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Linda
4
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July 31, 2025
Solstice Senior Living at Point Defiance was just OK. The staff members at the other two places were up and out there and used a lot of their personality. The staff at this place was just so-so. The dining area was fine. There were a lot of people sitting around, and everybody was talking and having some coffee and things. She didn't show us any of the activities, except for the puzzle room, the game room, and the library.
About Solstice Senior Living at Point Defiance in Tacoma, Washington
Solstice Senior Living at Point Defiance is a tranquil independent living community located at 6414 North Park Way in Tacoma, Washington. Set on 28 acres of lush, park-like grounds complete with a pond, footbridges, and walking paths, it offers a peaceful retreat with easy access—just 45 minutes—to Seattle and proximity to MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital. Designed for active seniors, the community offers a variety of floor plans including studios, one- and two-bedroom apartments, and detached cottages, all equipped with kitchenettes, private patios or balconies, utilities, and emergency call systems. Residents receive additional safety through the Lively™ Mobile Plus medical-alert device. Life at Solstice emphasizes wellness and engagement through the Vibrant Life® and Path to Wellness programs. A broad range of amenities support this vision, including a fitness center, library, game and media rooms, beauty salon, and both private and grand dining rooms with chef-prepared, dietitian-approved meals. Regular scheduled activities promote social connection and intellectual stimulation. While dedicated to independent living, the community partners with home-care agencies to provide optional personal care services such as medication reminders and shower assistance, allowing residents to “age in place” even if needs change. Located in scenic Tacoma, Solstice at Point Defiance offers not just comfortable living, but an enriched lifestyle—combining the beauty of nature, wellness-focused programming, community engagement, and practical services tailored to support independent seniors.
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Reviews of Solstice Senior Living at Point Defiance in Tacoma, Washington
Linda
4
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July 31, 2025
Solstice Senior Living at Point Defiance was just OK. The staff members at the other two places were up and out there and used a lot of their personality. The staff at this place was just so-so. The dining area was fine. There were a lot of people sitting around, and everybody was talking and having some coffee and things. She didn't show us any of the activities, except for the puzzle room, the game room, and the library.
Napoleon
5
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March 7, 2025
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 dining facility is, so that's very convenient. I love Point Defiance. It's very accommodating. The staff is excellent, very friendly, and knowledgeable. I looked at their one-week menu, and it was very diverse and looked so delicious. It's prepared there by the kitchen staff. They toured me to their kitchen, and it was very, very clean. I can't think of any negative things. I almost signed up with them, but I changed my mind for now.
Karen
5
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February 10, 2025
My second choice is Solstice Senior Living at Point Defiance. The building is beautiful and spacious. It doesn't feel confined. The staff were good and friendly. It has a beautiful fireplace. It's very open and airy. It looks modern. It has big windows. Each place has a balcony suite. I like it a lot. The rooms were clean and modern. I didn't try their food, but they had a lot to choose from, more so than the other places.
Nicki
5
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October 4, 2024
We toured Solstice Senior Living at Point Defiance. I thought the whole place was very, very nice. The gardens were beautiful. Everything was gorgeous. The staff was very friendly. It was a very clean and very attractive facility. You have to walk from the cottages to the main building, which would not be very good in the wintertime to get a meal.
Dennis
3
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May 3, 2024
Solstice Senior Living at Point Defiance had a pretty good open environment, but it was the only place that had a nursing home type of smell where it's like they cover up some of these accidents on the floor and it doesn't quite clean up. They have offered me to come and have lunch with them, but I haven't taken them up on it because I rule them out pretty much right away because of the nursing home smell. The rooms were nice. They were sufficiently big enough for what I'm looking for, specifically one-bedrooms, and they were a good size. Overall, the facility layout was pretty good. They just need to do a better job of cleaning up after somebody had an accident in the area.
Lori
5
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August 25, 2023
My Mom-in-law is at Solstice Senior Living at Point Defiance and it's been a wonderful experience. The staff has been excellent and very, very thoughtful. It is well-staffed. It's a beautiful, friendly, and an open environment. They have a lot of beautiful windows and beautiful grounds. She loves her meals. They have good activities. They were having a car show the day she moved in and that was cool.
