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Tacoma Lutheran Retirement Community

1301 N Highlands Parkway, Tacoma, WA 98406

Assisted Living Memory Care Respite Care

For Pricing & Availability

(800) 780-8101

To Reach a Resident

(253) 752-7112

Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $3,814
One Bedroom
Estimated $4,804
Two Bedroom
Estimated $5,909

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $3,718
  • Average State Price: $3,812
  • Average National Price: $3,754


  • Tacoma Lutheran Retirement Community Description

    Tacoma Lutheran Retirement Community is a large 61 bed community that offers assisted living, memory care and respite care and is located in the small town of Fircrest, Washington. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 making it the 36th highest rated community in the city out of 43 communities. See more information on reviews.

    To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Assisted Living

    Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.

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    Memory Care

    Memory care offers specialized support for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, focusing on safety, personalized care, and enhancing life quality.

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    Community Reviews

    6.0
    Tacoma Lutheran Retirement Community
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 61 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 37 out of 43 communities in Tacoma
  • Ranking in State: 771 out of 820 communities in WA
  • Facility and Grounds B

    Care B

    Staff B



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Reviews of senior living facilities reveal a mixed bag of experiences, ranging from exceptional care and gratitude towards staff to concerns over neglect, staffing issues, and communication problems. Some reviewers express deep appreciation for the care their loved ones received, highlighting attentive, loving staff, and well-managed facilities that made residents feel safe and cared for. Positive experiences include detailed accounts of personalized care, such as ensuring residents are warm and comfortable, and keeping families well-informed.

    However, several reviews raise serious concerns about the level of care and management at some facilities. Issues cited include minimal care, unattended residents leading to depression, disorganization, and a lack of updates on important health information such as virus outbreaks. Staffing shortages are mentioned, affecting both the quality of care for residents and the work environment for employees. Some reviewers report a lack of professionalism and empathy from staff, with instances of rudeness and neglect.

    Financial and administrative frustrations are also noted, with complaints about the high cost of care, billing problems, and difficulties with acceptance based on Medicare coverage. The loss of personal items and inadequate responses to such losses are additional points of dissatisfaction.

    Despite these challenges, there are accounts of excellent nursing care, good food, and a friendly, open atmosphere in some facilities. The importance of a supportive and skilled staff is a common theme in positive reviews, as is the value of a facility that offers a continuum of care from independent living to memory care.

    In summary, while some families report positive experiences with senior living facilities, appreciating the care and support provided, others highlight significant areas for improvement, particularly in staffing, communication, and the handling of personal belongings and administrative matters.


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    Health

    Respite care

    Rehabilitation

    Tube feeding

    Wound care


    Services

    Laundry

    Housekeeping Services


    Activities

    Life enrichment activities

    Programming

    Access and use of the Emerson Wellness & Clark Aquatic Center

    Mortvedt Recreation Center


    Community Amenities

    Emerson Wellness & Clark Aquatic Center

    Mortvedt Recreation Center


    Dining

    Meal Service

    Dining experience

    Nutrition

    Homemade meal

    Mouthwatering selections

    Executive chef


    Transportation

    Transportation



    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Fircrest which is 1.6 miles away and has a population of 6,687 (very small town).
    • The average income is $91,512, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 72
      • Low Temperature: 41
      • Average Temperature: 55.6
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 177 days of rain, 7 days of snow and 179 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 2.2 inches a year

    Demographic Overview
    • The median age is 37.7 years old, high compared to other cities.
    • 9.16% of the population are Veterans which is a very high percentage of Veterans compared to other cities.
    • 15.32% of the population are Foreign-born which is a average percentage of Foreign-born compared to other cities.
    • The population is 2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 11% Asian, 12% Black or African-American, 10% Hispanic or Latino, and 62% White.

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 15.66 per 100 people which is very high compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 2.52 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 12.46 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 0.05 incidents per 100 people
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 78.51 years old, which is average compared to other zip codes.
    • Air Quality: Good Days 183.0, Moderate Days 28.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 1.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0

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    Supermarkets

    Grocery Outlet
    0.5 miles away
    Safeway
    0.7 miles away
    Fred Meyer
    1.3 miles away
    Metropolitan Market
    1.5 miles away
    Fred Meyer Tacoma-Stevens
    1.7 miles away

    None Found

    Bus Stations

    1102
    0.1 miles away
    86
    0.1 miles away
    1098
    0.1 miles away
    1099
    0.1 miles away
    1096
    0.2 miles away

    Banks

    Bank of America
    0.4 miles away
    Columbia Bank
    0.4 miles away
    BECU
    0.5 miles away
    AlaskaUSA Federal Credit Union
    0.6 miles away
    Chase
    0.6 miles away

    Hospitals

    MultiCare Allenmore Hospital
    2.3 miles away
    MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital
    3.1 miles away
    Mary Bridge Children's Hospital
    3.2 miles away
    Saint Joseph Medical Center
    3.5 miles away
    Western State Hospital
    5.7 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Rite Aid
    0.3 miles away
    Walgreens
    1.3 miles away
    Fircrest Pharmacy
    1.6 miles away
    Cost Less pharmacy and Wellness
    1.7 miles away
    Bartell Drugs
    2.1 miles away

    Dentists

    Comfort Dental
    0.6 miles away
    Family Orthodontics
    0.8 miles away
    Fircrest Children's Dentistry
    1.7 miles away
    Cosmetic and general dentistry
    1.7 miles away
    University Place Family & Cosmetic Dentistry
    1.9 miles away

    Parks

    Optimist Park
    0.6 miles away
    Kandle Park
    0.7 miles away
    War Memorial Park
    0.7 miles away
    Tacoma
    0.7 miles away
    China Lake Park
    1.0 miles away

    None Found

    Shopping

    Tacoma Mall
    4.0 miles away
    The Commons At Federal Way
    10.4 miles away
    South Hill Mall
    12.7 miles away
    The Outlet Collection Seattle
    13.0 miles away
    Titusville Station
    15.8 miles away

    Culture

    Tacoma Musical Playhouse
    0.7 miles away
    McAstocker Theater
    2.4 miles away
    Gathering Space Art Gallery
    2.4 miles away
    Wild Wonders Outdoor Theater
    2.9 miles away
    Tacoma Little Theatre
    3.2 miles away

    Restaurants

    Joeseppi's
    0.5 miles away
    El Malecon
    0.5 miles away
    Ben Dew's Clubhouse Grill
    0.5 miles away
    The Loose Wheel
    0.5 miles away
    Cloverleaf Pizza
    0.6 miles away

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    Licensing

    This community is licensed by the state of WA. It is a large-sized community with 61 total beds.

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