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Gencare Lifestyle Tacoma at Point Ruston

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4970 Main St, Tacoma, WA 98407

8.4
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8.4
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8.6
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My loved one is a resident at Gencare Lifestyle Tacoma and things have been very good so far. The cleanliness and friendliness are great! The food and activities are also great.

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Gencare Lifestyle Tacoma at Point Ruston

At Gencare Lifestyle Tacoma at Point Ruston, seniors reside in a waterfront retreat. The views of Commencement Bay found in the modern six-story building allow residents to enjoy a refined retirement experience. Near the Point Ruston Historical Ferry and the Waterfront Market, this Gencare Lifestyle branch is in an idyllic location.

Tacoma, Washington, is home to many natural attractions and creature comforts. Residents and visitors alike can enjoy the local restaurants and bars together after meandering through one of the many public parks. Point Ruston and Point Defiance combined offer attractions such as the Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium, Japanese Garden,  and the Fort Nisqually Living History museum. This area of Tacoma also has easy access to local hospitals and shops.

Gencare Lifestyle Tacoma at Point Ruston offers a continuum of services. This includes retirement living, assisted living, and memory care. Respite stays are also offered. In the memory care community, there are 24 suites that each have a private patio. The remaining 135 apartments throughout the rest of the community are available in studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans. Each apartment comes with a kitchen, walk-in shower, and laundry appliances. Regardless of the level of care required, each resident can take...

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Senior living options offered

Assisted Living

Memory Care

Independent Living

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Gencare Lifestyle Tacoma at Point Ruston community exterior
Gencare Lifestyle Tacoma at Point Ruston

4970 Main St, Tacoma, WA 98407

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5 S G St, Tacoma, WA 98405

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Active promotion

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Pet friendly

Yes

Pet friendly

Yes

Pet friendly

Yes

Pet friendly

Yes

Bathing/dressing

Yes

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No

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Yes

Bathing/dressing

Yes

Household chores

Yes

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No

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Household chores

Yes

Mobility monitoring or transfers

Yes

Mobility monitoring or transfers

No

Mobility monitoring or transfers

Yes

Mobility monitoring or transfers

Yes

Care types offered

3

Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living

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3

Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living

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3

Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living

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4

Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Adult Day Services

Amenities
at Gencare Lifestyle Tacoma at Point Ruston

Healthcare Services

  • Memory Care
  • Staffing & Ancillary Services
  • High Acuity Care
  • Incontinence Care
  • Medication Management
  • Diabetic Care
  • Non-Ambulatory Care

Meals & Dining

  • Low / No Sodium
  • Guest Meals
  • Anytime Dining
  • Gluten-free
  • Organic
  • Vegan
  • Special Dining Programs
  • No Sugar
  • Vegetarian
  • Room Service
  • Restaurant Style Dining
  • International Cuisine
  • Meals Provided
  • Professional Chef

Room Amenities

  • Handicap Accessible
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
  • Kitchenette
  • Full kitchen
  • Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
  • Air Conditioned
  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Wheelchair Accessible Showers
  • Ground Floor Units

Community Amenities

On-site dining options

  • Café or Bistro
  • Bar or Pub
  • Private Dining Room

Transportation & parking

  • Covered Parking
  • Transportation at Cost
  • Complimentary Transportation
  • Uncovered Parking
  • Resident Parking Available
  • Property Convenient to Public Transit

Pets

  • Weight Limit (lbs)
  • Cats Allowed
  • Dogs Allowed

Common areas

  • Private Bath
  • Indoor Atrium
  • Barber Shop
  • Computer or Media Center
  • Main Street Shops
  • Central Fireplace
  • Butterfly garden / Hummingbird garden
  • TV Lounge
  • Beauty Salon
  • Indoor Common Areas
  • Library
  • Outside Patio
  • Meeting Room

Recreational areas

  • Swimming Pool
  • Jacuzzi
  • Golf Course or Putting Green
  • Movie or Theater Room
  • Woodworking Shop
  • Fitness Center
  • Ballroom
  • Piano or Organ
  • Raised Garden Beds
  • Game Room
  • Billiards Lounge
  • Arts and Crafts Center

Services

  • Beautician
  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning
  • Housekeeping
  • Grocery Shopping and Errands