Norma
5
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June 29, 2023
Solstice Senior Living at Point Defiance was very pleasant. The people were very nice. I spoke to some of the residents and they were very pleased with what was going on. They had a huge list of activities. The facilities were clean and of a very appropriate size. The units were very comfortable. In my opinion, their storage was just not enough. Their closets and so on were not what I would want.
Jayme
5
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February 11, 2023
Solstice Senior Living at Point Defiance was very nice and very large. The tour was excellent. The person that took us around was very thorough and very pleasant. The facility was beautiful. The atmosphere was very nice. The negative is that they only have one very small elevator for three floors of living. I know someone that moved in there and moved into a third floor apartment. She needed to use the elevator, and there is only one elevator for the entire facility. The elevator is small for two people in wheelchairs. Apparently, people got very irritated with her because she needed to take things up to the third floor and unload them, so she was monopolizing the elevator when trying to move in. That was a concern to me. They have lots of stairs, but my knees don't always like stairs. One of the bigger concerns was being confined to one elevator in the facility. The place was very pleasant, very clean, and very nice. The apartment that they had available was a third floor apartment, and I was concerned about the elevator. It was very organized. I just had a couple of things that I want that they didn't offer.
SusanD
5
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June 19, 2022
Solstice Senior Living at Point Defiance was great. They were very knowledgeable and very accommodating, and I liked what I saw. It was perfect. It was extremely clean. The grounds were perfect. They were just well laid out and well taken care of. There were a lot of different things that you could do. There were a lot of activities, exercise rooms, game nights, books, and a movie theater. The rooms were large and well laid out and had lots of storage. Everything seemed very convenient. The staff was very friendly and helpful. They have a garden, a greenhouse, and lots of paths to walk on. They're right close to Port Defiance Park, so there are lots of areas to visit and they're close to shopping, doctors, the hospital, museums, movie theaters, and the Symphony. There are a lot of things available.
Barbara
4
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February 27, 2022
The staff at Solstice Senior Living at Point Defiance was very nice. They have small cottages that you can get rather than an apartment, so I like that. The person who gave the tour was very friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. I looked at a 2-bedroom cottage, it was fairly small, about 950 square feet. The dining area was nice and the location is excellent, it's by the park. I saw scheduled activities quite often during the week and they had a bus that they would take people on excursions.
Services and Amenities of Solstice Senior Living at Point Defiance in Tacoma, Washington
Diet & Nutrition
- Diabetic
- Kosher
- Low Fat
- Low Salt
- Renal
- Vegetarian Diet Available
- Special Diets/Dietary Accommodations
Fitness & Wellness Programs
- Fitness & wellness facilities/equipment
- Tai Chi
- Salon Services
- Yoga/Stretching opportunities
Health Services
- Companion Care
- In Home Health Care
- Medication Reminders
On-Site Services
- Religious Services
- Veterans Affairs (VA) Aid Assistance
Room Amenities
- Wifi/Internet In Unit
- Cable/Satellite In Unit
Kitchen Types
- Kitchenette
Pets
- Pets
Dining
- Communal Dining
- Guest Meals
Games Hobbies & Recreation
- Arts & Crafts Activities/Programs
- Literary Activities/Programs
- Educational Activities/Programs
- Music Activities/Programs
- Facilitated Field Trips/Outings
- Tabletop & Other Games/Programs
- Horticultural Activities
Housekeeping & Maintenance
- Housekeeping Services
- Linen Services
Outside Amenities
- Garden
Therapies
- Occupational Therapy/Rehabilitation
- Physical Therapy/Rehabilitation
Resident Information
- Offers Respite Care
Financing & Payment Options
- Accepts Check Payments
- Accepts Credit Card Payments
- All Inclusive Rent
- Rent And Care Fees
Guests
- Guest Parking
- Overnight Guests
Inside Amenities
- Computer Room
- Entertainment Venues
- Cable/Satellite TV in Common Area
Personal Care
- Personal Care Assistants
- Cooking services
Transportation & Shopping
- General Transportation Services
Parking Options
- Parking Lot
Additional Amenity Information
- Housing: Cottages
- Dining: Private dining room
Costs for Solstice Senior Living at Point Defiance in Tacoma, Washington
Independent Living
$2,461
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