Best Independent Living in Tacoma, WA

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 22 independent 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 independent 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. 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.
eliseo
IL
AL
CCRC
MC
Tacoma (West End)
71
Facility 71
WA AVG 85
Rank #91 / 150
Yes
20
Facility 20
WA AVG 57
Rank #212 / 235
1 Bed / 2 Bed / Semi-Private Rooms
71.8%
Facility 71.8%
WA AVG 72%
Rank #67 / 119
-4
1
Facility 1
WA AVG 8
Rank #62 / 144
11
Facility 11
WA AVG 31
Rank #35 / 142
2.8
Facility 2.8
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #65 / 142
Patriots Landing
IL
AL
MC
RC
Dupont
157
Facility 157
WA AVG 85
Rank #6 / 150
Yes
26
Facility 26
WA AVG 57
Rank #205 / 235
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
41.4%
Facility 41.4%
WA AVG 72%
Rank #113 / 119
A+6
1
Facility 1
WA AVG 8
Rank #62 / 144
39
Facility 39
WA AVG 31
Rank #106 / 142
6.5
Facility 6.5
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #130 / 142
Meridian at Stone Creek
IL
AL
MC
RC
Milton
188
Facility 188
WA AVG 85
Rank #4 / 150
Yes
3
Facility 3
WA AVG 57
Rank #234 / 235
-
45.7%
Facility 45.7%
WA AVG 72%
Rank #107 / 119
B-26
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 144
110
Facility 110
WA AVG 31
Rank #142 / 142
4.2
Facility 4.2
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #105 / 142
Franke Tobey Jones
IL
AL
CCRC
MC
NH
SNF
Tacoma (West End)
101
Facility 101
WA AVG 85
Rank #43 / 150
Yes
47
Facility 47
WA AVG 57
Rank #153 / 235
-
49.5%
Facility 49.5%
WA AVG 72%
Rank #106 / 119
A+7
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 144
3
Facility 3
WA AVG 31
Rank #11 / 142
0.4
Facility 0.4
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #9 / 142
Cogir at The Narrows
IL
AL
MC
Tacoma (West End)
115
Facility 115
WA AVG 85
Rank #30 / 150
Yes
7
Facility 7
WA AVG 57
Rank #231 / 235
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
WA AVG 72%
Rank #1 / 119
A+7
2
Facility 2
WA AVG 8
Rank #88 / 144
14
Facility 14
WA AVG 31
Rank #42 / 142
2.0
Facility 2.0
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #42 / 142
Brookdale Allenmore
IL
AL
Tacoma (Central Tacoma)
80
Facility 80
WA AVG 85
Rank #74 / 150
Yes
64
Facility 64
WA AVG 57
Rank #93 / 235
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
67.5%
Facility 67.5%
WA AVG 72%
Rank #78 / 119
A+12
1
Facility 1
WA AVG 8
Rank #62 / 144
15
Facility 15
WA AVG 31
Rank #45 / 142
1.3
Facility 1.3
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #31 / 142
Weatherly Inn Tacoma
IL
AL
MC
RC
Tacoma (West End)
130
Facility 130
WA AVG 85
Rank #13 / 150
Yes
47
Facility 47
WA AVG 57
Rank #153 / 235
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
55.4%
Facility 55.4%
WA AVG 72%
Rank #99 / 119
A+6
3
Facility 3
WA AVG 8
Rank #109 / 144
18
Facility 18
WA AVG 31
Rank #59 / 142
3.0
Facility 3.0
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #74 / 142
The Village Senior Living
IL
AL
MC
RC
Tacoma (South Tacoma)
110
Facility 110
WA AVG 85
Rank #32 / 150
Yes
51
Facility 51
WA AVG 57
Rank #142 / 235
Suite
67.3%
Facility 67.3%
WA AVG 72%
Rank #79 / 119
-4
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 144
11
Facility 11
WA AVG 31
Rank #35 / 142
2.8
Facility 2.8
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #65 / 142
GenCare Lifestyle Tacoma at Point Ruston
IL
AL
MC
RC
Tacoma (West End)
85
Facility 85
WA AVG 85
Rank #60 / 150
Yes
65
Facility 65
WA AVG 57
Rank #92 / 235
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed--4
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 144
4
Facility 4
WA AVG 31
Rank #15 / 142
1.0
Facility 1.0
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #22 / 142
Merrill Gardens at Wright Park
IL
AL
MC
Tacoma (Stadium District)
60
Facility 60
WA AVG 85
Rank #106 / 150
Yes
93
Facility 93
WA AVG 57
Rank #17 / 235
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed--3
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 144
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 31
Rank #1 / 142
0.0
Facility 0.0
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #1 / 142

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each independent living community is ranked against every other WA independent living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 22 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.

