Best Assisted Living in Tacoma, WA

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 30 assisted living communities in Tacoma, WA using WA Dept. of Social & Health Services (DSHS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in WA
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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. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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.
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
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
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
Cascade Park Gardens
AL
MC
Tacoma (South Tacoma)
63
Facility 63
WA AVG 79
Rank #181 / 285
No
67
Facility 67
WA AVG 50
Rank #122 / 439
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
90.5%
Facility 90.5%
WA AVG 75.8%
Rank #38 / 215
-7
2
Facility 2
WA AVG 8
Rank #155 / 265
5
Facility 5
WA AVG 31
Rank #32 / 262
0.7
Facility 0.7
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #19 / 262
The Village Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
RC
Tacoma (South Tacoma)
110
Facility 110
WA AVG 79
Rank #47 / 285
Yes
51
Facility 51
WA AVG 50
Rank #220 / 439
Suite
67.3%
Facility 67.3%
WA AVG 75.8%
Rank #163 / 215
-4
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 265
11
Facility 11
WA AVG 31
Rank #69 / 262
2.8
Facility 2.8
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #137 / 262
Patriots Landing
AL
IL
MC
RC
Dupont
157
Facility 157
WA AVG 79
Rank #8 / 285
Yes
26
Facility 26
WA AVG 50
Rank #342 / 439
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
41.4%
Facility 41.4%
WA AVG 75.8%
Rank #209 / 215
A+6
1
Facility 1
WA AVG 8
Rank #110 / 265
39
Facility 39
WA AVG 31
Rank #197 / 262
6.5
Facility 6.5
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #242 / 262
GenCare Lifestyle Tacoma at Point Ruston
AL
IL
MC
RC
Tacoma (West End)
85
Facility 85
WA AVG 79
Rank #102 / 285
Yes
65
Facility 65
WA AVG 50
Rank #130 / 439
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed--4
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 265
4
Facility 4
WA AVG 31
Rank #25 / 262
1.0
Facility 1.0
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #37 / 262
6th Avenue Senior Living
AL
ADC
MC
Tacoma (North End)
107
Facility 107
WA AVG 79
Rank #59 / 285
No
89
Facility 89
WA AVG 50
Rank #31 / 439
Studio--5
1
Facility 1
WA AVG 8
Rank #110 / 265
9
Facility 9
WA AVG 31
Rank #56 / 262
1.8
Facility 1.8
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #65 / 262
Peoples Senior Living
AL
ADC
MC
Tacoma (Eastside)
145
Facility 145
WA AVG 79
Rank #13 / 285
No
50
Facility 50
WA AVG 50
Rank #228 / 439
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed--10
2
Facility 2
WA AVG 8
Rank #155 / 265
7
Facility 7
WA AVG 31
Rank #44 / 262
0.7
Facility 0.7
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #19 / 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 30 analyzed for Tacoma. See how we rank facilities

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Overview of Brookdale Allenmore

Experience vacation-style senior living at Brookdale Allenmore, a luxury senior living community offering independent living in Tacoma, Washington. Residents can live comfortably in their thoughtfully designed apartments, ranging from studios to 1 and 2-bedroom apartments. Conveniently located near the area’s best shopping, restaurants, banking, and physicians’ offices, residents enjoy the best that Tacoma has to offer.

Committed to giving its residents the best senior living experience free of worry, the community provides housekeeping services and chef-prepared meals. Residents can work out with friends at the fitness center, bond at the hair salon, or craft together in the art studio. The community also offers a fun-filled calendar of activities that changes monthly, from entertainment and creative pursuits to shopping trips and group outings, ensuring residents live their lives to the fullest in an environment that encourages exploring new passions and interests.

Starting Price $2,725/Month

Contact Brookdale Allenmore

Overview of Cogir at the Narrows

Embraced by views of ethereal nature, Cogir of the Narrows is a renowned senior living community in Tacoma, WA, which provides assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Relax within the snug and spacious accommodations of Cogir at the Narrows including one- and two-bedroom apartments. The community strives to ensure seniors’ needs and interests are well provided, delivering the utmost care and support from a compassionate and highly skilled team.

