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Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 20 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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Avg Walk Score: 52/ 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: 106The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Tacoma, WA. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

Compare Independent Living around Tacoma (Metro Area)

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.

GenCare Lifestyle Tacoma at Point Ruston
IL
AL
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
IL
AL
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
The Village Senior Living
IL
AL
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
Franke Tobey Jones
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Tacoma (West End)
101
Facility 101
WA AVG 81
Rank #88 / 355
Yes
47
Facility 47
WA AVG 51
Rank #354 / 626
- 49.5% A+5
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 282
16
Facility 16
WA AVG 31
Rank #84 / 278
3.2
Facility 3.2
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #94 / 278
Brookdale Allenmore
IL
AL
Tacoma (Central Tacoma)
80
Facility 80
WA AVG 81
Rank #163 / 355
Yes
64
Facility 64
WA AVG 51
Rank #198 / 626
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed 63.8% A+10
3
Facility 3
WA AVG 8
Rank #204 / 282
18
Facility 18
WA AVG 31
Rank #102 / 278
1.8
Facility 1.8
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #31 / 278
Merrill Gardens at Tacoma
IL
AL
MC
Tacoma (West End)
65
Facility 65
WA AVG 81
Rank #214 / 355
Yes
80
Facility 80
WA AVG 51
Rank #79 / 626
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed--3
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 282
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Weatherly Inn Tacoma
IL
AL
MC
RC
Tacoma (West End)
130
Facility 130
WA AVG 81
Rank #28 / 355
Yes
47
Facility 47
WA AVG 51
Rank #354 / 626
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed 55.4% A+6
3
Facility 3
WA AVG 8
Rank #204 / 282
20
Facility 20
WA AVG 31
Rank #118 / 278
3.3
Facility 3.3
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #99 / 278
Conservatory Place Senior Living Apartments
IL
Tacoma (New Tacoma)
-Yes
94
Facility 94
WA AVG 51
Rank #21 / 626
1 Bed / 2 Bed------
Cogir at The Narrows
IL
AL
MC
Tacoma (West End)
115
Facility 115
WA AVG 81
Rank #58 / 355
Yes
7
Facility 7
WA AVG 51
Rank #592 / 626
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-A+5
3
Facility 3
WA AVG 8
Rank #204 / 282
16
Facility 16
WA AVG 31
Rank #84 / 278
3.2
Facility 3.2
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #94 / 278
Meridian at Stone Creek
IL
AL
MC
RC
Milton (South 376Th Street)
188
Facility 188
WA AVG 81
Rank #5 / 355
Yes
3
Facility 3
WA AVG 51
Rank #608 / 626
- 35.6% B-29
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 282
130
Facility 130
WA AVG 31
Rank #277 / 278
4.5
Facility 4.5
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #154 / 278
Patriots Landing
IL
AL
MC
RC
Dupont
157
Facility 157
WA AVG 81
Rank #9 / 355
Yes
26
Facility 26
WA AVG 51
Rank #497 / 626
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-A+----
Merrill Gardens at Wright Park
IL
AL
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
Gibson Gardens
IL
Tacoma (Eastside)
-Yes
66
Facility 66
WA AVG 51
Rank #183 / 626
1 Bed / 2 Bed------
Life Manor Independent Living (Mountainside)
IL
AL
Tacoma (Central Tacoma)
-Yes
68
Facility 68
WA AVG 51
Rank #169 / 626
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed------
Vintage at Tacoma
IL
Tacoma (South Tacoma)
-Yes
61
Facility 61
WA AVG 51
Rank #238 / 626
1 Bed / 2 Bed------
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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 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 Gibson Gardens

Nestled in the vibrant heart of Tacoma, WA, Gibson Gardens is a premier retirement community offering independent living services. Residents can choose from their spacious one-bedroom, two-bedroom, or deluxe two-bedroom floor plans, equipped with convenient amenities to make residents’ lives easier. Conveniently located near downtown dining, world-renowned golf courses, shopping, and hospitals, residents have access to both leisure and extensive healthcare.

Gibson Gardens is dedicated to developing a welcoming neighborhood where people can prosper. They aim to offer a satisfying lifestyle through stimulating activities and excellent facilities. There’s something for everyone, including a well-equipped fitness center, a library, a craft area, and a recreation room. In the courtyard, residents can mingle or take in the peace of the herb garden. With optional meal service and regular events, including wine and cheese nights, Gibson Gardens offers a fulfilling and enjoyable living experience.

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Overview of Life Manor Independent Living (mountainside)

Experience the best of your golden years at Life Manor Independent Living – Mountainside, a vibrant community in Tacoma, WA, offering independent living. The community features beautifully furnished and cozy accommodations, ensuring residents are comfortable and safe. Residents can also keep their peace of mind with monthly housekeeping and convenient apartment features.

