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Gibson Gardens

5001 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98408

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4.37

(16 reviews)

Offers Independent Living
Top rated on Caring.com

2022

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Reviews of Gibson Gardens in Tacoma, Washington

4.37

(16 reviews)

  • Facility

    4.5

  • Staff

    4.8

  • Food

    4.5

  • Activities

    5.0

  • Value

    5.0

Top rated on Caring.com

2022

Erika

3

February 27, 2024

I visited this facility

I toured Gibson Gardens. It smelled bad. It was not as nice as the other places I went to. It was kind of shabby. The staff was very informative. They need a better lobby, and attention to other residents.

Suzy

4

July 2, 2023

I visited this facility

Gibson Gardens is right across from the school, so that wasn't ideal because we were just getting there when school was getting out, so it was a little bit intense. On the other side, it had a lovely neighborhood and it's a gated community. It had beautiful gardens. The layout was nice. It's kind of a U-shape and had flowers everywhere. They had very well-kept gardens. We loved the interior design. They were very organized for that tour. The gal took us around to a lot of the spaces and that's why I'm kind of leaning towards that one because I just really liked it a lot. I love the hallways and the way they were decorated. The apartments were smaller, but they had a nice outdoor space, a nice balcony, and good-sized kitchens with all the amenities. We met with some of the residents who all seemed very happy there, drinking their coffee. They had nice community rooms. They had really good amenities like the shuttle that takes you to the shopping and things like that. They were close to all the services that my mother would need, like the hospitals and shopping. They had a plan that you could pay extra for the meals. They basically buy a meal ticket of five meals and then you could get them every night or you could get them now and then. I liked that because it was not in the rent, so you had the choice. They had a beautiful dining room with a solarium. For an active senior, it's an ideal place. It seemed like a pretty safe neighborhood. Access was nice, but it is in the busier part of Tacoma, so for some people, it might be too much, like with the school traffic and all of that. The parking was good. It was a nice complex. I liked that it was gated. It felt safe and very well taken care of by the groundskeepers.

Reviewer#JM061723a

5

June 22, 2023

I visited this facility

I had an in-person tour of Gibson Gardens. I liked the property. The property was really clean. The staff was able to show me the one-bedroom apartments that they had. I was impressed that there was a fireplace. It was just a really clean unit. I liked the covered space they had in the kitchen. They have a stove, a refrigerator, and a dishwasher. The staff member was informative and encouraging. She knew her options well.

ReviewerFC060923B

5

June 11, 2023

I visited this facility

I have toured Gibson Gardens. It's a nice place. I liked them. It's perfect for somebody that would like to buy some meals occasionally but also could cook themselves. It's just very friendly, clean, safe, and secure. You don't have to worry about people getting in off the street or anything like that. They had small apartments. They have a bus that goes and does all kinds of stuff. The staff was nice.

Leonard

4

May 23, 2023

I visited this facility

I toured Gibson Gardens. It was very nice. Food-wise, they have a complimentary continental breakfast and then an evening meal for $15 a meal, which is quite reasonable. I thought each room was very spacious. They did not have studios, but they have one-bedrooms and two-bedrooms. Each two-bedroom has a bath and a half, and one bathroom is ADA-compliant. In the single bedroom, the bath is what they call a half bath, a step-in bath, like a cut-out bath. Every room has its own screened-in balcony and every apartment has a fireplace. Beautifully appointed. Gibson Gardens is very friendly and very accomplished. Lots of people were on maintenance everywhere, and when I was at other locations, I could not find a single person anywhere. So it's rather interesting that way but it was great. The downside was that you had to pay for your own electricity, and they did not have air conditioning. The outdoors is magnificent. It's like, I told my daughters, that would be a great place to go have a picnic in the front yard. It's beautifully landscaped, gorgeously kind of private. But because the building is built in a U-shape, like a horseshoe, and so it was really beautiful that way. The building's layout was kind of on a hill. So the hallway, every so often you really have a slope going up, and then you go around the corner, and then the other side of the building slopes down. The hallways are quite wide, very spacious, and very, very clean. The only thing I have against Gibson Gardens is the price. They're just too high and all the nickel and dime things that you have thrown in. The staff was very friendly, and very accommodating as long as they thought they could get you hooked in. Once they figured out that you were not going to be there, they became very cold, like, we don't have time for this. And she then freely admitted to me at one point that if they get frustrated, they get Nerf guns and shoot other staff members. I thought that's interesting for them to say that.

