Best Assisted Living in Tacoma, Washington

29 communities found

Tacoma has 32 assisted living communities, all residential in scale, with an average rating of 4.5 across the 24 communities that have reviews, drawn from 694 reviews read. Of the ten communities reporting size, four are small and six are mid-sized, and none of the 32 have published prices.

29communities
4.5average rating, 23 rated
666family reviews read
4small homes, 10 or fewer

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Cogir at the Narrows

Tacoma, Washington

4.4(143)

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GenCare Lifestyle Tacoma at Point Ruston

Tacoma, Washington

4.8(48)

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From $4,300/mo

Merrill Gardens at Tacoma

Tacoma, Washington

4.7(76)

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Franke Tobey Jones

Tacoma, Washington

4.7(57)

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Merrill Gardens at Wright Park

Tacoma, Washington

4.8(22)

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Harbor View Adult Family Home

Tacoma, Washington

5(10)

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Gloria's House Adult Family Home

Tacoma, Washington

5(7)

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Hope of Life AFH

Tacoma, Washington

5(7)

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Special Care Adult Family Home in Tacoma

Tacoma, Washington

5(7)

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Weatherly Inn Tacoma

Tacoma, Washington

4.6(39)

Assisted LivingIndependent LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Spring Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care

Tacoma, Washington

4.5(42)

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Peoples Senior Living

Tacoma, Washington

4.5(34)

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Best-rated assisted living in Tacoma

Ranked by family rating, weighted by how many families have reviewed each one. No community pays to appear here.

1
GenCare Lifestyle Tacoma at Point Ruston
4.8 (48 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living
GenCare Lifestyle Tacoma at Point Ruston holds a 4.8 rating from 48 Google reviews, though no detailed reviewer comments were provided.
2
Merrill Gardens at Tacoma
4.7 (76 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care
3
Franke Tobey Jones
4.7 (57 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
This not-for-profit campus combines independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing on 20 acres, with a 4.8 rating from 56 reviews.
4
Merrill Gardens at Wright Park
4.8 (22 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living
Merrill Gardens at Wright Park shows a strong average rating on Google, though no individual comments or amenity details were provided.
5
Harbor View Adult Family Home
5 (10 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living
Harbor View Adult Family Home offers personalized dementia and senior care, home-cooked meals, and coordination with medical and hospice providers in a small, family-style setting.
6
Hope of Life AFH
5 (7 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living
Families praise Hope of Life AFH for nurse-led, attentive care, a warm home-like setting, and peaceful garden surroundings near Titlow Park.
7
Special Care Adult Family Home in Tacoma
5 (7 reviews)· Assisted Living, Memory Care
Special Care Adult Family Home is RN-owned and family-style, focused on dementia and daily-living support, with a 5-star average from a small number of reviews.
8
Gloria's House Adult Family Home
5 (7 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
9
Weatherly Inn Tacoma
4.6 (39 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Weatherly Inn Tacoma holds a 4.6 rating from 39 Google reviewers, though detailed review text is limited.
10
Spring Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care
4.5 (42 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care
Spring Ridge is an assisted living and memory care community in Tacoma that also offers respite stays, but no first-hand reviews were provided beyond an overall 4.5-star Google rating from 41 reviewers. Its long…

What families say about assisted living in Tacoma

Counted across the review summaries of 27 Tacoma communities: the share whose families mention each theme.

Families most often mention caring, attentive staff, noted by 32% of communities, along with memory care support at 29% and activities and social life at 25%. Food and dining and medical or nursing care each come up in 21% of communities. On concerns, cost and billing are mentioned by 75% of families and communication with families by 61%, while building and upkeep issues appear in 21% and staff attitude in just 4%.

