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Solstice Senior Living at Point Defiance
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Solstice Senior Living at Point Defiance

6414 N Park Way, Tacoma, WA 98407 View map
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Overview of Solstice Senior Living at Point Defiance

Nestled in the charming and culturally vibrant city of Tacoma, Washington, Solstice Senior Living at Point Defiance is an extraordinary retirement community offering Independent Living. The community offers various apartments, including a studio, 1 and 2-bedroom apartments, and a cottage, all designed for comfort. To ensure residents stay in the community even as their care needs evolve, Solstice collaborates with home-duty, personal care experts, and home-care agencies to offer assistance with everyday activities to those in need of extra care.

Solstice Senior Living at Point Defiance aims to support its residents’ dynamic and independent lifestyles, offering a wide range of amenities, including restaurant-style dining, an extensive schedule of stimulating events, and innovative programs like Vibrant Life® and Path to Wellness. Other amenities include a salon, media rooms, a fitness center, and a game room. The community’s supportive environment allows residents to enjoy retirement on their terms, free from the burdens of home ownership while receiving personalized care as needed.

Facility Direct Line (253) 759-8908
By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #157 / 235Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis independent living community is ranked 157th 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.
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Pricing & Financial Information

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$2,780/Month

Awards

2024 Caring Super Star award

Amenities & Lifestyle

Activities
Specific ProgramsPersonal Care Professionals, Veterans Program

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What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Room Sizes: 431 / 599 / 1,059 / 900-1,388 sq. ft

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: 3-story

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Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Solstice Senior Living at Point Defiance

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Solstice Senior Living at Point Defiance, independent living in Tacoma, WA — 3D floor plan of a senior living apartment
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Solstice Senior Living at Point Defiance, independent living in Tacoma, WA — Floor plan of a two-bedroom senior living apartment
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Solstice Senior Living at Point Defiance, independent living in Tacoma, WA — Floor plan layout of a senior living apartment
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Solstice Senior Living at Point Defiance, independent living in Tacoma, WA — Floor plan of a senior living residence with garage
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Address 5.8 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Tacoma's city center to Solstice Senior Living at Point Defiance's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 4.32 miles to nearest hospital (MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital)

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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.
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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
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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
Solstice Senior Living at Point Defiance
IL
Tacoma (West End)-Yes
46
Facility 46
WA AVG 57
Rank #157 / 235
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Independent Living in Washington

Solstice Senior Living at Point Defiance is located in Tacoma, 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).
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High demand in urban areas (e.g., Seattle).

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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.
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High urban demand; rural outreach.

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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).
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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.
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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).
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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
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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
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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 Solstice Senior Living at Point Defiance

What neighborhood is Solstice Senior Living at Point Defiance in?

Solstice Senior Living at Point Defiance is in the West End neighborhood of Tacoma.

Is Solstice Senior Living at Point Defiance in a walkable area?

Solstice Senior Living at Point Defiance has a walk score of 46. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Does Solstice Senior Living at Point Defiance have different floorplan options?

Yes — see the floorplan options available at Solstice Senior Living at Point Defiance on this page.

Are pets allowed at Solstice Senior Living at Point Defiance?

Yes, Solstice Senior Living at Point Defiance allows residents to bring their pets.

How much does Solstice Senior Living at Point Defiance cost per month?

Pricing at Solstice Senior Living at Point Defiance starts at $2,780 per month, with rates varying by floorplan and additional care needs.

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What levels of care does Solstice Senior Living at Point Defiance provide?

Solstice Senior Living at Point Defiance offers Independent Living.

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