There is no reason to feel down with various enjoyable activities and fun programs, empowering residents to participate and interact with the community. Experience unforgettable moments with friends and enjoy personal time in the serene spaces of Cogir at the Narrows. The community serves healthy and tasty meals, catering to dietary needs and preferences. Cogir at the Narrows is a great place for seniors to age gracefully with its campus surrounded by lush nature and tranquil community.

Starting Price $3,395/Month

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Overview of Franke Tobey Jones

Franke Tobey Jones is a continuing care retirement community in Tacoma, Washington, with independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing home care, and skilled nursing. Independent living offers a private residence with community services but no daily care, while assisted living adds help with tasks such as dressing, bathing, and taking medications. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Nursing home and skilled nursing services provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock. The community has 101 beds, accepts Medicaid, and allows pets, so residents can keep their pets while living there.

Rehabilitation services and short term rehab support temporary recovery needs. Respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

A Walk Score of 47 places the area in a car dependent setting, meaning most errands require a car or a ride. A resident who no longer drives would generally need transportation for errands. Franke Tobey Jones may be a good fit for a resident whose needs grow over time because its multiple care levels can support a move between settings without leaving the community.

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Overview of Weatherly Inn Tacoma

Located in Tacoma, WA, Weatherly Inn Tacoma has been providing luxurious senior living services since 1989. This family-owned community offers a range of living options, including independent living, assisted Living, memory care, and respite care. Weatherly Inn Tacoma is dedicated to delivering personalized care that strikes the ideal balance between freedom and round-the-clock assistance from their certified nursing team, available 24/7.

Weatherly Inn Tacoma’s mission, rooted in the Bunn family heritage since 1958, is to create a vibrant and engaging environment for seniors. The community offers a variety of amenities, including customized care plans, medication administration, diabetic control, and help with daily activities, in addition to elegant and roomy floor plans and gorgeous gardens. Ensuring an active and full lifestyle, residents take pleasure in social meetings, excursions, and a range of events. Weatherly Inn Tacoma offers worry-free utilities, housekeeping, linen services, and transportation to and from appointments, making for a comfortable and worry-free stay.

Starting Price $3,690/Month

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Overview of Cascade Park Gardens

Serving older adults in Tacoma, Washington, Cascade Park Gardens is a 63-bed assisted living and memory care community on S Union Ave, just a short drive from St. The three-story residence offers both private and semi-private rooms for residents.

The community operates near full capacity, with 57 of its 63 beds occupied, reflecting an occupancy rate of 90%. The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 67. Some errands are within walking distance, while other trips are easier by car or public transportation. Residents also have access to transportation services, fitness, and recreation programs.

Cascade Park Gardens accepts Medicaid, giving eligible families a payment option for the assisted living and memory care services available at the community.

State inspections by Washington’s Department of Social and Health Services have generally found the community in compliance with licensing requirements. Reviews have also examined resident rights, discharge procedures, and the maintenance of life safety systems such as fire safety equipment. Families visiting the community should ask how these areas are managed daily.

Cascade Park Gardens offers a moderately sized community for families exploring assisted living and memory care in the Tacoma area. Its proximity to hospital services and public transportation makes it convenient for residents and visiting family members.

Contact Cascade Park Gardens

Overview of The Village Senior Living

The Village Senior Living offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Tacoma, Washington. Independent living means private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living adds help with dressing, bathing, medication, and other daily tasks. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Respite care offers a short stay when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover.

With independent living, assisted living, and memory care in one community, a resident whose needs change may be able to move between care levels without leaving the community or starting over socially. The Village Senior Living has 110 beds, and the community may suit someone whose care needs could change over time and whose family may need a short-term care option. Medicaid is accepted, giving families a payment option when savings may not cover a long stay, and pets are allowed, so a resident may be able to bring a pet when moving in. A Walk Score of 51 out of 100 makes the South Tacoma neighborhood somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot for a resident who no longer drives and wants to get out independently.

Starting Price $3,300/Month

Contact The Village Senior Living

Overview of Patriots Landing

Patriots Landing at 1600 Marshall Circle is a 157-bed assisted living community in Dupont, Washington. Serving residents for the past 21 years, the three-story building offers flexible housing options: studio, one-, and two-bedroom floor plans.

