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Best Retirement Homes in Tacoma, WA

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 23 retirement homes communities in Tacoma, WA using WA Dept. of Social & Health Services (DSHS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank retirement homes in WA
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23 homes
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Avg Walk Score: 53/ 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: 90The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Tacoma, WA. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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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. 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. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home. RH (Retirement Homes): CCRC( (Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC)):
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.
GenCare Lifestyle Tacoma at Point Ruston
RH
AL
IL
MC
RC
Tacoma (West End)
85
Facility 85
WA AVG 78
Rank #115 / 324
Yes
65
Facility 65
WA AVG 52
Rank #181 / 583
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
98.8%
Facility 98.8%
WA AVG 74.7%
Rank #11 / 248
-2
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 282
4
Facility 4
WA AVG 31
Rank #18 / 279
2.0
Facility 2.0
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #38 / 279
Brookdale Allenmore
RH
AL
IL
Tacoma (Central Tacoma)
80
Facility 80
WA AVG 78
Rank #137 / 324
Yes
64
Facility 64
WA AVG 52
Rank #189 / 583
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
63.8%
Facility 63.8%
WA AVG 74.7%
Rank #196 / 248
A+10
3
Facility 3
WA AVG 8
Rank #204 / 282
18
Facility 18
WA AVG 31
Rank #102 / 279
1.8
Facility 1.8
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #31 / 279
Cascade Park Gardens
RH
AL
MC
Tacoma (South Tacoma)
63
Facility 63
WA AVG 78
Rank #200 / 324
No
67
Facility 67
WA AVG 52
Rank #168 / 583
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
90.5%
Facility 90.5%
WA AVG 74.7%
Rank #40 / 248
-7
2
Facility 2
WA AVG 8
Rank #163 / 282
8
Facility 8
WA AVG 31
Rank #38 / 279
1.1
Facility 1.1
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #18 / 279
Peoples Senior Living
RH
ADC
AL
MC
Tacoma (Eastside)
145
Facility 145
WA AVG 78
Rank #15 / 324
No
50
Facility 50
WA AVG 52
Rank #315 / 583
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
46.2%
Facility 46.2%
WA AVG 74.7%
Rank #231 / 248
-5
1
Facility 1
WA AVG 8
Rank #118 / 282
4
Facility 4
WA AVG 31
Rank #18 / 279
0.8
Facility 0.8
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #11 / 279
Weatherly Inn Tacoma
RH
AL
IL
MC
RC
Tacoma (West End)
130
Facility 130
WA AVG 78
Rank #21 / 324
Yes
47
Facility 47
WA AVG 52
Rank #335 / 583
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
55.4%
Facility 55.4%
WA AVG 74.7%
Rank #220 / 248
A+6
3
Facility 3
WA AVG 8
Rank #204 / 282
20
Facility 20
WA AVG 31
Rank #118 / 279
3.3
Facility 3.3
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #99 / 279
Cascade Park Vista
RH
ADC
AL
IL
Tacoma (New Tacoma)
117
Facility 117
WA AVG 78
Rank #44 / 324
No
93
Facility 93
WA AVG 52
Rank #24 / 583
Studio / 1 Bed
94.0%
Facility 94.0%
WA AVG 74.7%
Rank #24 / 248
-8
3
Facility 3
WA AVG 8
Rank #204 / 282
50
Facility 50
WA AVG 31
Rank #226 / 279
6.3
Facility 6.3
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #226 / 279
eliseo
RH
AL
CCRC(
IL
MC
Tacoma (West End)
71
Facility 71
WA AVG 78
Rank #170 / 324
Yes
20
Facility 20
WA AVG 52
Rank #498 / 583
1 Bed / 2 Bed / Semi-Private Rooms
71.8%
Facility 71.8%
WA AVG 74.7%
Rank #157 / 248
-4
1
Facility 1
WA AVG 8
Rank #118 / 282
11
Facility 11
WA AVG 31
Rank #54 / 279
2.8
Facility 2.8
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #70 / 279
6th Avenue Senior Living
RH
ADC
AL
MC
Tacoma (North End)
107
Facility 107
WA AVG 78
Rank #64 / 324
No
89
Facility 89
WA AVG 52
Rank #41 / 583
Studio--4
2
Facility 2
WA AVG 8
Rank #163 / 282
9
Facility 9
WA AVG 31
Rank #42 / 279
2.3
Facility 2.3
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #49 / 279
Cogir at The Narrows
RH
AL
IL
MC
Tacoma (West End)
115
Facility 115
WA AVG 78
Rank #45 / 324
Yes
7
Facility 7
WA AVG 52
Rank #559 / 583
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-A+5
3
Facility 3
WA AVG 8
Rank #204 / 282
16
Facility 16
WA AVG 31
Rank #84 / 279
3.2
Facility 3.2
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #93 / 279
The Village Senior Living
RH
AL
IL
MC
RC
Tacoma (South Tacoma)
110
Facility 110
WA AVG 78
Rank #52 / 324
Yes
51
Facility 51
WA AVG 52
Rank #306 / 583
Suite--1
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 282
5
Facility 5
WA AVG 31
Rank #22 / 279
5.0
Facility 5.0
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #174 / 279

