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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Tacoma, WA

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If your loved one needs memory care in Tacoma, A Place for Mom can help. With 48 memory care facilities in Tacoma, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

Alzheimer’s care in Tacoma incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Tacoma memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Tacoma, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Harbor Island, North Beacon Hill and Industrial District.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Lacey, Federal Way and Port Orchard.

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My dad was not happy about having to leave his home, but after a week or so at People’s he is finally perking up. I haven’t heard him crack as many jokes as he does now. His mood has improved so much since...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Peoples Retirement Community is a residential environment serving our community and is designed to accommodate active, self sufficient, senior adults, seniors who require modest assistance in order to maintain personal dignity and self reliance as well as a Secured Alzheimer's/Dementia Community....
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The staff are wonderful, supportive and understanding of my mother in law's condition. The food is good and they offer a variety of choices. The community is clean and they take care of any issues as needed....
Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Cascade Park Gardens was constructed in 1995, and is located just West of the Tacoma Mall, Pierce County's dominant shopping center. From the large fireplaces that welcomes you, to our cozy entertainment and activity rooms, you will appreciate the warm and homelike atmosphere of Cascade Park...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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I have no complaints at all. I get over there often, and I see good things. I see the staff interacting with the residents. They are very accommodating, they will stop whatever they are doing and help me...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Spring Ridge is a beautifully appointed, new retirement community completed in December 2003, conveniently located in Tacoma close to shopping, doctors and other important services. This locally owned and cozy one-story building offers stress free living by providing all the services, amenities...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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The best part of Narrows Glen is the staff members and management that make everyone feel welcome and secure. I am very pleased with the care involved with daily life for example the detail of the meal...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Welcome to Narrows Glen! Independent Senior Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care in Tacoma, Washington.Make yourself at home at Narrows Glen in Tacoma, Washington. It’s a friendly, flexible environment that celebrates your individuality and nurtures your soul. We recognize that each new...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
“Uniquely Elegant, Surprisingly Affordable”Franke Tobey Jones has a rich tradition and long-standing history of providing seniors with high quality care and housing for over 78 years. Our founder, Mrs. Franke Tobey Jones, dream continues in the organization’s mission today: To enrich and extend...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Charlton Place is ideally located near I-5 and HW 512 and is conveniently close to shopping, restaurants and medical care. We offer the perfect combination of services and amenities that blend the care seniors need with the convenience they value and the independence they cherish. Residents and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
From the moment you enter Maple Creek you’ll feel the warmth and caring, from the staff and tenants. Maple Creek overlooks the beautiful Ponce De Leon Creek, surrounded by the peaceful sights and sounds of nature.Maple Creek is located directly across the street from the Lakewood Town Center....
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Photo of Pioneer Place Memory Haven
Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Special needs require special care. Pioneer Place of Tacoma, a secured warm, comfortable environment where we focus on a residents abilities while minimizing their limitations. Exceptional Care, Respect, Understanding, Independence, Dignity and Quality of Life come first. We have three units of...
Photo of Garden Terrace Healthcare Center of Federal Way
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Garden Terrace Alzheimer’s Centers of Excellence are committed to providing the highest quality of life through excellent care to our residents, while preserving their dignity and self-respect. Garden Terrace offers the full continuum of care from the very beginning stages of the Alzheimer’s...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Gracious Mill Ridge Village, situated close to the cultural and sports centers of the Seattle/Tacoma metropolitan area, truly allows you to relax and enjoy retirement in the fast growing community of Milton. By using a simple yet comprehensive fee schedule, our retirement community offers you the...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Bradley Park in Puyallup
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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My family member has lived here for 1+ years and is very content. The facility if small, homey and easy to negotiate for those with memory issues. Care staff turnover is very low and they are kind and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Life Care Center of Federal Way
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Penrose Harbor at Heron's Key
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Penrose Harbor is part of the Continuing Care Retirement Community Heron's Key. Modeled after our parent Emerald Heights in Redmond, Penrose Harbor has been open since 2017 in the lovely city of Gig Harbor. We specialize in all stages and levels of senior care, from independent, assisted, and...

Cost of memory care in Tacoma, WA

The average cost of senior living in Tacoma is $4,876 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Puyallup, WA with an average of $4,849 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Tacoma, WA vs. nearby cities

Tacoma, WA
$4,876/mo
$4,940/mo
$4,976/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Tacoma, WA vs. the state and national average

Tacoma, WA
$4,876/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Tacoma vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$4,876/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Tacoma, WA by room type

Semi-Private
$5,640/mo
Studio
$4,954/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,116/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,244/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,111/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Tacoma over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Tacoma

Recent reviews for memory care in Tacoma

Regency Newcastle

4.8
Really enjoyed my stay. Wonderful staff. Breakfast is served a little to early for me.I really like the varirty of activities. I was at Newcastle 14 days i met a lot of nice people with each of them having an interesting story to tell.

Spring Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care in Tacoma, WA

4.0
We are very happy with Spring Ridge. Our Mom is in the memory care facility and she has settled in well! The facility is very nice, clean and the residents are well taken care of.

Brookdale Federal Way

4.0
My loved one was a resident at Brookdale Federal Way for almost a year. The staff was very friendly, but the management with follow-through was terrible. I would not recommend this place for someone who needs to be checked up on frequently.

Tacoma review score based on 284 family reviews

8.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 284 reviews of 42 Tacoma memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Tacoma review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Tacoma review score compared against nearby cities

8.7
Tacoma, WA42 facilities
8.7
Fircrest, WA36 facilities
8.6
Ruston, WA40 facilities

Review subcategories for Tacoma memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 284 reviews of 42 Tacoma memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Tacoma resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Tacoma, WA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
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4.4
Meals & dining
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4.1
Activities
4.0
4.0
Value for cost*
3.9
4.0
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Tacoma memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Tacoma memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Tacoma, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Tacoma memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Tacoma that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Tacoma, WANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
69%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
35.7%
48.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90.5%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.6%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
71.4%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
26.2%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
90.5%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
81%
73.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Tacoma memory care

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Tacoma Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Tacoma, WANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
69%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
52.4%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
54.8%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
23.8%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Tacoma memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Tacoma partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Tacoma, WANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
26.2%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
61.9%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
52.4%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
59.5%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
19%
16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Tacoma memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Tacoma communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Tacoma, WANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
54.8%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
59.5%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
52.4%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
42.9%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Tacoma memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Tacoma offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Tacoma, WANational
Activity director
Activity director
69%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
42.9%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
45.2%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
64.3%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
69%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
57.1%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
59.5%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
57.1%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
64.3%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
66.7%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
50%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
42.9%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
64.3%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Merrill Gardens at Wright Park, Cedar Ridge by Bonaventure and Cogir of Kent are the top-rated memory care facilities near Tacoma, Washington. See full list of communities.

There are 48 memory care facilities near Tacoma, Washington. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in Tacoma, Washington are Cogir of Kent, Fieldstone Memory Care Puyallup and Gig Harbor Court. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 48 memory care facilities near you in Tacoma, Washington typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Tacoma, Washington, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.

Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Tacoma, Washington, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.

The cost of memory care facilities in Tacoma, Washington ranges from $767 to $12000. The average Memory Care cost in Tacoma, Washington is $4,876. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Tacoma, Washington typically starts at $767. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.

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