The facility is in a somewhat walkable neighborhood with a Walk Score of 26. In turn, some nearby services may be accessible on foot, but most trips require transportation. The suburban setting of Dupont has a calmer residential environment while staying accessible to larger regional services. The home’s size and multi-story design provide an array of residential choices for individuals or couples seeking assisted living. The various unit types, from studios for single occupants to two-bedroom options for couples wanting to age in place together, allow for flexible living arrangements.

An on-site visit by interested residents and families considering Patriots Landing is suggested to learn about specific care services, daily programming, amenities, dining options, and to tour the offered floor plans. This will help you know if the community’s setting and housing options match your needs.

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Overview of GenCare Lifestyle Tacoma at Point Ruston

GenCare Lifestyle Tacoma is a multi-awarded luxury senior living community in Tacoma, Washington, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. The community features opulent apartments with convenient amenities, ranging from spacious studios to one- and two-bedroom apartments and memory care suites designed to accommodate residents requiring specialized attention. With on-site certified personal trainers, weekly housekeeping, and 24-hour care support, residents live a comfortable and well-supported life.

Committed to encouraging individuality and novel experiences, GenCare offers an extensive range of amenities, such as a wellness center, heated indoor pool, media room, and library. Residents enjoy a bistro with happy hour and live entertainment, a private dining room for family gatherings, and pet-friendly accommodations. Recognized as one of the Top 25 Senior Living Communities in North America and recipient of Best Independent Living, Best Assisted Living, and Best Memory Care awards from US News and World Report, GenCare guarantees its residents a top-notch senior living experience.

$4,600/Month

Contact GenCare Lifestyle Tacoma at Point Ruston

Overview of 6th Avenue Senior Living

6th Avenue Senior Living offers assisted living, adult day care, and memory care in Tacoma, WA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks in a studio, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering; Adult day care provides care during the day without a residential stay, and the combination of assisted living and memory care can suit a resident whose care needs grow over time.

The community is in Tacoma’s North End neighborhood and has 107 beds. Studio housing provides one private living space, Medicaid is accepted to help a family use that benefit toward eligible care costs, and a Walk Score of 89 places the area in the very walkable category, where most errands can be completed on foot and a resident who no longer drives may still get out independently.

Contact 6th Avenue Senior Living

Overview of Peoples Senior Living

Peoples Senior Living is a modern retirement community in the bustling city of Tacoma, Washington, specializing in assisted living, memory care, and adult day health. This boutique-style community offers fine dining selections, a daily schedule of stimulating activities, and appropriately sized care services. Residents enjoy first-rate living conditions without paying the premium prices usually connected with private communities.

At Peoples Senior Living, they aim to provide compassionate care in a nurturing and stimulating atmosphere. Weekly housekeeping and linen services, maintenance services six or seven days a week, and three well-balanced meals daily under the guidance of a dietician are among the amenities they offer. To guarantee that residents receive thorough and individualized care, the community also provides therapy services, nursing and caregiver services, and assistance with scheduling doctor’s visits and transportation.

Contact Peoples Senior Living

Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Assisted Living in Tacoma at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 45/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Tacoma, WA. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 101The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Tacoma, WA. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Tacoma, WA

What is the average cost of assisted living in Tacoma, WA?

The average monthly cost of assisted living in Tacoma, WA is approximately $6,300. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

What is the price range for assisted living in Tacoma, WA?

Assisted living in Tacoma, WA typically ranges from $5,800–$8,400 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

What is the typical staff-to-resident ratio at assisted living facilities in Tacoma, WA?

Assisted living facilities in Tacoma, WA typically operate with a staff-to-resident ratio in the range of 1:6 to 1:12.

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in Washington?

Assisted living in Washington supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Washington?

Assisted living in Washington is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does Washington Medicaid cover assisted living?

Washington Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including Washington) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is assisted living?

Assisted living combines private or semi-private apartments with help on activities of daily living (meals, bathing, dressing, medication management) and a social calendar — for residents who need some support but do not need 24/7 medical care.