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Best Retirement Homes in Tacoma, WA

Reviewed by Dr. Jordan Weiss
Updated Jan 2026

Sources: CMS Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and Washington Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care.

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

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Franke Tobey Jones
RH

Retirement Home

Tacoma (West End)
101
Facility 101
WA AVG 102
Rank #90 / 372
Yes
47
Facility 47
WA AVG 53
Rank #354 / 628
- 49.5% A+5-163.2
Peoples Senior Living
RH

Retirement Home

Tacoma (Eastside)
145
Facility 145
WA AVG 102
Rank #20 / 372
No
50
Facility 50
WA AVG 53
Rank #329 / 628
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed--5140.8
Gibson Gardens
RH

Retirement Home

Tacoma (Eastside)
-
Facility -
WA AVG 102
Yes
66
Facility 66
WA AVG 53
Rank #183 / 628
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King’s Manor Senior Living Community
RH

Retirement Home

Tacoma
76
Facility 76
WA AVG 102
Rank #188 / 372
Yes
39
Facility 39
WA AVG 53
Rank #412 / 628
Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed------
Hope Guest Home
Tacoma
18
Pacific Avenue Residential Care
Tacoma
16
Passionate Care Center
Tacoma
23
Waller Road Home
Tacoma
9
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 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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Room Sizes: 170 / 242 / 576 / 835 sq. ft

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: Two-story

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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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Pets Allowed

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Room Sizes: 784 / 984 / 1109 sq. ft

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Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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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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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed

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Building Type: 3-story

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
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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
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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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