Nursing Home Communities in Federal Way, WA

"We have been residents of Judson Park for six months now. We are independent living, but it has continuing care through the end of life. It's wonderful. It feels like home. Even though we have only been here for a short time, we have met and enjoyed a lot of different people and different activities. We love our apartment. Our apartment is bigger than our house in Arizona. It's only a one-bedroom, but it doesn't matter. We love it there. The activities are great. There is lots to do. They're so accommodating. If you need something, you can get it. It's an amazing place. They have many physical exercise programs. They have lots and lots of different card groups. I belong to a needlecraft group where we knit and crochet. They're remodeling an area for that sort of stuff right now to accommodate more things. They have a beautiful library. We do trips on the bus that they have. They have transportation to dental or doctor appointments. There is a woodshop. There are garden beds that you can use to plant flowers or vegetables. There are lots of spiritual activities that you can participate in if you want, but there is no pressure to do so at all. They have shopping trips and happy hours once a week for the whole community. There are lots of entertainers that come and perform for us. The staff members are fabulous. The meals are wonderful. We feel pampered every day. There are lots of choices. We have specialty meals. Once a month, they have a buffet of some kind, and usually there is a theme to it, like Mexican Night, Irish Night, or whatever. They also go all out on decorations. They make it fun and very enjoyable. The food is beyond compare; it is like going out to dinner every night at a special restaurant. We celebrated their 60th anniversary here not too long ago. They've added two full wings and a skilled nursing center as well. They keep it up very nicely. It's beautifully landscaped, and it's always clean, and they're always refreshing areas. If somebody moves out of an apartment, they would completely redo it."

"I thought my son had good care at North Auburn, and I don't have complaints with the staff. They were very good and very friendly to him. The food was good and had a nice variety with a choice of three juices, hot chocolate, or coffee while waiting for the meals. He was in a shared room that they did a good job keeping it and the room him clean."

"The place my sister is at is the Regency Auburn. It is pretty much like most nursing homes. She is in a double room, and it is pleasant. It has a window, small with 2 people in it, and it has a couple of generous closets and a shared bathroom -- very basic and very plain. She has just been there for 1 day. The staff is friendly, but there are too many patients for the amount of staff. The food is regular nursing home fare. I’ve been to there to see my sister once when she was eating lunch, and I think she thought that her lunch was OK. They need more staff to care for the patients. Also, my sister needed a special bed, and that wasn’t provided adequately, so I think they need to provide better equipment. "

"Great community. Went to Judson Park in the past and this place is far better. "

"Wesley has a full range of care that meets our needs, and they did a good job in matching us with the correct people. "

"staff were great. food was good. great team workers."

"The physical appearance of Wesley Lea Hill in Auburn is very good. The grounds are 19 acres, this is one of the largest I've seen or heard about, and it's very impressive. Their plan was a very good layout, and they have all the comforts and amenities you want. The staffs who gave the tour are very courteous and tried to answer our questions. They're very nice. They do activities and they discussed that. They have a large variety of activities and hobbies, Bible studies, the opportunity to pursue whatever hobby you like. They also have shopping trips and so on. I like the rooms very well, they're spacious and very well appointed, they're in very good shape."

"My friend is in Avamere at Pacific Ridge under palliative care. They're keeping her drugged, so that she's not uncomfortable. That's probably the best thing about it. The facility is not as clean as I would like. She does not have a private room, and she doesn't have a TV nor a radio. She's bedridden, and she's not really lucid. They just bring the food to her, and she hates it because she doesn't have a choice."

"I am currently staying at Franke Tobey Jones Retirement Estates and it is a fabulous place. It is a continuous care community on a very large piece of property that's beautiful with independent duplexes and nice apartments for independent living, so you buy into it. They have 21 duplexes. I'm in one of the 2-bedroom duplexes with a kitchen, a garage, and a back porch. All my maintenance is taken care of. The gardens are taken care of. To get a duplex and live here, I had to put down $150,000, which I could get back partially if I left within five years, and then every month I pay rent. The meals in the duplexes are not included, but you can add that service just like you can have housekeeping service if you want, instead of doing it yourself. They are like senior universities. They offer lots and lots of things to do both on campus and off campus, and via the Internet. They also have a gym, exercise classes daily, art classes, woodworking shops, and movies. You just call maintenance and they come over, and you can call security if you have any concerns. I could not be happier and safer."

