Cascade Park Gardens
Memory Care & Assisted Living · Olympia, WA

Cascade Park Gardens

Memory Care & Assisted Living · Olympia, WA
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Cascade Park Gardens accepts Medicaid.

Overview of Cascade Park Gardens

Located in Olympia, Washington State, Cascade Park Gardens is an assisted living community. With a deep commitment to enhancing the lives of residents, Cascade Park Gardens Memory Care provides dignified and compassionate care, engaging therapeutic activities, and skilled nursing services. Adhering to a person-centered care philosophy, the dedicated team of caregivers at Cascade Park Gardens focuses on each resident as unique, considering their interests, abilities, preferences, and needs.

Notably, Medicaid covers the comprehensive services, care, and support offered by Memory Care at Cascade Park Gardens. Through personalized care plans, residents are encouraged to reach their highest level of independence, fostering a comfortable life enriched with positive experiences and a profound sense of purpose.

Bed community size
85-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 67 / 100
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
67%
Lower than the Washington average: 72.5%
Occupied beds
57 / 85
Average residents per home in Washington 73 per day

License Details

Facility TypeBoarding Home
StatusOperating
ExpirationSeptember 30, 2026
CountyPierce
License Number2605

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

ContactWhitney McMullen

What does this home offer?

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Housing Options: Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms

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Building Type: 3-story

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Fitness and Recreation

Types of Care at Cascade Park Gardens

Assisted Living Memory Care

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Inspection History

In Washington, the Department of Social and Health Services, Residential Care Services conducts unannounced inspections and issues reports on the quality of care in all licensed settings.

Since 2022 · 4 years of data 8 deficiencies

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Washington state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2022 vs. Washington state average
Overall vs. WA average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 2 Better Metrics better than Washington average:
• Total deficiencies (74% below)
• Deficiencies per year (74% below)
Latest Inspection September 2, 2025 Life Safety

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

MetricThis FacilityWA Averagevs. WA Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 831 This facility has 74% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Washington assisted living residence (8 vs. WA avg 31).↓ 74% better
Deficiencies per year Info Average deficiencies per year since 2022. 27.8 This facility has 74% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Washington assisted living residence (2 vs. WA avg 7.8).↓ 74% better

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

The most recent inspection on September 2, 2025, identified deficiencies related to fire safety, including broken latches on fire doors and missing sprinkler system testing documentation. Earlier inspections showed a mixed pattern with some deficiencies in fire safety and resident care, such as issues with negotiated service agreements and failure to monitor residents’ food intake. Complaint investigations substantiated failures in resident monitoring, discharge procedures, and care conference communication, but most complaints were unsubstantiated. No fines, immediate jeopardy findings, or license actions were listed in the available reports. The facility has shown some improvement in licensing-related deficiencies over time, though fire safety issues persisted into the latest inspections.

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Financial Assistance for
Memory Care in Washington

Cascade Park Gardens is located in Tacoma, Washington.
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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).
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
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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

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Address 28.1 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Tacoma's city center to Cascade Park Gardens's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 2.56 miles to nearest hospital (St Joseph Medical Center)

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Cascade Park Gardens

What neighborhood is Cascade Park Gardens in?

Cascade Park Gardens is in the South Tacoma neighborhood of Tacoma.

Is Cascade Park Gardens in a walkable area?

Cascade Park Gardens has a walk score of 67. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the license number of Cascade Park Gardens?

According to WA state health department records, Cascade Park Gardens's license number is 2605.

When does Cascade Park Gardens's license expire?

According to WA state health department records, Cascade Park Gardens's license expires on September 30, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at Cascade Park Gardens?

Cascade Park Gardens's occupancy is 67%.

How many beds does Cascade Park Gardens have?

Cascade Park Gardens has 85 beds.

What county is Cascade Park Gardens located in?

Cascade Park Gardens is in Pierce County.

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