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Pioneer Place Alzheimer Residence of Tacoma
Pioneer Place Alzheimer Residence of Tacoma provides assisted living, memory care, and residential care in Tacoma, WA. Assisted living supports residents with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication, while memory care provides supervision in a secured setting for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. Residential care places ongoing support in a residential home setting.
The community has 60 beds and opened in 1995. Locally owned by Marvin Rogers and directed by Bebie Rantalla, the Christian residential home provides long-term memory care. Its Dementia 101 Workshop is a structured program focused on dementia, and the community may be a good fit for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia who needs ongoing supervised support.
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About this community
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.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes. 7 deficiencies 3 inspections
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 2023 vs. Washington state average• Total deficiencies (75% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (26% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | WA Average | vs. WA Avg |
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Total deficiencies
| 7 | 28.0 | This facility has 75% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Washington assisted living residence (7 vs. WA avg 28).↓ 75% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 2.3 | 3.1 | This facility has 26% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Washington assisted living residence (2.3 vs. WA avg 3.1).↓ 26% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | WA Average | vs. WA Avg |
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Total inspections
| 3 | 9.0 | This facility has had 67% fewer total inspections than the Washington average (3 vs. WA avg 9). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 67% fewer |
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8.4 miles from city center
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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.
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.
RESC (Residential Care):
Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community):
A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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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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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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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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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weatherly Inn Tacoma | AL IL MC RC | Tacoma (West End) | 130
Facility
130
WA AVG
79
Rank
#18 / 285 | Yes |
47
Facility
47
WA AVG
50
Rank
#244 / 439 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
55.4%
Facility
55.4%
WA AVG
75.8%
Rank
#193 / 215 | A+ | 6 | 3
Facility
3
WA AVG
8
Rank
#197 / 265 | 18
Facility
18
WA AVG
31
Rank
#113 / 262 | 3.0
Facility
3.0
WA AVG
3.4
Rank
#150 / 262 |
| Cogir at The Narrows | AL IL MC | Tacoma (West End) | 115
Facility
115
WA AVG
79
Rank
#42 / 285 | Yes |
7
Facility
7
WA AVG
50
Rank
#416 / 439 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
100.0%
Facility
100.0%
WA AVG
75.8%
Rank
#1 / 215 | A+ | 7 | 2
Facility
2
WA AVG
8
Rank
#155 / 265 | 14
Facility
14
WA AVG
31
Rank
#88 / 262 | 2.0
Facility
2.0
WA AVG
3.4
Rank
#83 / 262 |
| Franke Tobey Jones | AL CCRC IL MC NH SNF | Tacoma (West End) | 101
Facility
101
WA AVG
79
Rank
#66 / 285 | Yes |
47
Facility
47
WA AVG
50
Rank
#244 / 439 | - |
49.5%
Facility
49.5%
WA AVG
75.8%
Rank
#201 / 215 | A+ | 7 | 0
Facility
0
WA AVG
8
Rank
#1 / 265 | 3
Facility
3
WA AVG
31
Rank
#18 / 262 | 0.4
Facility
0.4
WA AVG
3.4
Rank
#11 / 262 |
| Brookdale Allenmore | AL IL | Tacoma (Central Tacoma) | 80
Facility
80
WA AVG
79
Rank
#124 / 285 | Yes |
64
Facility
64
WA AVG
50
Rank
#134 / 439 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
67.5%
Facility
67.5%
WA AVG
75.8%
Rank
#161 / 215 | A+ | 12 | 1
Facility
1
WA AVG
8
Rank
#110 / 265 | 15
Facility
15
WA AVG
31
Rank
#93 / 262 | 1.3
Facility
1.3
WA AVG
3.4
Rank
#52 / 262 |
| Pioneer Place Alzheimer Residence of Tacoma | AL MC RESC | E Tacoma | 60
Facility
60
WA AVG
79
Rank
#188 / 285 | No |
12
Facility
12
WA AVG
50
Rank
#402 / 439 | - | - | - | 3 | 0
Facility
0
WA AVG
8
Rank
#1 / 265 | 7
Facility
7
WA AVG
31
Rank
#44 / 262 | 2.3
Facility
2.3
WA AVG
3.4
Rank
#102 / 262 |
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 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Washington
Pioneer Place Alzheimer Residence of Tacoma is located in E Tacoma, Washington State.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Washington State.
Frequently Asked Questions about Pioneer Place Alzheimer Residence of Tacoma
Is Pioneer Place Alzheimer Residence of Tacoma in a walkable area?
Pioneer Place Alzheimer Residence of Tacoma has a walk score of 12. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
What is the license number of Pioneer Place Alzheimer Residence of Tacoma?
According to WA state health department records, Pioneer Place Alzheimer Residence of Tacoma's license number is 1293.
Are pets allowed at Pioneer Place Alzheimer Residence of Tacoma?
No, Pioneer Place Alzheimer Residence of Tacoma has a no-pet policy.
How many beds does Pioneer Place Alzheimer Residence of Tacoma have?
Pioneer Place Alzheimer Residence of Tacoma has 60 beds.
Has Pioneer Place Alzheimer Residence of Tacoma had any deficiencies?
Pioneer Place Alzheimer Residence of Tacoma has had 7 reported deficiencies according to records from WA Dept. of Social and Health Services (DSHS).
Are there photos of Pioneer Place Alzheimer Residence of Tacoma?
Yes — there are 4 photos of Pioneer Place Alzheimer Residence of Tacoma in the photo gallery on this page.
What levels of care does Pioneer Place Alzheimer Residence of Tacoma provide?
Pioneer Place Alzheimer Residence of Tacoma offers Assisted Living, Memory Care & Residential Care.
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