Page 2 of Best Assisted Living in Tacoma, WA

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 28 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. 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. 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.
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.
eliseo
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
Tacoma (West End)
71
Facility 71
WA AVG 79
Rank #155 / 285
Yes
20
Facility 20
WA AVG 50
Rank #364 / 439
1 Bed / 2 Bed / Semi-Private Rooms
71.8%
Facility 71.8%
WA AVG 75.8%
Rank #138 / 215
4
1
Facility 1
WA AVG 8
Rank #110 / 265
11
Facility 11
WA AVG 31
Rank #69 / 262
2.8
Facility 2.8
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #137 / 262
Charlton Place
AL
IL
Tacoma (South End)
90
Facility 90
WA AVG 79
Rank #91 / 285
No
43
Facility 43
WA AVG 50
Rank #268 / 439
-
84.4%
Facility 84.4%
WA AVG 75.8%
Rank #67 / 215
6
2
Facility 2
WA AVG 8
Rank #155 / 265
15
Facility 15
WA AVG 31
Rank #93 / 262
2.5
Facility 2.5
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #117 / 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
Normandy Park Senior Living
AL
MC
RC
Normandy Park
120
Facility 120
WA AVG 79
Rank #32 / 285
Yes
16
Facility 16
WA AVG 50
Rank #387 / 439
- -3
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 265
17
Facility 17
WA AVG 31
Rank #110 / 262
5.7
Facility 5.7
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #232 / 262
Merrill Gardens at Wright Park
AL
IL
MC
Tacoma (Stadium District)
60
Facility 60
WA AVG 79
Rank #188 / 285
Yes
93
Facility 93
WA AVG 50
Rank #17 / 439
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed -3
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 265
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 31
Rank #1 / 262
0.0
Facility 0.0
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #1 / 262
King’s Manor Senior Living Community
AL
Tacoma
76
Facility 76
WA AVG 79
Rank #138 / 285
Yes
39
Facility 39
WA AVG 50
Rank #286 / 439
Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed -5
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 265
11
Facility 11
WA AVG 31
Rank #69 / 262
2.2
Facility 2.2
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #97 / 262
Merrill Gardens at Tacoma
AL
IL
MC
Tacoma (West End)
65
Facility 65
WA AVG 79
Rank #172 / 285
Yes
80
Facility 80
WA AVG 50
Rank #64 / 439
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed -3
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 265
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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
Brookdale Allenmore
AL
IL
Tacoma (Central Tacoma)
- Yes
52
Facility 52
WA AVG 50
Rank #214 / 439
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed -----
Gloria’s House Adult Family Home
AL
MC
Tacoma (Central Tacoma)
- No
83
Facility 83
WA AVG 50
Rank #53 / 439
Private Room -----

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 28 analyzed for Tacoma. See how we rank facilities

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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.

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eliseo

1301 N Highlands Pkwy, Tacoma, WA 98406
Overview of Eliseo

Eliseo offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Tacoma, WA. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living adds help with daily tasks and memory care provides a secured setting with supervision. Having several care levels in one community may be a good fit for a resident whose needs may grow over time, because a move need not mean leaving Eliseo or starting over socially.

Eliseo has 71 beds and offers one bedroom, two bedroom, and semiprivate room layouts. A one bedroom layout provides a single private space, while a two bedroom or semiprivate room can suit someone who wants to live with a companion. Medicaid is accepted, giving a family another payment option when personal savings may not cover a long stay.

Residents can use a saltwater pool, fitness facilities, a spa, salon services, and a garden and art center for on site exercise, recreation, grooming, and creative activities. Restaurant style dining includes meals prepared by a full time executive chef, while the Life Enrichment Program, spiritual support, religious services, and rehabilitation and therapy services add structured activities, worship opportunities, and therapeutic care. Pets are allowed, so a resident may continue living with a pet after moving in.

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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.

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Overview of Charlton Place

Charlton Place is an Assisted Living community situated in a laid-back neighborhood in Tacoma’s bustling Pierce County. It offers an array of spacious apartments and rehabilitation rooms. It offers comprehensive physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy services, as well as wound care and an emergency response system. With 24-hour security and licensed nursing, Charlton Place is committed to keeping residents safe and secure.
The community goes beyond just meeting the physical needs of its residents. Charlton Place offers assistance with daily living activities. Residents can relish three scrumptious chef-prepared meals daily, along with an array of social events, spiritual services, live entertainment, and even pet therapy. The community also conducts health education classes to educate residents about staying healthy and happy. Charlton Place features common areas and activity rooms that encourage socialization and recreational activities. The vast courtyard offers the perfect setting to bask in nature’s beauty and soak up the surrounding serenity. The community goes above and beyond to ensure that residents feel right at home.

