and comfortable environment.
The community aims to provide residents with a vibrant and enriching lifestyle through its wide array of amenities, including chef-prepared meals, formal and private dining rooms, a bistro, transportation, and a rooftop garden with BBQ and firepit fit for vibrant gatherings and bonding. Residents enjoy wheelchair-accessible showers, private patios or balconies, and full kitchens. Meanwhile, activities such as cooking classes, yoga, live performances, and gardening clubs ensure an active and fulfilling life for all residents.
60-bed community Rank #236 / 355Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 236th out of 355 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Washington that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score: 93 / 100 Rank #24 / 626Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 24th out of 626 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Washington that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.
About this community
Sensight Resident Satisfaction Award 2025
A Place for Mom 2025
The 800 Award 2025
Seniorly 2025
Great Place to Work 2024-2025
Best of Pierce County 2024
EnviroStars Best of Pierce County 2025
Facility TypeBoarding Home
StatusOperating
ExpirationMay 31, 2027
CountyPierce
License Number2656
Safety FeaturesResident Call System.
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
ContactWahlgren, Fred (per state records, record updated Jul 2026)
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
HousekeepingYes
Transportation Options
Anytime Dining
On-Site Maintenance
Weekly Housekeeping
Fitness Center
Pets Welcome
Wellness Program
Starting Price$3,995 per month
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 2024 · 2 years of data
0 deficiencies
Inspection Scorecard
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 2024 vs. Washington state average
Overall vs. WA average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
1 Better
Metrics better than Washington average:
• Total deficiencies (100% below)
• Total deficiencies (100% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | WA Average | vs. WA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 0 | 31 | This facility has 100% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Washington assisted living residence (0 vs. WA avg 31).↓ 100% better |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- The October 8, 2025 annual inspection found no deficiencies in the facility.
- The April 2, 2024 annual inspection also found no deficiencies and no complaints.
- No complaints or citations appeared in the record across both inspections.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 385 / 467 / 711 / 748 / 1067 / 1201 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: High-rise
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Merrill Gardens at Wright Park
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0.8 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Tacoma's city center to Merrill Gardens at Wright Park's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 0.35 miles to nearest hospital (MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital)
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Compare Assisted 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.
| Peoples Senior Living | AL ADC MC | Tacoma (Eastside) | 145
Facility
145
WA AVG
81
Rank
#18 / 355 | No |
50
Facility
50
WA AVG
51
Rank
#329 / 626 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 46.2% | 5 | 1
Facility
1
WA AVG
8
Rank
#118 / 282 | 4
Facility
4
WA AVG
31
Rank
#18 / 278 | 0.8
Facility
0.8
WA AVG
3.4
Rank
#11 / 278 |
| The Village Senior Living | AL IL MC RC | Tacoma (South Tacoma) | 110
Facility
110
WA AVG
81
Rank
#66 / 355 | Yes |
51
Facility
51
WA AVG
51
Rank
#320 / 626 | Suite | - | 1 | 0
Facility
0
WA AVG
8
Rank
#1 / 282 | 5
Facility
5
WA AVG
31
Rank
#22 / 278 | 5.0
Facility
5.0
WA AVG
3.4
Rank
#176 / 278 |
| GenCare Lifestyle Tacoma at Point Ruston | AL IL MC RC | Tacoma (West End) | 85
Facility
85
WA AVG
81
Rank
#141 / 355 | Yes |
65
Facility
65
WA AVG
51
Rank
#189 / 626 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 98.8% | 2 | 0
Facility
0
WA AVG
8
Rank
#1 / 282 | 4
Facility
4
WA AVG
31
Rank
#18 / 278 | 2.0
Facility
2.0
WA AVG
3.4
Rank
#40 / 278 |
| eliseo | AL IL MC | Tacoma (West End) | 71
Facility
71
WA AVG
81
Rank
#195 / 355 | Yes |
20
Facility
20
WA AVG
51
Rank
#526 / 626 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed / Semi-Private Rooms | 71.8% | 4 | 1
Facility
1
WA AVG
8
Rank
#118 / 282 | 11
Facility
11
WA AVG
31
Rank
#54 / 278 | 2.8
Facility
2.8
WA AVG
3.4
Rank
#70 / 278 |
| Merrill Gardens at Wright Park | AL IL MC | Tacoma (Stadium District) | 60
Facility
60
WA AVG
81
Rank
#236 / 355 | Yes |
93
Facility
93
WA AVG
51
Rank
#24 / 626 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | 2 | 0
Facility
0
WA AVG
8
Rank
#1 / 282 | -
Facility
-
WA AVG
31
Rank
#1 / 278 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
WA AVG
3.4
Rank
#1 / 278 |
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Washington
Merrill Gardens at Wright Park is located in Tacoma, Washington State.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Washington State.
Frequently Asked Questions about Merrill Gardens at Wright Park
What neighborhood is Merrill Gardens at Wright Park in?
Merrill Gardens at Wright Park is in the Stadium District neighborhood of Tacoma.
Is Merrill Gardens at Wright Park in a walkable area?
Merrill Gardens at Wright Park 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 Merrill Gardens at Wright Park?
According to WA state health department records, Merrill Gardens at Wright Park's license number is 2656.
When does Merrill Gardens at Wright Park's license expire?
According to WA state health department records, Merrill Gardens at Wright Park's license expires on May 31, 2027.
Are pets allowed at Merrill Gardens at Wright Park?
Yes, Merrill Gardens at Wright Park allows residents to bring their pets.
How many beds does Merrill Gardens at Wright Park have?
Merrill Gardens at Wright Park has 60 beds.
Are there photos of Merrill Gardens at Wright Park?
Yes — there are 7 photos of Merrill Gardens at Wright Park in the photo gallery on this page.
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