Solstice Senior Living at Point Defiance

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.

Walk Score
Walk Score: 46 / 100 Rank #362 / 626Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 362nd out of 626 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Washington that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

Awards

2024 Caring Super Star award

Amenities & Lifestyle

Activities
Specific ProgramsPersonal Care Professionals, Veterans Program

Pricing & Financial Information

Suite$2,780 per month
1BR$3,446 per month
2BR$5,044 per month
Cottage$4,253 per month

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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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Fitness and Recreation

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

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
1 Bedroom
Solstice Senior Living at Point Defiance, independent living in Tacoma, WA — Floor plan layout of a senior living apartment
2 bedroom
Solstice Senior Living at Point Defiance, independent living in Tacoma, WA — Floor plan of a senior living residence with garage
cottage

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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 to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

The Village Senior Living
IL
AL
MC
RC
Tacoma (South Tacoma)
110
Facility 110
WA AVG 81
Rank #66 / 355
Yes
51
Facility 51
WA AVG 51
Rank #320 / 626
Suite--1
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 282
5
Facility 5
WA AVG 31
Rank #22 / 278
5.0
Facility 5.0
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #176 / 278
Franke Tobey Jones
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Tacoma (West End)
101
Facility 101
WA AVG 81
Rank #88 / 355
Yes
47
Facility 47
WA AVG 51
Rank #354 / 626
- 49.5% A+5
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 282
16
Facility 16
WA AVG 31
Rank #84 / 278
3.2
Facility 3.2
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #94 / 278
GenCare Lifestyle Tacoma at Point Ruston
IL
AL
MC
RC
Tacoma (West End)
85
Facility 85
WA AVG 81
Rank #141 / 355
Yes
65
Facility 65
WA AVG 51
Rank #189 / 626
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed 98.8% -2
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 282
4
Facility 4
WA AVG 31
Rank #18 / 278
2.0
Facility 2.0
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #40 / 278
eliseo
IL
AL
MC
Tacoma (West End)
71
Facility 71
WA AVG 81
Rank #195 / 355
Yes
20
Facility 20
WA AVG 51
Rank #526 / 626
1 Bed / 2 Bed / Semi-Private Rooms 71.8% -4
1
Facility 1
WA AVG 8
Rank #118 / 282
11
Facility 11
WA AVG 31
Rank #54 / 278
2.8
Facility 2.8
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #70 / 278
Solstice Senior Living at Point Defiance
IL
Tacoma (West End)-Yes
46
Facility 46
WA AVG 51
Rank #362 / 626
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed------

Financial Assistance for
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).

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).
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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.
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
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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.

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

Solstice Senior Living at Point Defiance has a walk score of 46. Somewhat walkable. 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.

Are there photos of Solstice Senior Living at Point Defiance?

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What is the address of Solstice Senior Living at Point Defiance?

Solstice Senior Living at Point Defiance is located at 6414 N Park Way, Tacoma, WA 98407.

What is the phone number of Solstice Senior Living at Point Defiance?

(253) 759-8908 will put you in contact with the team at Solstice Senior Living at Point Defiance.

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