The 10 Best Independent Living Facilities in Pierce County, WA

"We love everything about GenCare LifeStyle at Point Ruston. The staff is fantastic. They look out for my mom. The facility is beautiful and they do an excellent job. They have good activities. They try their very best to keep their minds active and g..."

"My stepdad is in Cedar Ridge by Bonaventure. It's a very nice place and very well-taken care of. The staff is really good, they bend over backward for you. It's just a very nice facility. He's got a studio, it's got a good layout, and it has a small ..."

"My uncle has moved into Mill Ridge Village. The location and the staff are what made us choose this community. The staff members are super helpful, caring, and accommodating. My uncle's apartment is a small studio with lots of storage. The place is s..."

"Holiday South Hill was great. The cleanliness was good. The staff was extremely friendly, really nice, and very communicative. They followed up. They were able to negotiate on pricing, but my mom wasn't able to make a decision to move. If she would h..."

"We went to Silver Creek by Bonaventure. My mother has been there for two months now. It was great. I wouldn't put her in there if it weren't good. I think the food's fine, too. A lot of the elders are complaining a little bit about it, but it's good...."

"Life Manor Independent Living is a smaller community, so I think my mom and dad would appreciate that. It's a newer building, and it's very well-kept. The rooms are modern. The church right there is our church. My grandkids all go to school there, to..."

"We toured Bonaventure of Puyallup. It's a newer community. I like the design, the flow of it, and the fact that it is new. When we toured, they were doing different kinds of arts and crafts. They showed us the movie room where they do the movies twic..."

"I live in Julian Estates Gracious Retirement Living and I like the community. I like the fact that it's newer and well-kept up. The food is OK. Sometimes it's really good. There's pizza and spaghetti. They have something different going on every day...."

"I went to Brookdale Allenmore (South Union Avenue) and I'm moving there. I like the feel of the place. It was friendly, and they were generous enough to offer me lunch. I toured the apartments, and although they're small, I think I can make it work. ..."

Where the Living is Easy! At Stafford Suites in Sumner, we're all about creating an environment of independence and fun. Whether it's a quiet afternoon spent in your own private apartment or an exciting outing with your friends to a local concert or special event, every day is a new adventure. We surround our residents with all the comforts of home...and more! When you live at Stafford Suites, you're really living! Our Fireside Library and computer room is well stocked with books, movies and magazines, and is a great place to host your bridge or pinochle group or check your Facebook page. The Stafford Store is a convenient place to pick up items that you may run out of in between our weekly shopping excursions such as tissues, personal care items, cards, and gifts...not to mention our own Suite Java Espresso stand. Stafford's own Salon is available for your beauty and barber needs. Entertain friends and family in our mountain resort-style lobby. It's a great place to celebrate a birthday or anniversary. Stafford's second-floor Dining Room offers a splendid view of Mt. Rainier to enjoy along with our scrumptious menu items. A private dining room is also available for your family dinner or to show off your new home to a luncheon group of friends. Sumner is a great place to enjoy the outdoors. Residents often enjoy sitting on the front porch in one of our split log rockers with a glass of lemonade surveying the neighborhood goings on. Our patio with a gazebo and serenity garden affords a quiet space to relax and take in the fresh air. The residential neighborhood is a great area to take a stroll with many beautiful homes and gardens. The city of Sumner's Senior Center is located just across the street. Customized to meet your healthcare needs Our full-time Wellness Director will work with you and your healthcare provider to develop a plan tailored to meet any personal care needs you may have. Trained caregivers provide assistance with some of those tasks that can become difficult to manage on your own such as medication management, assistance with showers as well as dressing, grooming, and other areas. Medication Assistance Bathing and Dressing Assistance Toileting Assistance Oxygen Assistance Blood Glucose Testing Assistance Mobility and Transfer Assistance Our Wellness Director would be happy to discuss a program of personal care especially designed to work for your needs. We're proud of our food: Let's be frank. Great building, great staff, great service-that's what every family wants for their loved one. But what everyone wants to know is, "How's the food?" It's delicious. Picture a fine dining restaurant without navigating the parking lot or a cruise ship without the rocking back and forth. Three great meals every day, multiple entrees to choose from, and oh, those desserts! Plus, special brunches and buffets during holidays. For many of our residents, it's the best part of the day-and the biggest part of the evening's conversation! We're famous for our delicious homemade soups, choice of entrees, and fabulous desserts. But we also offer choices appropriate for diabetics and those who need to watch their salt intake. To learn more about this provider's license and review other available state reports, please visit: Washington State Department of Social and Health Services Long-Term Care Residential Options

Snuggled between Tacoma, Puyallup, Graham and Yelm; Aspire Care Adult Family Home is a non-medical Residential Care Facility with a capacity of six residents. licensed by the State of Washington. Our Services at Aspire Care Adult Family Home The facility is owned by a licensed registered nurse who is within reach either in the facility or by phone 24/7.?We recognize that each resident has individual needs. Our caregivers and support staff set an emphasis on relationships and communication. We are dedicated to delivering the best board and care facility in the neighborhood. Meal Preparation We encouraged our clients to participate in making the home's weekly menu 3 nutritious meals daily, plus snacks and beverages Monitoring of diet (If prescribed- i.e. low sugar, salt, etc.) Assistance with meals as needed. Housekeeping and Laundry Service Basic housekeeping Regular laundry service Furniture And Basic Supplies Included Bedroom furniture (bed, side table, chair, and dresser or closet) Living and social areas with TV Toiletries and hygiene supplies Medication Management Dispensing of medicines as per doctor's orders Medication inventories stored and locked Ordering prescriptions and refills Personal Care Escort to and from meals and activities as needed Assistance with grooming, bathing and dressing as needed Observe and report any changes in appetite or behavior Activities Creative celebrations for life, holidays, birthdays, and special events and occasions. We enjoy singing hymns, playing table and board games, bingo, cards, puzzles, crafts, reading, reminiscing. We also encourage our clients to take part in a range of motion exercises and movements to keep clients physically active. To learn more about this providers license and review other available state reports, please visit: Washington State Department of Social and Health Services Long-Term Care Residential Options

"We are residents of Affinity at Puyallup. It's well-maintained. I call it a cruise ship without the ship. They have a swimming pool and a movie theater. They have a library, a hobby room, and a room with a kitchen if you want to have your family ther..."

"I toured Merrill Gardens at Tacoma. They are very nice. The one main thing that was missing in a lot of them when I toured, and that goes for both Washington and California, is the unit for a laundry facility for a washer/dryer. Merrill Gardens did h..."

"I visited The Lodge at Mallard's Landing and saw their assisted living. It was a charming lodge and a beautiful and homey place. Their living room areas were nice, too. I only met one staff member and she was great and accommodating...."