Provider Response

Leonard, Thank you for your review! We’re glad you were impressed with our community. Our staff work hard to maintain an impeccable home for our residents, and we will be sure to let them know that their efforts are appreciated. I’m so sorry to hear that you felt rushed at the end of your tour. We strive to provide all of our prospects with a complete and thorough tour, answering any questions you may have. We understand that choosing the right senior community is extremely important, so it is our policy to never pressure our prospects into making a decision on the spot. We truly enjoyed touring you, and wish you the best of luck in finding your next home!

ReviewerFC123021B

3

January 4, 2022

I visited this facility

My tour of Gibson Gardens was good. It was only four stories high; personally, I didn't like that. The unit that I saw was nice. It just seemed kind of impersonal. It was the actual physical structure of the place that didn't appeal to me. What I liked about it was it was close to a high school where they said people walk on the grounds. I wanted something where I could get out, walk, and be outside. I didn't see that many opportunities in that particular place. It was a nice neighborhood up the hill because I drove round, and it would have been an OK neighborhood to walk around. There was a senior center about a block away. I had visited there a few years ago for a gathering for seniors. It was nice it was there. The unit that the staff showed me was big, and I liked it. I thought it was spacious. I liked that the balcony had a screen around it. If I did bring my cats, there would be no chance of them falling off the balcony or anything. The courtyard was beautiful. It was really nicely put together. The staff was OK, but they didn't have masks on. It was definitely a turnoff for me. There were other people in there who were older, and they were obviously vulnerable to Covid. I felt like that was not a good thing. They seemed friendly.

Provider Response

Thank you for touring Gibson Gardens and for you thorough review. We certainly appreciate the feedback and wish you all the best in finding your new home.

Carol

4

October 7, 2021

I visited this facility

Gibson Gardens was a very clean place. I was very impressed with the wide hallways, very pleasant décor, and the colors they used for the paint. The apartment itself was being redone and we just looked at one that had just been completed, and I thought the interior was very nicely done. They had put some very good choices in it, like the two-bedroom has one to three quarters bath (so there was a tub in one bathroom and a shower in another). I definitely felt it was a place that I could be very comfortable with at a very reasonable price. Bridgette was very, very helpful too. They had very nice managers and very pleasant women. I was happy with it. The chef was very friendly and a very, very nice gentleman. It's an extra charge per month if you want to have all of your dinners there, which I thought was extremely reasonable. I looked at their menus and the food looked extremely good. The kitchens that I saw in a couple of units looked very ample for a single person. I was pleased with the size of the appliances. They have a washer and dryer in the unit (which I thought was great) and a reasonable amount of cupboard space. I was pleased with what I saw in the two-bedroom unit.

Sharon

3

August 13, 2021

I visited this facility

I didn't think that the apartments at Gibson Gardens were too bad. I liked the idea that there was a balcony that we could go outside and sit on. My husband said there was too much walking and he didn't like the one they showed us which was an end unit. That has some pluses to it, but we were going to be on the first floor, which was good. I like the amenities that they had in the apartment. I think there was a dishwasher, washer, and dryer, and everything was right in the apartment which I liked. The staff who gave the tour was very nice.

Patrick

5

July 25, 2021

I visited this facility

I went to see a place called Gibson Gardens in Tacoma. It's an independent living, and I could afford the rent there. They want four times the amount of the rent to get in, which I cannot qualify for. It looked like a very nice and well-maintained place. They have activities there. They were able to show me a very nice-looking apartment. It's within a price range that I can afford, but one of the requirements to get in was for me to have three or four times the amount of rent (that I can't do). The staff was nice and friendly. The only thing they could show me was an apartment. They could not take me to the activity areas. The building was a little bit older than what the other places have, but still it was a very nice place. I would move in there for it wasn't for the fact that I can't qualify.

Kawehi

5

July 12, 2021

I visited this facility

Gibson Gardens didn't have as many amenities as the other places, but they are definitely in our top three. The staff was excellent. They were limited on food, but I would give them a "five" on the kitchen area. Their rooms were a "five," and they had screened-in balconies.

