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Gibson Gardens

5001 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98408

Independent Living
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Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $3,203

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $4,142
  • Average State Price: $4,246
  • Average National Price: $4,181


  • Gibson Gardens Description

    Gibson Gardens is a community that offers independent living and is about 2.9 miles outside Tacoma, Washington. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 9.1 out of 10 making it the 6th 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

    Independent Living

    Independent living offers seniors the freedom to enjoy their retirement in a supportive community setting, with amenities and activities tailored to their active lifestyle.

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    Community Reviews

    9.1
    Gibson Gardens
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 48 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 6 out of 43 communities in Tacoma
  • Ranking in State: 147 out of 820 communities in WA
  • Food and Dining A

    Value for Price B

    Facility and Grounds A

    Staff A

    Cleanliness A



    Review Summary

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

    Summary of Reviews:

    • There are concerns about the staff being rude and primarily focused on monetary aspects rather than genuinely caring for residents. Their initial eagerness reportedly fades if they feel they cannot gain financially from an individual.
    • Some reviews express satisfaction, describing the place as "very nice," "first class in every way," and "very quiet senior live place." Others simply state "Love it" and "Home sweet home," highlighting the cleanliness, good organization, helpful and respectful leadership.
    • One visitor had a negative experience with parking and building access when trying to pick up a friend, which led to confusion and inconvenience.
    • Family members of residents have shared brief positive notes, indicating that their loved ones reside there.
    • A non-resident praises Carol's Design Studios located within the community for providing excellent hairdressing services to seniors, highlighting the peaceful and beautiful salon environment.


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    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The average income is $53,257, which is low compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 72
      • Low Temperature: 41
      • Average Temperature: 55.7
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 173 days of rain, 8 days of snow and 183 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 2.1 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

    Safeway
    0.4 miles away
    East Asia Market
    0.8 miles away
    Hong Kong Supermarket
    0.9 miles away
    Lucky Supermarket
    0.9 miles away
    B & A International Foods
    1.3 miles away

    None Found

    Bus Stations

    2713
    0.3 miles away
    2712
    0.3 miles away
    1962
    0.3 miles away
    1964
    0.3 miles away
    2689
    0.3 miles away

    Banks

    Sound Credit Union
    0.9 miles away
    U.S. Bank
    1.0 miles away
    Bank of America
    1.4 miles away
    Chase
    1.4 miles away
    Sterling Savings
    1.5 miles away

    Hospitals

    Saint Joseph Medical Center
    2.4 miles away
    MultiCare Allenmore Hospital
    2.9 miles away
    MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital
    3.4 miles away
    Mary Bridge Children's Hospital
    3.4 miles away
    Saint Clare Hospital
    4.9 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Walgreens
    0.4 miles away
    Lincoln Pharmacy
    1.0 miles away
    Rite Aid
    1.3 miles away
    Walmart Pharmacy
    3.0 miles away
    MultiCare Pharmacy
    3.3 miles away

    Dentists

    M Street Dentistry
    1.1 miles away
    Bright Now! Dental
    1.7 miles away
    Affordable Dentures
    1.8 miles away
    Bird Dental
    2.0 miles away
    Tacoma Denture Clinic
    2.2 miles away

    Parks

    Stewart Middle School Community Garden
    0.2 miles away
    Gas Station Park
    0.4 miles away
    Stewart Heights Park
    0.5 miles away
    Lisa's Garden
    0.5 miles away
    Lincoln International District
    0.6 miles away

    None Found

    Shopping

    Tacoma Mall
    1.6 miles away

    Culture

    Clay Art Center
    2.2 miles away
    Metropolitan Ballet of Tacoma
    2.4 miles away
    SOTA Theatre
    2.9 miles away
    Feast Arts Center
    3.0 miles away
    Tacoma Comedy Club
    3.0 miles away

    Restaurants

    Josefina's
    0.1 miles away
    Harbor City Restaurant - Tacoma
    0.2 miles away
    Flying Boots & Wings
    0.9 miles away
    Taqueria La Fondita
    0.9 miles away
    Vien Dong
    0.9 miles away

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