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Heron's Key
Scout 100Gig Harbor, WA · 30 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Moderate availability
One of Gig Harbor's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $12,540–$15,810/mo
View full evaluation →Senior Care in Tacoma, Washington
Every licensed senior community in the Tacoma-Lakewood, WA area — evaluated with real federal inspection data, staffing records, and transparent pricing, then ranked by our objective Scout Score. A local advisor can help you compare and tour, free.
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5-star rated
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Cost of senior care in Tacoma
Local Tacoma-area estimates: published state survey medians adjusted for Tacoma prices. Your advisor will find options that match your budget.
Assisted Living
$7,240/mo median
typical range $5,790–$9,050
Memory Care
$8,310/mo median
typical range $6,650–$10,390
Skilled Nursing
$13,790/mo median
typical range $12,540–$15,810
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)
$7,240/mo median
typical range $3,330–$9,140
Residential Care Home
$6,520/mo median
typical range $5,220–$8,150
2024–2026 published survey medians medians, adjusted to Tacoma using federal (BEA) regional price data. Methodology
The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you
Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.
- Move-ins take time: assessments, paperwork, and preparation typically run 2–6 weeks in Tacoma.
- The best communities fill first: top-rated communities often run a waitlist — touring early holds your place in line.
- Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.
All 21 communities in Tacoma, ranked
Ranked by Haven Scout Score — our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety.
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Tacoma, WA · 150 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
One of Tacoma's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $12,540–$15,810/mo
View full evaluation →3
Rainier Rehabilitation
Scout 90Puyallup, WA · 117 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Puyallup's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $12,540–$15,810/mo
View full evaluation →4
The Oaks at Lakewood
Scout 90Tacoma, WA · 80 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Tacoma's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $12,540–$15,810/mo
View full evaluation →5
Life Care Center of South Hill
Scout 86Puyallup, WA · 100 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
One of Puyallup's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $12,540–$15,810/mo
View full evaluation →6
Washington Soldiers Home
Scout 81Orting, WA · 97 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Orting.
Est. $12,540–$15,810/mo
View full evaluation →7
Tacoma, WA · 60 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Tacoma.
Est. $12,540–$15,810/mo
View full evaluation →8
Cottesmore of Life Care
Scout 79Gig Harbor, WA · 108 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Gig Harbor.
Est. $12,540–$15,810/mo
View full evaluation →9
Life Care Center of Puyallup
Scout 68Puyallup, WA · 102 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Puyallup.
Est. $12,540–$15,810/mo
View full evaluation →10
Eliseo
Scout 62Tacoma, WA · 187 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Usually has openings
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Tacoma.
Est. $12,540–$15,810/mo
View full evaluation →11
University Place, WA · 120 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in University Place.
Est. $12,540–$15,810/mo
View full evaluation →12
Tacoma, WA · 124 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Tacoma.
Est. $12,540–$15,810/mo
View full evaluation →13
Avamere at Pacific Ridge
Scout 45Tacoma, WA · 102 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Tacoma.
Est. $12,540–$15,810/mo
View full evaluation →
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Puyallup Post Acute
Scout 44Puyallup, WA · 96 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Puyallup.
Est. $12,540–$15,810/mo
View full evaluation →15
Heartwood Extended Healthcare
Scout 43Tacoma, WA · 120 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Tacoma.
Est. $12,540–$15,810/mo
View full evaluation →16
Avalon Healthcare - Tacoma
Scout 41Tacoma, WA · 81 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $12,540–$15,810/mo
View full evaluation →17
Tacoma, WA · 147 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $12,540–$15,810/mo
View full evaluation →18
Gig Harbor, WA · 120 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Gig Harbor.
Est. $12,540–$15,810/mo
View full evaluation →19
Tacoma, WA · 123 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $12,540–$15,810/mo
View full evaluation →20
Park Rose Care Center
Scout 25Tacoma, WA · 139 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $12,540–$15,810/mo
View full evaluation →21
Linden Grove Health Care Center
Scout 16Puyallup, WA · 130 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $12,540–$15,810/mo
View full evaluation →Frequently asked questions
How much does senior living cost in Tacoma, WA?
In the Tacoma, WA area, assisted living typically runs $5,790–$9,050/month (median $7,240), memory care $6,650–$10,390/month (median $8,310), and skilled nursing $12,540–$15,810/month (median $13,790) — local estimates built from published survey medians adjusted for area prices. A free Haven advisor can pinpoint exact pricing for communities that fit your budget.
What are the best senior living communities in Tacoma, WA?
Ranked purely by objective federal data (star ratings, staffing, inspections — rankings cannot be bought), the top-rated communities in Tacoma, WA right now are Heron's Key, Tacoma Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Rainier Rehabilitation. The full ranked list of 21 communities is on this page.
How are the 21 communities on this page rated?
Every skilled nursing community is scored with our Haven Scout Score, a composite built from official CMS Care Compare data — overall star rating, health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures — plus safety signals like fines and citation history. We rank by objective data, not by who pays us.
Is Haven really free for families?
Yes. Haven is always free for families. When we help a family find and move into the right community, that community pays us a referral fee. You never pay anything, and we show every licensed community in the area — not just paying partners.
What's the difference between assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing?
Assisted living helps with daily activities while preserving independence. Memory care is a secured setting with specially trained staff for dementia. Skilled nursing provides 24/7 licensed medical care and rehab. Not sure which fits? Take our free 2-minute care assessment.