"The Facility is very clean and newly updated. About two years ago I was working for a construction company and we did a full renovation on the whole building. I painted all the bed rooms and updated them so they are more convenient and easier on the eyes they are very soothing colors which relaxes you and makes you feel more comfortable. While I was there I met many of the nurses, doctors and other staff. Every one was very friendly and took very good care of the patients. I have been in a couple other facilities and I dont think they were as nice as this one. Cedar park is located along a main bus route and has very easy free way access so it is very easy to get to and very easy to visit even if you dont have a car. I would recommend this place to any of my friends for their parents and I would even consider bringing my parents here in the future if needed. "

"We moved my mother to this facility after she was diagnosed with advanced pancreatic cancer only 4 days before. Every one of her caregivers from the RN's to housekeeping were very helpful, informative, and attentive to my mom's every need as well as ours. Over all her treatment was stellar. The caring atmosphere was genuine. The staff were so helpful and empathetic to our situation. Even though her stay was short, every aspect of my mothers care was treated with dignity and respect. I would most certainly recommend Linden Grove to anyone who desires personalized compassionate care. "

"My husband spent 21 days in Talbot Rehab. Now, he is much better. The food was fine, it was clean, it did not have a bad odor -- some of the patients maybe that had problems -- but it was nice, and I think they did a good job. I did have trouble with the social worker not communicating with me much, but maybe that was just their way of handling it. They seem to work behind the scenes and didn't have to work with me I guess. They had a big meeting, given him tests and everything, andtold him what is what, and he has been following all the medications, so he is better. Nice rooms with a view from the floor of trees and plants, and that was nice. They had activities, and the rehab itself seemed very beneficial. They had some games and crossword puzzles, which my husband participated in. I ate lunches and dinners with him many days, and the food was good. Sometimes the help was a little strange, but I think they have a hard time finding people who want to work in places where everyone is so debilitated, but all in all it was good. It was just that the people who were serving the meals maybe were a little fresh off the boat, so they didn't understand what we were talking about. But then, when their supervisor would come along, she was great. She was always there, so you could just go to her if you are having a problem. She was part of the servers, but she was definitely in charge of everything. They had their rules, and they made people stick to them, which were good, otherwise we would kind of upset the routine. They had table heights for people with wheelchair, so that they are up closer, and you have to allow the people who need those to sit there. I thought it was very well-run. Security seemed fine, but they could be a little more. They had a patio that had a gate, a fence, and everything, but the people could have easily gotten away, so people who cannot be trusted not to wander would not do as well there. I was most impressed by the friendliness of the nurses who were actually providing care and dispensing the medications. They were very nice and easy to get along with. I liked it, and I liked the location. It was kitty-corner from the hospital, so if anybody needed 911, they would be able to take them there quickly. It used to get a bad grade, but I think they've solved the problems because the food was good, it was clean and not depressing, and it was nice. "

"My mom fell, broke her hip, and went to rehab at Heartwood. It was clean and had friendly, professional staff. My mom never had any complaints about it. She is very picky, but most of the time the food was good. There were always three or four choices for the main entrée, like at dinnertime, you could have a salad or vegetable or both, so there were choices. I wouldn’t mind being there myself when the time came. The staff might have been overworked or something because we'd ask for help and it might take them awhile to get there. But on average, they’d be there in a couple of minutes. "

Eliseo, located in Tacoma, WA, is a senior living provider that offers a wide range of care types including Independent Living, Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing Care, Short-term Rehabilitation Care, Memory Care, and Continuing Care Retirement Community options. This variety ensures that residents can find the level of care that best suits their needs, all within one community. The living options at Eliseo include apartments and independent living villas, which come with a variety of room amenities such as kitchens, living rooms, dining areas, and dens or studies in the unit, providing a comfortable and home-like environment for its residents.The amenities at Eliseo are designed to cater to the needs and interests of its residents, promoting an active and engaged lifestyle. The community offers on-site parking, outdoor common areas, a garden, and a swimming pool for relaxation and leisure. For social and recreational activities, there are organized activities and programs, communal dining, shared common areas, a hot tub spa, social activities and events, entertainment programs, facilitated field trips and outings, salon services, spiritual programs, and fitness and wellness facilities and equipment. These amenities ensure that residents have plenty of opportunities to engage with their community, pursue their hobbies, and maintain their physical and spiritual well-being.In terms of services, Eliseo provides medication management, general transportation services, nurses on staff, physical and occupational therapy and rehabilitation, a chef on staff, and more. These services are designed to support the health and daily living needs of residents, ensuring they receive the care and assistance they require. With a focus on both the physical and social aspects of senior living, Eliseo aims to offer a comprehensive and enriching experience for its residents, making it a notable option for senior care in Tacoma, WA.