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Best Luxury Senior Living in Tacoma, WA

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 5 luxury senior living communities in Tacoma, WA using WA Dept. of Social and Health Services (DSHS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank luxury senior living in WA
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Last updated
Jan 2026
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5 homes
Avg Walk Score: 70/ 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: 84The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Tacoma, WA. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

Compare Luxury Senior Living around Tacoma (Metro Area)

The information below is reported by the Washington Department of Social and Health Services, Residential Care Services.

Brookdale Allenmore
LSL
AL
IL
Tacoma (Central Tacoma)
80
Facility 80
WA AVG 82
Rank #172 / 366
Yes
64
Facility 64
WA AVG 51
Rank #198 / 628
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
63.8%
Facility 63.8%
WA AVG 74.4%
Rank #223 / 285
A+ 10
3
Facility 3
WA AVG 8
Rank #205 / 285
18
Facility 18
WA AVG 31
Rank #105 / 285
1.8
Facility 1.8
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #35 / 285
GenCare Lifestyle Tacoma at Point Ruston
LSL
AL
IL
MC
RC
Tacoma (West End)
85
Facility 85
WA AVG 82
Rank #148 / 366
Yes
65
Facility 65
WA AVG 51
Rank #189 / 628
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
98.8%
Facility 98.8%
WA AVG 74.4%
Rank #16 / 285
- 2
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 285
4
Facility 4
WA AVG 31
Rank #22 / 285
2.0
Facility 2.0
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #44 / 285
Merrill Gardens at Tacoma
LSL
AL
IL
MC
Tacoma (West End)
65
Facility 65
WA AVG 82
Rank #224 / 366
Yes
80
Facility 80
WA AVG 51
Rank #79 / 628
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed - - 3
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 285
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 31
Rank #1 / 285
0.0
Facility 0.0
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #1 / 285
Weatherly Inn Tacoma
LSL
AL
IL
MC
RC
Tacoma (West End)
130
Facility 130
WA AVG 82
Rank #21 / 366
No
47
Facility 47
WA AVG 51
Rank #354 / 628
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
55.4%
Facility 55.4%
WA AVG 74.4%
Rank #263 / 285
A+ 6
3
Facility 3
WA AVG 8
Rank #205 / 285
20
Facility 20
WA AVG 31
Rank #120 / 285
3.3
Facility 3.3
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #104 / 285
Merrill Gardens at Wright Park
LSL
AL
IL
MC
Tacoma (Stadium District)
60
Facility 60
WA AVG 82
Rank #246 / 366
Yes
93
Facility 93
WA AVG 51
Rank #24 / 628
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed - - 2
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 285
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 31
Rank #1 / 285
0.0
Facility 0.0
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #1 / 285
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 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.

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Overview of Merrill Gardens at Tacoma

Merrill Gardens at Tacoma prioritizes the individual needs of seniors in their golden years through a range of services, including assisted senior living and memory care private homes. As a family-owned company, they are committed to fostering meaningful connections and creating a vibrant culture within the home. Residents can also benefit from specialized assisted living for dementia patients, ensuring that their unique needs are met with compassion and expertise.

The prime location grants them access to a variety of dining and shopping options, along with the picturesque Sunset Terrace park and top-notch medical providers. The spacious apartments provide comfortable living spaces where seniors can truly feel at home. Nestled within lush landscaping, the community boasts an array of amenities such as a game room, library, and inviting living room. The beautifully designed outdoor spaces, salon services, and garage parking further enhance the luxurious living experience. Moreover, the community offers a multitude of enriching activities that cater to the diverse interests of the residents.

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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 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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