Praised most

Caring, attentive staff 30%
Memory care 30%
Medical and nursing care 22%
Warm, home-like feel 22%
Food and dining 19%

Concerns raised

Cost and billing 74%
Communication with families 59%
Building and upkeep 22%
Staff attitude 4%

“I’ve been a resident of the Village for 3=years now. Great facility and amazing staff, from director Dawn , to Maintenance Manager Donald and Kelly from Activities Department they treat us with respect and kindness all day long. The entire staff are great!”
Bert, on The Village Senior Living, Sep 2026

“Mom has an apartment in the Garden House. She moved in just a couple months ago and is still figuring things out. I am grateful for caring, compassionate staff. They have been very welcoming and seem to be doing an excellent job. Facility is lovely and there are many activities that mom likes participating in.”
Diana, on Merrill Gardens at Wright Park, Jul 2026

“I've been to many communities. Today what I witnessed was how Bob and Sasha genuinely care about the residents, community and mission. Thank you for what you do.”
Clayton, on Franke Tobey Jones, Jun 2026

Assisted Living in Tacoma: the figures

•Of the 8 with a known size, 4 have ten residents or fewer, 4 have 11 to 60, and 0 have more than 60.
•Most common amenities: medication management (23), 24-hour staff (23), social activities (22), wheelchair accessible (22), housekeeping (22), emergency call system (22).

How families pay for assisted living in Washington

Most families in Washington pay for assisted living, memory care and independent living out of pocket at first, often drawing on savings, pensions and the proceeds from selling a home. Long-term care insurance, when a family member holds a policy, can help cover part of the monthly cost, though the terms and waiting periods vary by policy. Veterans and surviving spouses may qualify for VA Aid and Attendance, a benefit that adds a monthly amount on top of a regular VA pension for those who need help with daily activities, and it can be applied toward the cost of assisted living or memory care.

The full picture for the state: Assisted Living in Washington.

Assisted Living near Tacoma

Cities within about 35 miles with senior living inventory, and how families rate it.

City	Communities	RatingAverage rating	Distance
University Place3.3 mi	24	4.6 / 5	3.3 mi
Gig Harbor8.1 mi	29	4.6 / 5	8.1 mi
Federal Way8.3 mi	30	4.4 / 5	8.3 mi
Puyallup10.4 mi	49	4.5 / 5	10.4 mi
Des Moines12.8 mi	29	4.7 / 5	12.8 mi
Auburn13.2 mi	42	4.5 / 5	13.2 mi
Kent16 mi	30	4.6 / 5	16 mi
SeaTac16.6 mi	9	4.5 / 5	16.6 mi

All of Washington: Assisted Living in Washington. Closer to home? Compare assisted living near you, sorted by distance.

About these figures

Computed on October 23, 2026 from the 29 communities listed in Tacoma, 666 public family reviews on Google, Yelp and MyLivingChoice, state licensing records and, for nursing homes, CMS Care Compare. The best-rated list ranks communities by average family rating weighted by how many families have reviewed each one, so a 4.9 from three reviews does not outrank a 4.7 from two hundred. No community pays to appear in the best-rated list or in these figures; sponsored and partner listings in the directory results are marked as such. Figures refresh as listings and reviews change; the written summary was last revised September 25, 2026.

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Guides from MyLivingChoice that families in Tacoma ask about.

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Assisted Living in Tacoma: Common Questions

How many assisted living communities are in Tacoma, Washington?

MyLivingChoice lists 29 assisted living communities in Tacoma, Washington, each with photos, care details, and reviews from families.

Which assisted living communities in Tacoma are rated highest?

Based on combined ratings across Google, Yelp, and MyLivingChoice reviews, top-rated options include Harbor View Adult Family Home (5★, 10 ratings), Gloria's House Adult Family Home (5★, 7 ratings), Special Care Adult Family Home in Tacoma (5★, 7 ratings).

What types of senior care are available in Tacoma?

Beyond assisted living, Tacoma has independent living (25 communities), skilled nursing / long term care (15 communities), memory care (10 communities), at-home care (8 communities), home health (4 communities). Every option is listed with photos, reviews, and contact details.

How do families rate assisted living in Tacoma?

Families rate Tacoma assisted living communities 4.5 out of 5 on average, across 666 public Google reviews of local communities.

What do families praise, and complain about, in Tacoma assisted living communities?

Across the review summaries of 27 Tacoma communities, the most common praise is caring, attentive staff (mentioned for 30%), memory care (mentioned for 30%), medical and nursing care (mentioned for 22%). The most common concerns are cost and billing (74%), communication with families (59%), building and upkeep (22%).

Are there small assisted living homes in Tacoma?

Yes. Of the 8 Tacoma communities with a known size, 4 have ten residents or fewer, 4 have 11 to 60, and 0 have more than 60. Small licensed homes are listed here alongside large communities, which most directories skip.