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Overview of King’s Manor Senior Living Community

Situated in the charming city of Tacoma, Washington, is the elite retirement community of Kings Manor, which offers assisted living with a focus on providing high levels of care and support. Various services are available to residents at Kings Manor, such as scheduled transportation for doctor’s visits, weekly housekeeping and linen laundry, maintenance and gardening, and access to a pharmacy partner. To guarantee that residents receive the best care possible, the community also has a wellness program run by a nurse and 24-hour on-site wellness personnel.

Dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for its residents and giving their families peace of mind, Kings Manor provides supportive services and resort-style amenities, including a private dining room, social rooms, walking pathways, a library, a barbershop, and a courtyard. A lively and interesting lifestyle is further enhanced with planned social events, fitness classes, life enrichment activities, and excursions. Every element of Kings Manor is intended to help every resident lead an active, meaningful, and healthful life.

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Overview of Normandy Park Senior Living

One hundred twenty beds. Memory care and assisted living under one roof. Twenty-two years in operation in an area that’s fully car-dependent (Walk Score 16), about seven and a half miles from the nearest hospital.

Normandy Park operates as a state-licensed residential care facility, not under the federal CMS system. Medicaid is the primary payment pathway, though they list both assisted living and memory care with specific starting prices ($4,000 for assisted living, $9,000 for memory care). That pricing structure tells you something about their model: they’re built around residential care funding and Medicaid placements.

The operational framework includes 24-hour nursing staff (licensed nurses and CNAs), scheduled medication management, and a full suite of personal care assistance. Bathing, dressing, mobility support, medication services. The dining program is chef-prepared with special diet accommodations built in. Residents can access scheduled transportation, which matters in a location this car-dependent.

What stands out in the amenities list is the specificity: salon with spa services, customized service plans, engaging daily events, a dedicated Memory Village program for the memory care population, fitness classes. The facility is pet-friendly and maintains housekeeping, laundry, and around-the-clock emergency maintenance.

State inspections by the Washington Department of Social and Health Services assess fire-safety systems and emergency preparedness across residential care facilities of this type, which are important safeguards in any care setting serving older adults and people with memory impairment.

Normandy Park is a mid-size, Medicaid-focused memory care and assisted living community with comprehensive personal care services, structured activity programming, and pricing aligned to Washington’s residential care payment landscape.

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Overview of 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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Overview of Merrill Gardens at Tacoma

Merrill Gardens at Tacoma sits in the West End neighborhood at 7290 Rosemount Cir, a 65-bed, three-story building with studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom layouts. It covers three levels of care under one roof: assisted living, independent living, and memory care.

Walkability is a real strength here; the Walk Score hits 80, very walkable, which means most errands don’t require a car at all. Pets are welcome too, so a move here doesn’t mean giving up a dog or cat.

Day to day, staffing runs 24 hours, with respite care available and a resident call system in place for safety. Transportation services and fitness and recreation options handle the logistics and activity side without leaning entirely on family. Robert Brock is the listed contact for the community.

The amenities aim for comfort over flash: a game room, a library, salon services, and garage parking. Pricing starts at $3,700 a month for assisted living, and Medicaid is accepted, which opens up coverage options that not every community offers.

On the inspection side, state reviews here have tended to center on staffing and staff credentials, a theme that shows up across assisted living facilities broadly and isn’t specific to this one.

Put together, this is a walkable, pet-friendly community with three care levels, Medicaid acceptance, and a comfort-focused amenity list, the kind of combination that works well for families who want flexibility without sacrificing convenience.

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Overview of Brookdale Allenmore

Conveniently located near MultiCare Allenmore Hospital in Tacoma, WA, Brookdale Allenmore is a distinct community that offers assisted living and independent living. Alongside beautifully furnished and cozy accommodations, top-notch personalized care is provided to meet residents’ unique needs. The community also helps with housekeeping and other daily chores, ensuring residents can downsize without worries.

A jam-packed calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs that highlight their interests and capabilities for leisure and wellness. Mealtimes promote social interactions and satisfy dietary needs with delightful and healthy dining options. Residents are guaranteed the finest retirement experience amidst the community’s vibrant and welcoming environment.

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Overview of Gloria’s House Adult Family Home

Gloria’s House Adult Family Home is an assisted living community in Tacoma, WA, that offers personal care and memory care. Featuring six private bedrooms in a boutique-style setting, the community ensures older adults can feel at home during their stay. Daily housekeeping, three well-balanced meals, and a 24-hour care team are also provided to improve residents’ quality of life. Focusing on residents’ holistic well-being, the community provides top-tier care tailored to their needs and preferences.

Gardening, social gatherings, and light exercises provide residents with more opportunities to learn and have fun. With accessible rooms, a spacious courtyard, and serene outdoors, residents can rest and move around comfortably. Set in the quiet residential area of Tacoma, near bus stops, the community guarantees a stress-free retirement. This assisted living community is a good option for senior living in Washington, providing high standards of care for older adults’ welfare.

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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.