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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.

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Overview of Franke Tobey Jones

Franke Tobey Jones is a stunning English Tudor-style retirement community in Tacoma, Washington, offering independent living, memory care, skilled nursing care, and assisted living. The community creates a cozy and encouraging atmosphere for seniors by guaranteeing excellent care, weekly housekeeping, and restaurant-style dining. Residents can engage in diverse activities, from educational to recreational pursuits, and even bring along their pets, fostering a home-like atmosphere.

Committed to creating a supportive atmosphere where residents can thrive, the community provides top-notch amenities akin to a luxury hotel while ensuring comprehensive care services. Residents can enjoy refreshments while chatting with their friends at the cafe, attend various exercise classes at the state-of-the-art wellness center, and participate in lifelong learning programs at the community’s senior university. With a focus on resident well-being and comfort, the community strives to make the transition to retirement living seamless and enriching, ensuring seniors feel valued and cared for regardless of their journey.

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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.

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Overview of The Village Senior Living

A haven that prides itself on providing a warm, familial-style brand of independent and assisted living, amidst the vibrant backdrop of Tacoma, The Village Senior Living offers exciting luxury and round-the-clock care, with a personal touch. Amenities that meet your every need await, such as restaurant-style meals served three times a day, meticulous housekeeping every week, enticing enrichment activities, and individual care options tailored for your comfort. Feel like stretching your legs with a day out and about? Transportation services can also be scheduled for visits around the area.

Should you find your needs evolving over time, worry not, because their expert team keeps a tight collaboration with you and your physician, to ensure the quality of your experience. At The Village, your independence and safety are expertly interwoven into the ideal independent living community that caters to your well-being and freedom.

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.

Contact GenCare Lifestyle Tacoma at Point Ruston

Meridian at Stone Creek

1111 S 376Th St, Milton, WA 98354
Overview of Meridian at Stone Creek

Meridian at Stone Creek is nestled in the charming town of Milton, Washington. This luxurious retirement community offers a picturesque setting with breathtaking views of Mount Rainier, providing seniors with a truly captivating backdrop for their golden years. They offer a range of living options, including assisted living apartments, ensuring that seniors receive the level of support that suits their unique needs. Immerse yourself in the lush surroundings, where avenues for an engaging lifestyle await, stimulating both the mind and body. From exciting outings to the tranquility of a beautifully landscaped courtyard and inviting picnic areas, every day offers new opportunities for connection and enrichment.

The community prides itself on its friendly neighborhood ambiance, where residents can choose from spacious one-bedroom homes to spectacular penthouse residences, each designed with elegance and comfort in mind. Indulge in restaurant-style dining experiences, savoring delectable meals in the company of newfound friends. Engage in a multitude of social activities, from fitness classes that invigorate the body to intellectually stimulating pursuits that keep the mind sharp. For those in need of memory care benefits, Meridian at Stone Creek provides specialized assisted living with memory care services, ensuring that residents with specific cognitive needs receive the support and attention they require.

Contact Meridian at Stone Creek

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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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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Independent Living in Tacoma at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 51/ 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: 104The 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 Independent Living in Tacoma, WA

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

The average monthly cost of independent living in Tacoma, WA is approximately $2,337. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

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

Independent living in Tacoma, WA typically ranges from $550 - $4,950 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

What is independent living?

Independent living communities are residential settings for active older adults — typically with private apartments or cottages, shared amenities (dining, fitness, activities), and no built-in medical care.

How many independent living communities are listed on this page?

This page features 22 independent living communities in Tacoma, WA. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right independent living community in Tacoma, WA?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Tacoma, WA, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting independent living communities in Tacoma, WA?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.