Life Manor Independent Living (Parkside)

Life Manor Independent Living (Parkside)

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.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities. Rank #96 / 235Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis independent living community is ranked 96th out of 235 independent living communities we track in Washington for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Washington facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every independent living community we track in Washington that reports data for that category. Independent living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
63 / 100

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Pets Allowed

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Room Accommodations

Housing OptionsStudio / 1 Bed
Building Type2-story

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Minimum Age: 55 Years Old

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Address 2.7 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Tacoma's city center to Life Manor Independent Living (Parkside)'s address, calculated via Google Maps.

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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. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. 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.
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.
Weatherly Inn Tacoma
IL
AL
MC
RC
Tacoma (West End)
130
Facility 130
WA AVG 85
Rank #13 / 150
Yes
47
Facility 47
WA AVG 57
Rank #153 / 235
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
55.4%
Facility 55.4%
WA AVG 72%
Rank #99 / 119
A+6
3
Facility 3
WA AVG 8
Rank #109 / 144
18
Facility 18
WA AVG 31
Rank #59 / 142
3.0
Facility 3.0
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #74 / 142
Cogir at The Narrows
IL
AL
MC
Tacoma (West End)
115
Facility 115
WA AVG 85
Rank #30 / 150
Yes
7
Facility 7
WA AVG 57
Rank #231 / 235
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
WA AVG 72%
Rank #1 / 119
A+7
2
Facility 2
WA AVG 8
Rank #88 / 144
14
Facility 14
WA AVG 31
Rank #42 / 142
2.0
Facility 2.0
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #42 / 142
Franke Tobey Jones
IL
AL
CCRC
MC
NH
SNF
Tacoma (West End)
101
Facility 101
WA AVG 85
Rank #43 / 150
Yes
47
Facility 47
WA AVG 57
Rank #153 / 235
-
49.5%
Facility 49.5%
WA AVG 72%
Rank #106 / 119
A+7
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 144
3
Facility 3
WA AVG 31
Rank #11 / 142
0.4
Facility 0.4
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #9 / 142
Brookdale Allenmore
IL
AL
Tacoma (Central Tacoma)
80
Facility 80
WA AVG 85
Rank #74 / 150
Yes
64
Facility 64
WA AVG 57
Rank #93 / 235
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
67.5%
Facility 67.5%
WA AVG 72%
Rank #78 / 119
A+12
1
Facility 1
WA AVG 8
Rank #62 / 144
15
Facility 15
WA AVG 31
Rank #45 / 142
1.3
Facility 1.3
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #31 / 142
Life Manor Independent Living (Parkside)
IL
Tacoma (Central Tacoma)-Yes
63
Facility 63
WA AVG 57
Rank #96 / 235
Studio / 1 Bed------

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each independent living community is ranked against every other WA independent living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Financial Assistance for
Independent Living in Washington

Life Manor Independent Living (Parkside) is located in Tacoma, Washington State.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Washington State.

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Community Options Program Entry System (COPES)

WA Medicaid COPES

Age 65+ or disabled
General Washington resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
WA

High demand in urban areas (e.g., Seattle).

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care ($70/day) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.)

Washington Family Caregiver Support Program

WA NFCSP

Age Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia)
General Washington resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
WA

High urban demand; rural outreach.

Benefits
In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$70/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

Community First Choice (CFC)

Washington Community First Choice

Age 65+ (or disabled 18+)
General WA resident, Medicaid-eligible, need help with 2+ ADLs/IADLs.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month; QIT optional.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
WA

Broader than COPES; serves ~20,000; self-directed option.

Benefits
Personal care (4-6 hours/day) Respite (~240 hours/year) Assistive devices Training Transportation

Older Americans Act (OAA) Services

Washington OAA Services

Age 60+
General WA resident; no income/asset limits.
Income Limits (2025) None; donations encouraged.
Asset Limits Not assessed.
WA

13 AAAs; includes Meals on Wheels; rural focus.

Benefits
Meals (~$5-$7/meal) Transportation Homemaker services (~4 hours/week) Respite (~5 days/year) Legal aid

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Washington Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General WA resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
WA

Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Washington VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General WA resident, wartime service, ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth
WA

High veteran use; supports rural/urban needs.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs

Senior Citizens Property Tax Exemption

Washington Senior Property Tax Exemption

Age 61+ or disabled retiree
General WA resident, homeowner, income-based.
Income Limits (2025) ~$45,000-$70,000/year varies by county, e.g., King: $70,000
Asset Limits Not assessed; home value cap varies ~$250,000-$400,000
WA

Saves ~$500-$1,500/year; offered statewide.

Benefits
Tax exemption (~$500-$1,500/year depending on county)

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Washington SFMNP

Age 60+
General WA resident, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,322/month 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed.
WA

Vouchers (~$80/season); serves ~20,000 via AAAs.

Benefits
Vouchers (~$80/season) for produce at farmers’ markets

Frequently Asked Questions about Life Manor Independent Living (Parkside)

What neighborhood is Life Manor Independent Living (Parkside) in?

Life Manor Independent Living (Parkside) is in the Central Tacoma neighborhood of Tacoma.

Is Life Manor Independent Living (Parkside) in a walkable area?

Life Manor Independent Living (Parkside) has a walk score of 63. Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

Are pets allowed at Life Manor Independent Living (Parkside)?

Yes, Life Manor Independent Living (Parkside) allows residents to bring their pets.

Are there photos of Life Manor Independent Living (Parkside)?

Yes — there are 5 photos of Life Manor Independent Living (Parkside) in the photo gallery on this page.

What levels of care does Life Manor Independent Living (Parkside) provide?

Life Manor Independent Living (Parkside) offers Independent Living.

What is the address of Life Manor Independent Living (Parkside)?

Life Manor Independent Living (Parkside) is located at 1601 S Union Ave, Tacoma, WA 98405.

What is the phone number of Life Manor Independent Living (Parkside)?

(253) 779-3800 will put you in contact with the team at Life Manor Independent Living (Parkside).

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