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Weatherly Inn Tacoma

Luxury Senior Living in Tacoma

Luxury Senior Living in Tacoma

6016 N Highlands Pkwy, Tacoma, WA 98406 View map

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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.

(253) 752-8550

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 140

140-bed community

A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

26 years in operation

A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.

Walk Score: 47 / 100

Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)

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About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

51%

In line with Washington average

Occupied beds

72 / 140

Average residents 73 per day

Facility TypeBoarding Home

StatusOperating

ExpirationJuly 31, 2026

CountyPierce

License Number1577

Profit Statusfor-profit

Staffing

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

ContactAndrea Peterson

Alzheimer's Certification

Fax(253) 752-2206

What does this home offer?

Room Sizes: 457 / 636 / 940 sq. ft

Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

Building Type: 3-story

Transportation Services

Fitness and Recreation

Types of Care at Weatherly Inn Tacoma

Assisted Living

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Washington average: 8 complaint visits

Washington average: 9 inspections

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Latest inspection

Date September 5, 2025

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20 deficiencies

Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

Washington average: 31 deficiencies

Inspection Report Summary for Weatherly Inn Tacoma

The most recent inspection on September 5, 2025, found no deficiencies and confirmed that previously cited issues with tuberculosis screening of staff were corrected. Earlier inspections showed repeated deficiencies related to tuberculosis screening, including a $400 civil fine for failure to screen staff within three days of employment. Prior reports also noted multiple fire safety violations such as inadequate sprinkler system maintenance, missing inspections, blocked fire alarm pull stations, and issues with fire-resistant construction, as well as substantiated complaint investigations involving infection control failures and resident monitoring. Complaint investigations were mostly substantiated, including a case involving a resident found deceased due to monitoring lapses and another related to infection control practices. The facility’s recent correction of tuberculosis screening deficiencies suggests some improvement, though fire safety and resident care issues appeared repeatedly in prior inspections.

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Weatherly Inn Tacoma

Type of care: LSL

Community: Tacoma (West End)

Bed Count: 140

Pets Allowed: No

Bed Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

GenCare Lifestyle Tacoma at Point Ruston

Type of care: LSL

Community: Tacoma (West End)

Bed Count: 85

Pets Allowed: Yes

Bed Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

Brookdale Allenmore

Type of care: LSL

Community: Tacoma (Central Tacoma)

Bed Count: 80

Pets Allowed: Yes

Bed Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

Merrill Gardens at Wright Park

Type of care: LSL

Community: Tacoma (Stadium District)

Bed Count: 60

Pets Allowed: Yes

Bed Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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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).

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.

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).

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.

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).

Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Benefits

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

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Washington LIHEAP

Age 60+ prioritized

General WA resident, low-income household.

Income Limits (2025) ~$3,970/month 185% FPL

Asset Limits Not assessed.

Covers gas, electric, wood; emergency aid available.

Benefits

Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season) Crisis aid ($500 max)

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Washington SCSEP

Age 55+

General unemployed, low-income, WA resident.

Income Limits (2025) ~$1,983/month 125% FPL

Asset Limits Not specified.

Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.

Benefits

Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour) Job placement

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

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

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.

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

Benefits

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

4.3 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Tacoma's city center to Weatherly Inn Tacoma's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 3 miles to nearest hospital (MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital)

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Weatherly Inn Tacoma

Luxury Senior Living in Tacoma

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Overview of Weatherly Inn Tacoma

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

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Inspection History

6 visits/inspections Inspections are mandatory, regular evaluations conducted by state health departments or regulatory agencies. They ensure the community provides safe, compliant care, covering areas like resident health, staff and management.

Latest inspection

20 deficiencies

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Financial Assistance for Luxury Senior Living in Washington

Community Options Program Entry System (COPES)

Washington Family Caregiver Support Program

Community First Choice (CFC)

Older Americans Act (OAA) Services

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

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

Senior Citizens Property Tax Exemption

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

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