A jam-packed calendar of fun recreational activities and enriching programs is also conducted to encourage residents to live actively and make new friends. Meal services are also available, so residents can enjoy hassle-free dining that caters to their dietary needs and preferences. The community is ideal for those looking to live independently in retirement.

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Overview of Vintage at Tacoma

Make the most of your golden years at Vintage at Tacoma, a blissful retreat in Tacoma, WA, offering independent living. Featuring purposely built and spacious one- and two-bedroom floor plans, the community ensures residents are comfortable and safe. Residents also enjoy a hassle-free living with on-site maintenance and plenty of convenient apartment features.

With a thoughtfully curated calendar of fun events and stimulating activities, residents can find new hobbies and make new friends. Pets are also welcome to accompany residents to ease their loneliness. A social room with a lounge and a kitchen is provided, allowing residents to enjoy mealtimes with friends while satisfying their dietary needs. Amenities include an arts and crafts room, a beauty salon, a billiard room, a spacious courtyard, a minimart, a movie theater, a fitness center, and a sun deck.

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Overview of Wickshire West Senior Apartments

Live a blissful retirement at Wickshire West Senior Apartments, a distinct community in Tacoma, WA, offering independent living. Prioritizing those 55+, the community has beautifully designed and spacious one- and two-bedroom floor plans. With plenty of convenient apartment features and maintenance services, residents can ease their worries during their stay.

Residents can spend their days as they please with fun activities and cozy communal spaces. Delightful restaurants and shops are also available nearby, providing residents with plenty of dining options that meet their dietary needs and preferences. The community’s vibrant and welcoming environment creates the ideal setting for residents to thrive in their golden years.

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Overview of Solstice Senior Living at Point Defiance

Nestled in the charming and culturally vibrant city of Tacoma, Washington, Solstice Senior Living at Point Defiance is an extraordinary retirement community offering Independent Living. The community offers various apartments, including a studio, 1 and 2-bedroom apartments, and a cottage, all designed for comfort. To ensure residents stay in the community even as their care needs evolve, Solstice collaborates with home-duty, personal care experts, and home-care agencies to offer assistance with everyday activities to those in need of extra care.

Solstice Senior Living at Point Defiance aims to support its residents’ dynamic and independent lifestyles, offering a wide range of amenities, including restaurant-style dining, an extensive schedule of stimulating events, and innovative programs like Vibrant Life® and Path to Wellness. Other amenities include a salon, media rooms, a fitness center, and a game room. The community’s supportive environment allows residents to enjoy retirement on their terms, free from the burdens of home ownership while receiving personalized care as needed.

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Overview of Life Manor Independent Living (parkside)

Conveniently located near MultiCare Allenmore Hospital in Tacoma, WA, Life Manor Independent Living – Parkside is an outstanding 55+ community that offers independent living. With beautifully designed and spacious studio and one-bedroom apartments, residents can rest assured of finding the right accommodation according to their preferences. On-site management and laundry spaces are also provided for residents’ convenience.

A well-thought-out calendar of fun recreational activities and exciting events is conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. Residents also have quick access to plenty of dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. The community also features a clubhouse, a library, and a lounge, making it an ideal place for those seeking independence in retirement.

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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 Narrows Glen

Cogir at the Narrows sits in Tacoma’s West End neighborhood and covers three levels of care under one roof: assisted living, independent living, and memory care. The building is three stories with 115 beds, and every single one is filled. That kind of occupancy usually tells you something about local demand.

You can pick from a studio, a one-bedroom, or a two-bedroom apartment, with floor plans running from 350 up to 560 square feet. The neighborhood itself scores a 7 out of 100 on walkability, which lands it firmly in car-dependent territory. If you’re picturing strolls to a corner store, that’s probably not this spot; a car will handle most errands.

Angela Levingston runs the place as Executive Director, and she’s been in senior living for more than three decades. She started as a CNA and nurse, later owned an Adult Family Home herself, and worked as a Health and Wellness Director before landing here. That’s the kind of background that means she’s seen this industry from nearly every angle.

Care-wise, residents get access to rehabilitation services and respite care, plus licensed nurses and CNAs on staff around the clock. That combination works for people managing ongoing health needs and for anyone using the community as a short-term stopover to heal. Pets are welcome too, which matters more than people expect when someone’s leaving a home they’ve lived in for decades.

There’s a fitness center, a salon, a barber, spa services, and a chapel for residents who want it. A wellness program sits at the center of the activities calendar, backed by several branded programs touching music, movement, pets, and virtual experiences. Pricing starts at $3,395 a month, and the community takes both Medicaid and Medicare.

Washington’s state inspectors check in on communities like this one periodically, and recent reviews here have touched on medication management, infection control, and staff credentials. Those three areas show up in oversight across senior living broadly, not just here. Between the full occupancy, the tenured leadership, and a care lineup built for both long-term and short-term residents, Cogir at the Narrows reads as an established, steadily-run community in a quiet corner of Tacoma.

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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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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 20 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.