Page 2 of Best Memory Care in Tacoma, WA

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 27 memory care providers in Tacoma, WA using WA Dept. of Social & Health Services (DSHS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank memory care 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. 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.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
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.
Peoples Senior Living
MC
ADC
AL
Tacoma (Eastside)
145
Facility 145
WA AVG 80
Rank #12 / 211
-No
50
Facility 50
WA AVG 51
Rank #154 / 296
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-10
2
Facility 2
WA AVG 8
Rank #108 / 183
7
Facility 7
WA AVG 31
Rank #35 / 182
0.7
Facility 0.7
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #15 / 182
Meridian at Stone Creek
MC
AL
IL
RC
Milton
188
Facility 188
WA AVG 80
Rank #4 / 211
-Yes
3
Facility 3
WA AVG 51
Rank #291 / 296
-
45.7%
Facility 45.7%
WA AVG 76.7%
Rank #157 / 163
26
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 183
110
Facility 110
WA AVG 31
Rank #182 / 182
4.2
Facility 4.2
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #141 / 182
eliseo
MC
AL
CCRC
IL
Tacoma (West End)
71
Facility 71
WA AVG 80
Rank #113 / 211
-Yes
20
Facility 20
WA AVG 51
Rank #246 / 296
1 Bed / 2 Bed / Semi-Private Rooms
71.8%
Facility 71.8%
WA AVG 76.7%
Rank #112 / 163
4
1
Facility 1
WA AVG 8
Rank #76 / 183
11
Facility 11
WA AVG 31
Rank #56 / 182
2.8
Facility 2.8
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #102 / 182
Merrill Gardens at Wright Park
MC
AL
IL
Tacoma (Stadium District)
60
Facility 60
WA AVG 80
Rank #140 / 211
-Yes
93
Facility 93
WA AVG 51
Rank #16 / 296
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-3
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 183
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 31
Rank #1 / 182
0.0
Facility 0.0
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #1 / 182
Trouves St Ann’s Inc
MC
Tacoma
61
Facility 61
WA AVG 80
Rank #139 / 211
-No
56
Facility 56
WA AVG 51
Rank #128 / 296
--3
1
Facility 1
WA AVG 8
Rank #76 / 183
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 31
Rank #1 / 182
0.0
Facility 0.0
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #1 / 182
Normandy Park Senior Living
MC
AL
RC
Normandy Park
120
Facility 120
WA AVG 80
Rank #27 / 211
-Yes
16
Facility 16
WA AVG 51
Rank #264 / 296
--3
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 183
17
Facility 17
WA AVG 31
Rank #77 / 182
5.7
Facility 5.7
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #162 / 182
Pioneer Place Alzheimer Residence of Tacoma
MC
AL
RESC
E Tacoma
60
Facility 60
WA AVG 80
Rank #140 / 211
-No
12
Facility 12
WA AVG 51
Rank #275 / 296
--3
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 183
7
Facility 7
WA AVG 31
Rank #35 / 182
2.3
Facility 2.3
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #79 / 182
Merrill Gardens at Tacoma
MC
AL
IL
Tacoma (West End)
65
Facility 65
WA AVG 80
Rank #125 / 211
-Yes
80
Facility 80
WA AVG 51
Rank #44 / 296
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-3
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 183
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Avamere at Pacific Ridge
MC
NH
SNF
Tacoma (Eastside)
102
Facility 102
WA AVG 80
Rank #54 / 211
CNo
56
Facility 56
WA AVG 51
Rank #128 / 296
-
64.1%
Facility 64.1%
WA AVG 76.7%
Rank #140 / 163
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Gloria’s House Adult Family Home
MC
AL
Tacoma (Central Tacoma)
--No
83
Facility 83
WA AVG 51
Rank #37 / 296
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Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each memory care community is ranked against every other WA memory care community we track that reports that metric, not just the 27 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.

$4,107/Month Info Pricing updated on October 12th, 2026

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Meridian at Stone Creek

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

Meridian at Stone Creek offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Milton, WA. Independent living provides a private home with community services and no daily care, while assisted living includes help with dressing, bathing, and medication. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision. Respite care offers a short stay when a resident’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Several care levels are available in one community. That can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time without requiring a move elsewhere. The community has 188 beds, and Medicaid is accepted, which matters when a family’s savings may not cover a long stay. A garden, exercise classes, bingo, book club, movie screenings, and live music give residents specific places and activities to use within the community. Pets are allowed, so a resident can continue living with a pet.

$2,800/Month Info Pricing updated on October 12th, 2026

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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.

Starting Price $3,995/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

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Overview of Trouves St Ann’s

Trouves St Ann’s in Tacoma, Washington, specializes in memory care tailored for individuals navigating memory loss. Operating as a 61-bed secure setting, the facility provides continuous supervision and structured daily routines tailored to residents requiring specialized cognitive support.

An enclosed courtyard allows residents to enjoy fresh air safely within the grounds, and an on-site salon and spa handles personal grooming care. Nearby surroundings score a 56 walk score, indicating a somewhat walkable area for occasional trips with assistance.

Families seeking dedicated memory care in the Tacoma area can contact Trouves St Ann’s to gather information about current bed openings or schedule a tour of the area.

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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.

Starting Price $3,800/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

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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.

Starting Price $3,700/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

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Overview of Avamere at Pacific Ridge

Avamere at Pacific Ridge is a nursing home and memory care community in Tacoma, Washington. Its skilled nursing services provide licensed nursing care on site. Memory care offers supervision in a secured setting for residents living with dementia or cognitive impairment. The community may be a good fit for someone whose behavioral or mental health needs are addressed through its Behavioral & Mental Health program.

The home has 102 beds, with total nurse staffing of 5 hours and 33 minutes per resident each day. That figure represents the daily hands-on nursing time allocated to each resident. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, with Medicare applying to short-term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid potentially helping when savings do not cover a long stay, and private pay allowing payment from personal funds.

An on-site therapy gym and rehabilitation services let residents receive therapy without arranging transportation to an outside gym. Telemedicine assistance supports medical visits by video, while transportation assistance helps with travel needs that cannot be met on foot. The area has a Walk Score of 56, making it somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot. A resident who no longer drives may be able to reach select nearby destinations independently.

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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.

Starting Price $8,500/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

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Memory Care in Tacoma at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 47/ 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: 96The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Tacoma, WA. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90