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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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4 star
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8.3
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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

4970 Main St, Tacoma, WA 98407

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Pet friendly

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Care types offered

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Amenities
at Gencare Lifestyle Tacoma at Point Ruston

Healthcare Services

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

Meals & Dining

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

Room Amenities

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

Community Amenities

On-site dining options

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

Transportation & parking

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

Pets

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

Common areas

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

Recreational areas

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

Services

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

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Activities

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

Reviews

for Gencare Lifestyle Tacoma at Point Ruston

8.4Review score7 reviews
8.4
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4 star
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3 star
14%
2 star
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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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Gencare Lifestyle Tacoma at Point Ruston offers Studio, 1 Bedroom and 2 Bedrooms. Learn more.

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