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.