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every WA community we track that reports that metric, not just the 23 analyzed for Tacoma. See how we rank facilities

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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

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 Cascade Park Gardens

Serving older adults in Tacoma, Washington, Cascade Park Gardens is a 63-bed assisted living and memory care community on S Union Ave, just a short drive from St. The three-story residence offers both private and semi-private rooms for residents.

The community operates near full capacity, with 57 of its 63 beds occupied, reflecting an occupancy rate of 90%. The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 67. Some errands are within walking distance, while other trips are easier by car or public transportation. Residents also have access to transportation services, fitness, and recreation programs.

Cascade Park Gardens accepts Medicaid, giving eligible families a payment option for the assisted living and memory care services available at the community.

State inspections by Washington’s Department of Social and Health Services have generally found the community in compliance with licensing requirements. Reviews have also examined resident rights, discharge procedures, and the maintenance of life safety systems such as fire safety equipment. Families visiting the community should ask how these areas are managed daily.

Cascade Park Gardens offers a moderately sized community for families exploring assisted living and memory care in the Tacoma area. Its proximity to hospital services and public transportation makes it convenient for residents and visiting family members.

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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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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 Cascade Park Vista

Cascade Park Vista offers a unique living experience that’s comparable to a private community, but at a more affordable cost. They accept Medicaid insurance, making care services accessible and convenient for residents. With independent living, assisted living, and adult day health options available, seniors can choose the lifestyle that best suits their needs.

Residents can enjoy weekly housekeeping and linen services, as well as 6-7 day maintenance services for a comfortable and hassle-free living experience. They also have access to delicious and nutritious meals, overseen by a dietician to ensure a healthy diet. Cascade Park Vista even assists with scheduling doctor appointments and coordinating transportation. Nursing and caregiver services are also available, as well as therapy services for those in need. The community is also dedicated to keeping residents engaged and active with fun activities on the first and second floors at the Vista. Seniors can enjoy a fulfilling and social lifestyle while receiving top-quality care and services at the Vista.

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eliseo

1301 N Highlands Pkwy, Tacoma, WA 98406
Overview of Eliseo

Eliseo offers assisted living, Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC), 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 6th Avenue Senior Living

Create unforgettable moments in retirement at 6th Avenue Senior Living, a distinct community in Tacoma, WA, offering assisted living and memory care. Residents are guaranteed the utmost comfort with a kind and highly trained team attending to their needs 24/7. The community also helps with housekeeping and daily living activities, so residents can feel at ease during their stay.

Dedicated to enhancing residents’ living experiences, stimulating programs and enriching activities are conducted. Mealtimes foster comfort and satisfy dietary needs with delectable and well-balanced dining options. Therapy services are also provided to improve residents’ living experiences. With its wide range of services and top-notch amenities, residents can keep their peace of mind and live to their potential.

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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 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.

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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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