Carolyn

5

December 24, 2019

I am/was a resident of this facility

We love it here at Gibson Gardens. The size is quite smaller than what we're used to because we moved from a place that was twice as large. You can either eat in the dining room or not, we've chosen to just eat mostly in our own apartment. We've eaten one or two meals in the dining room, and both times it was very good. The staff is wonderful, they have lots of things to do, they have a gym, a library, a sewing room, an arts and crafts room, and a gameroom. The residents are very friendly, outgoing, everybody seems very happy, the majority of the people I've met and talked to have been here for 2 years or more, and one has been here for 8 years. Anybody who would stay that long must be happy here.

Provider Response

Thank you Carolyn, for your kind words. We are very happy that you have chosen Gibsons Gardens as your new home. Welcome to our community!

Ed360285

5

March 30, 2017

I visited this facility

Gibson Gardens was really nice. The room size was good. The people who run it were really friendly. They had games and pool tables. It seemed like it was walking distance to the senior center. The décor of the rooms was bright and very nice.

Ralph170375

5

November 17, 2016

I visited this facility

I liked Gibson Gardens, but it was a little more than I could afford. I looked at a very spacious 1-bedroom apartment, and dinner is available for an extra charge. The person who conducted the tour was very friendly, and they have Wi-Fi in the community room but not in individual rooms.

Marsha347201

5

September 19, 2016

I visited this facility

Gibson is a gated community and with friendly and happy people. It’s sunny with a well appointed kitchen, and I love the washer and dryer. The trash is picked up twice a week right outside your door. It’s big, it has a balcony, and the place was very clean. The staff was wonderful, and my impression was very good.

Caring112576850

4

September 30, 2015

I visited this facility

Gibson Gardens is a very nice place. The staff was great and very helpful even after they knew we are not going to move there. The prices were affordable as well. The rooms were great and of nice size.

Irene26

5

September 7, 2015

I am a friend or relative of a resident

The staff is very friendly, and Gibson Gardens is conveniently located to bus stops and shopping. The apartments are really nice -- nicer and bigger than most I've seen -- and they come with washers, dryers, and cable TV. They have a lot of activities to keep the seniors occupied. They just had a senior prom night, which was fantastic. The meals, I hear, are good. The atmosphere is really nice, it is like home, and the price is really affordable. My father-in-law has been there since the beginning of August. I went to a whole bunch of different places, this place was the most affordable, and he likes it.

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Independent Living

Independent Living is for those who desire the feel of a private residence with the amenities and activities available in a planned community, such as fitness classes, game nights, and group excursions. Services such as cleaning and groundskeeping are often available.

$1,550

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Services and Amenities of Gibson Gardens in Tacoma, Washington

Room and housing options

  • 3-bedroom apartments

General

  • Resident Capacity: 122
  • Minimum Age:
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  • State Licenses: Exempt

About Gibson Gardens in Tacoma, Washington

Upscale Garden Living! Our Impressive Senior Community is Located in the Heart of Tacoma. Everything you should expect from retirement living is right here! Impeccably maintained grounds, apartment homes and community areas are just a start to the fantastic features you'll find at Gibson Gardens! Start your day with a continental breakfast, enjoy lush landscaping and the tranquil pond, walk through the gardens, or take part in one of our many community social events.

AMENITIES:

  • 55+ Living Community
  • Weekday Continental Breakfast
  • Fresh flowers—weekly
  • Exercise room & activities room
  • Three large elevators
  • Gated grounds
  • Community transportation bus
  • Wide variety of social programs & activities
  • Lounges & theater
  • Beautifully landscaped grounds
  • Raised flower & vegetable gardens
  • Onsite beauty and barber shop
  • Close to medical facilities and major hospitals
  • Medical appointment shuttle
  • Minutes to shopping, banking and restaurants
  • Easy freeway access
  • Parks and churches nearby
  • Spacious 1 or 2 bedroom apartments
  • Full-size washer & dryer in homes
  • Electric fireplaces
  • Spacious decks and patios with storage
  • Large Closets
  • 48-hour work order guarantee
  • On-Site Management
  • Courteous and helpful staff
  • 24-hour on-call emergency maintenance
  • Full-size stove, refrigerator, microwave and dishwasher
  • Extensive library and stocked craft room for hobbyists

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