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Narrows Glen

8201 6Th Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98406

Independent Living Assisted Living Memory Care Respite Care
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Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $3,438
One Bedroom
Estimated $4,331
Two Bedroom
Estimated $5,326

Price Comparison

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


  • Narrows Glen Description

    Narrows Glen is a community that offers independent living, assisted living, memory care and respite care and is located in the town of University Place, Washington and is part of the Senior Resource Group network of communities. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom and suite room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 9 out of 10 making it the 7th 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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    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

    8.6
    Narrows Glen
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 80 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 13 out of 43 communities in Tacoma
  • Ranking in State: 279 out of 820 communities in WA
  • Food and Dining A

    Activities A

    Facility and Grounds A

    Care A

    Staff A

    Cleanliness A


    Employee Reviews

    6.4
    Senior Resource Group
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 501 reviews across the web

    The following insights are from employees that work in Washington

    Employee Pay C

    Employee Staff C



    Review Summary

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

    Summary of Reviews:

    • Several reviews highlight a decline in quality over the years, with concerns about management, care quality, and staffing levels. Issues such as missed meals, lack of medication control, and problems with personal hygiene care due to understaffing were mentioned.
    • Financial grievances are a common theme, with complaints about difficulties in getting deposits refunded and the facility being described as expensive. One review specifically mentioned a $2,500 deposit not being refunded promptly after a resident's death.
    • While some reviews criticize the facility for its location and the quality of food, others praise the cleanliness, friendly staff, and the warm, inviting atmosphere of the facility. The staff is described as going beyond the call of duty to ensure quality care.
    • Positive experiences with events and activities, such as a St. Patrick's Day party and a summer solstice celebration, were shared, highlighting the facility's efforts to create an engaging and festive environment for residents.
    • Several reviews commend specific staff members for their professionalism, friendliness, and the care they provide to residents, creating a family atmosphere with lots of activities.
    • Concerns were raised about the transition to new management under Cogir, with mixed reviews. Some noted improvements and praised the executive director for competence and compassion, while others expressed disappointment with management, poor communication, and high staff turnover.

    Overall, reviews of the facility are mixed, with several highlighting areas of concern, particularly regarding management and care quality, while others praise the staff and the environment created for residents.


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    Health

    Alzheimer’s Association Care Practice Recommendations

    Medicine administration

    Licensed nurses on staff

    Personalized care services

    Assistance with medication management

    Alzheimer's & dementia care


    Services

    Trash removal

    Emergency response

    24-hour security system

    State sanitation guidelines

    Help with daily activities, including bathing, dressing and grooming

    Personal laundry


    Activities

    Memory-triggering life skill stations

    Cozy lounges

    Reflection rooms

    Country kitchens

    Vintage cafés

    Games


    Community Amenities

    Laundry services

    Housekeeping

    Maintenance

    Plaza Lounge with Piano

    Café

    Lush courtyard


    Room Amenities

    WiFi

    Cable

    Private bath

    Large storage closets

    Private patios/balconies


    Dining

    High-quality meals

    Special diet requirements

    Elegant setting

    Large dining room

    All-day table service

    Private dining


    Transportation

    Scheduling and transportation to medical appointments

    Scheduled group transportation

    Transportation services


    Pet

    Pet-friendly environment



    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is University Place which is 1.2 miles away and has a population of 32,842 (mid sized 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

    Fred Meyer
    1.0 miles away
    Grocery Outlet
    1.0 miles away
    Whole Foods Market
    1.8 miles away
    Safeway
    2.0 miles away
    Trader Joe's
    2.1 miles away

    None Found

    Bus Stations

    363
    0.5 miles away
    362
    0.5 miles away
    1539
    1.0 miles away
    Mildred St S & S 12th St
    1.0 miles away
    1540
    1.0 miles away

    Banks

    Chase
    1.0 miles away
    AlaskaUSA Federal Credit Union
    1.0 miles away
    U.S. Bank
    1.1 miles away
    Wells Fargo
    1.3 miles away
    BECU
    1.3 miles away

    Hospitals

    MultiCare Allenmore Hospital
    3.1 miles away
    MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital
    4.3 miles away
    Mary Bridge Children's Hospital
    4.4 miles away
    Saint Joseph Medical Center
    4.5 miles away
    Western State Hospital
    4.8 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Rite Aid
    1.1 miles away
    Walgreens
    1.3 miles away
    Bartell Drugs
    1.3 miles away
    Cost Less pharmacy and Wellness
    1.5 miles away
    Fircrest Pharmacy
    1.6 miles away

    Dentists

    University Place Family & Cosmetic Dentistry
    1.2 miles away
    J. Mark Burnett, DDS
    1.2 miles away
    Puget Sound Dental Clinic
    1.3 miles away
    Pearls
    1.3 miles away
    University Dental, PS
    1.3 miles away

    Parks

    Titlow Park
    0.0 miles away
    War Memorial Park
    0.5 miles away
    Optimist Park
    0.8 miles away
    Sunset Terrace Park
    0.9 miles away
    Japanese Friendship Garden
    1.1 miles away

    None Found

    Shopping

    Tacoma Mall
    4.3 miles away
    The Commons At Federal Way
    11.8 miles away
    South Hill Mall
    13.3 miles away
    The Outlet Collection Seattle
    14.3 miles away
    Titusville Station
    17.1 miles away

    Culture

    Tacoma Musical Playhouse
    0.7 miles away
    McAstocker Theater
    3.1 miles away
    Gathering Space Art Gallery
    3.1 miles away
    Wild Wonders Outdoor Theater
    3.8 miles away
    Tacoma Little Theatre
    4.5 miles away

    Restaurants

    Beach Tavern
    0.5 miles away
    Boathouse 19
    0.8 miles away
    India Mahal
    0.9 miles away
    Charles & Terry Gourmet Chinese
    0.9 miles away
    Ben Dew's Clubhouse Grill
    1.1 miles away

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