A port city located on Puget Sound, Tacoma is Washington’s third-largest urban center with over 198,000 residents, 13% of whom are over the age of 65. Named in honor of the original title given nearby Mount Rainier, Tacoma is considered a hub of culture and the arts thanks to its museum district and many galleries featuring the city’s famous glass artwork. Retirees enjoy exploring the city’s waterfront that bustles with shops, restaurants and boutiques. Nature-loving seniors can explore farther afield with a boating or kayaking expedition. Tacoma also features a variety of parks, gardens, golf courses and a botanical conservatory. For mature residents, Tacoma has several senior centers that offer activities, classes and opportunities to make new friends.
To help seniors discover the most senior-friendly locations around the country, Caring.com conducted a new study, “The Best and Worst Places for Senior Living.” The Caring Senior Living Report analyzes and ranks 300 cities and 50 states on the quality of senior living in that area. The cities were graded using 46 metrics across five categories: Health Care, Senior Living & Housing, Affordability, Quality of life, and Transportation.
CARING STARS WINNER
8201 6th Ave., Tacoma, WA 98406
4.8
(30 reviews)
"I visited Cogir at the Narrows and toured their assisted living. It felt new and had great sitting and dining areas. I heard the food is good too. It's a nice place. I only met one staff member and she was great...."
$3,195
CARING STARS WINNER
6414 N Park Way, Tacoma, WA 98407
4.5
(35 reviews)
"I loved Solstice Senior Living at Point Defiance. Ten being the highest, I'll give them a ten. I like the cottages offered. I also looked at the main building, where they have a room big enough for me and my dog. It's the same building where the dini..."
$2,461
4970 Main Street, Tacoma, WA 98407
4.5
(15 reviews)
"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..."
$2,000
1609 South Union Ave., Tacoma, WA 98405
4.2
(23 reviews)
"I toured Life Manor Independent Living. I like the surrounding area outside of the building. There was a sitting area and a park area where you could walk your dog, so the surrounding environment was pleasing. I'm moving from a three-bedroom home. It..."
$1,500
3615 South 23rd Street, Tacoma, WA 98405
4.3
(14 reviews)
"I went to Brookdale Allenmore (23rd Street). The people that I met with were great. The facility is fantastic. It is a little more expensive. The other place was $1,000 cheaper. I am looking specifically for studios. The reason why I am looking at on..."
$6,065
2010 South Union Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98405
4.1
(18 reviews)
"I toured Brookdale Allenmore. They were very informative and willing to show me around and let me see things. The staff was nice. They made sure I was comfortable. I had lunch with them, and it was just a pleasant visit. The food was good. The facili..."
$2,725
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101 E 26th St, Tacoma, WA 98421
4.4
(7 reviews)
"Right now Home Instead provides my mother with assistance with her daily meds. The case managers are very easy to talk with, and very responsive. I have met the caring caregivers. Overall, I am very happy with Home Instead...."
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CARING STARS WINNER
6856 E. Portland Ave., Tacoma, WA 98404
4.5
(5 reviews)
"I toured Spring Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care. It was a very clean facility and it was nice. It was very well managed. The residents seem to be very well cared for. The staff was very attentive. They had a library. They had a recreational roo..."
$4,520
1601 South Union Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98405
5.0
(1 reviews)
"I love living here! The staff as well as the residents are all very nice! There is free storage as well as cable and phone. The one bedroom apartments are spacious and I love the fact that the laundry is open 24/7! I never felt so secure as I do now!..."
$995
1124 N Jackson Ave., Tacoma, WA 98406
Bay Bridge Care Home is a privately owned family home overlooking the Puget Sound and both the new and old Narrows Bridges throughout the living and dining rooms. Our home is limited to six residents to ensure personalized quality care. We are dedicated to providing you compassionate assisted living in secure and inviting residential settings. Your independence and sense of self is enhanced with our supportive environment. Live worry-free and secure knowing we are always here for you. Our professionally trained staff are ready to help you when needed 24hrs a day. Services include: Fully trained Caregivers 24 hours Everyday A.D.L. Assistance Bathing/Toileting Assistance Medication Assistance Health & Welfare Monitoring Comprehensive Assessments Housekeeping & Laundry Long Term/Short Term Care Personalized Health Care 3 Home Cooked Meals Daily Visitor AccommodationsTo 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
$5,500
18523 38th Ave. E, Tacoma, WA 98446
Vistra Care Adult Family Home LLC began operations way back in August 2019 where residents around and beyond Tacoma, Washington, gained access to a promising adult family home center that places their welfare on a pedestal. With our continuous efforts to improve the niched service we fulfill, we were able to geographically expand our reach by installing a new residential center in Puyallup, Washington. Last March 2022, Vistra Care AFH2 finally came into the picture and is now helping us welcome new occupants. With our team of caregivers and nursing professionals, we promise to provide people over 50 with a shelter that emphasizes their safety, amusement, and overall well-being. We also warmly welcome people diagnosed with Dementia, Alzheimers, or other mental illnesses. Well help you find a family in the presence of our team and your other housemates. Sharing a home with other people doesnt equate to losing your individuality. At Vistra Care Adult Family Home LLC, we listen to your specific needs and requests and attend to them to the best of our abilities. Together with our professional care team, youll experience contentment and exuberance in your stay at our humble adult family home. While you reside with us, we carry the responsibility of rendering support and supervision while upholding your dignity, independence, and privacy. Allow us to provide you with a better outlook in life by providing you services that involve:24/7 care, Nursing Care, Personal Care and Recreational Activities.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
$7,500
1201 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98402
We are a home care company providing excellent companion care and personal care services. We service all of Pierce County. We also provide transportation services.
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1401 S. Union Ave, Tacoma, WA 98405
4.7
(167 reviews)
"She does my laundry - that's the main thing. They are very efficient and are always here on the day they say they'll be here. ..."
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6430 Tacoma Mall Blvd , Tacoma, WA 98409
4.5
(33 reviews)
"It takes a lot of stress off of me. I'm an only child. I don't have to worry about my father as much. His caregiver is very good. She lets me know right away if something is going on with him...."
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CARING STARS WINNER
7290 Rosemount Circle, Tacoma, WA 98465
4.5
(22 reviews)
"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..."
$2,600
702-704, Broadway Suite 207 , Tacoma, WA 98402
4.5
(13 reviews)
"She helped the most by teaching me how to change him, care for him, and change the bed with him in it. I like the gal we had very much...."
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5340 North Bristol Street, Tacoma, WA 98407
4.5
(10 reviews)
"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 ..."
$2,730
3518 6th Avenue, Suite 300, Tacoma, WA 98406
4.2
(17 reviews)
"They have kept me informed on things that are happening and need to be updated. I like that after just one phone call I basically had the agreement set up and knew what I was getting into. ..."
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4707 South Orchard St., Tacoma, WA 98466
4.0
(20 reviews)
"I like all the amenities that they have that are taken care of by the community fund. I like that after two years Medicaid can start. They have a one-bedroom and a studio. They are nice rooms. They supply appliances, except for a stove. You have to p..."
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11519 24th Avenue E, Tacoma, WA 98445
4.8
(5 reviews)
"Pioneer Place of Tacoma is very clean, and the staff is very nice and caring. They take very good care of my grandmother, who is pleased to be there. They have bingo, singing, and different activities every day, and she enjoys them all. The dining ar..."
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