Languages spoken

  • Spanish
  • English

Activities

  • Current Events Club
  • Sensory-based Programs
  • Brain fitness / Dakim
  • Live Dance or Theater Performances
  • Visiting Rabbi
  • Bridge Club
  • Mormon/LDS Services
  • Wii Bowling
  • Reminiscence Programs
  • Wine Tasting
  • Live Well Programs
  • Devotional Activities On-Site
  • Community Service Organizations
  • Stretching Classes
  • Cards / Pinochle Club
  • Yoga / Chair Yoga
  • Water Aerobics
  • Birthday Parties
  • Intergenerational Programs
  • Live Musical Performances
  • Light Therapy Programs
  • Men's Club
  • Quilting or Sewing Club
  • Forever Fit
  • Trivia Games
  • Protestant Services
  • Other Religious Services
  • BBQs or Picnics
  • Catholic Services
  • Book Club
  • Jewish Services
  • Happy Hour
  • Walking Club
  • Dances
  • Art Classes
  • Holiday Parties
  • Tai Chi
  • Cooking Club
  • Community Service Programs
  • Bible Study Group
  • Cooking Classes
  • Pet-focused Programs
  • Christian Services
  • Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
  • Visiting Chaplain or Priest
  • Montessori Programs
  • Karaoke
  • Activities Off-site
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Devotional Activities Offsite
  • Qi Gong
  • Activities On-site

Reviews

for Gencare Lifestyle Tacoma at Point Ruston

8.4Review score7 reviews
8.4
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5 star
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4 star
43%
3 star
14%
2 star
0%
1 star
14%
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A Place for Mom has scored Gencare Lifestyle Tacoma at Point Ruston with 8.4 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 7 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Gencare Lifestyle Tacoma at Point Ruston has 7 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 3.7 out of 5.
Overall Rating
3.7
Cleanliness
4.5
Friendliness
5.0
Care Services
4.3
Staff
4.8
Meals & Dining
5.0
Activities
4.7
Value for Cost
4.3
A Place for Mom has scored Gencare Lifestyle Tacoma at Point Ruston with 8.4 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 7 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Gencare Lifestyle Tacoma at Point Ruston has 7 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 3.7 out of 5.
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Anonymous - Family/friend
Assisted Living
March 14, 2024
4.0
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Our Experience
My loved one is a resident at Gencare Lifestyle Tacoma and things have been very good so far. The cleanliness and friendliness are great! The food and activities are also great.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
4
Staff
4
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
4
Anonymous - Family/friend
Assisted Living
October 30, 2023
4.0
Verified Review
Our Experience
My loved one's were previously residents at Gencare Lifestyle Tacoma at Point Ruston and overall their experience at this facility was good. The cleanliness and friendliness were good. The care services, meals, activities and value for cost were all very good. However, there were significant issues with staff turnover at this facility. The staff turnover was particularly noticeable in the nursing care office and in food service.
L.E.M. - Resident/client
Assisted Living
April 24, 2023
5.0
Verified Review
Recommend highly.
The staff at Gencare are very accommodating and working quite hard as we begin to come out of Covid. From the first day here, management has tried to handle any problems quickly and with all residents in mind.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
Niki - Family/friend
Assisted Living
April 18, 2023
5.0
Verified Review
Amazing staff and warm, welcoming community.
The staff at Gencare are amazing and attentive. They knew my dad's name from day one . All of the staff are just incredibly warm, attentive and kind.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Value for Cost
5
Anonymous - Toured community
Assisted Living
March 10, 2023
1.0
Verified Review
My Tour Experience at Gencare Lifestyle Tacoma at Point Ruston
First, I eliminated Gencare Lifestyle immediately. I could not find parking in that chaotic environment. I cancelled my appointment because of this happening.
Anonymous - Family/friend
Assisted Living
February 8, 2023
3.0
Verified Review
Needs some improvement but very nice facility
I would tell others to make sure they give them the medications the need and do their laundry - they aren't very good at that.
Cleanliness
3
Friendliness
5
Care Services
3
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
4
Value for Cost
3
Anonymous - Toured community
Assisted Living
August 18, 2022
4.0
Verified Review
Review for Gencare Lifestyle Tacoma at Point Ruston
I wanted my loved one to feel at home, and not just feel like another tenant.
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  • Know the Washington regulations for Assisted Living: Each state has its own laws and inspections processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Depending on your state, you may even be able to look up inspection reports for the community(ies) you’re considering. Learn more about Washington regulations for Assisted Living.

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Gencare Lifestyle Tacoma at Point Ruston offers Studio, 1 Bedroom and 2 Bedrooms. Learn more.

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