GenCare Lifestyle Federal Way sits in a lively neighborhood close to downtown Tacoma, Federal Way shops, Steel Lake Park, Madrona Park, and the Federal Way Performing Arts Center, and also has easy access to future light rail transit, so residents get out and about pretty easily if they want. This community offers a wide range of living options like independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, respite stays, and it's a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), meaning residents can get more help if their needs change over time while staying in the same community. The campus features 108 newly renovated studio, one-, and two-bedroom apartments that each come with kitchenettes, washers and dryers, air conditioning, emergency pull cords, and walk-in showers. There are also 33 memory care suites with their own specialized dining and activity areas plus a lovely outdoor courtyard.
There's a strong focus on staying active, with a Whole Life Living™ program that encourages wellness through both personalized and holistic support, and there are plenty of things to do like community gardening, walking on scenic paths, enjoying the fitness center with bikes and weights, reading in a large library, joining friends in the game room, socializing in the bistro, using the hair salon, or relaxing near the pond. The team encourages both indoor and outdoor activities, with a full calendar of events, local outings, onsite devotional services, and weekly happy hours with live entertainment.
GenCare Lifestyle Federal Way gets good ratings from residents and families, with a recent community score of 9.3, and stands out for its welcoming, vibrant, and social atmosphere. Meals are made fresh and provided daily with flexible all-day dining and special menus for different dietary needs like gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan, and diabetic options. Residents can bring their pets, enjoy both indoor and outdoor shared areas, and there's plenty of parking for those who drive.
Support is available for aging in place; nurses and doctors are on call, with nurses and podiatrists on staff, dentist services, a homecare team, and 12-16 hours of nursing care and supervision per day plus a 24-hour call system. Staff helps residents with daily needs like bathing, dressing, and medication. Therapies like physical, occupational, and speech are available, along with hospice and respite care when needed. Transportation is offered through a community shuttle.
The apartments go month-to-month with no expensive buy-in, and weekly housekeeping plus on-site maintenance give residents more free time for activities. GenCare also has technology-based engagement programs like Sagely and iN2LiN2L to help keep everyone involved, purpose-driven, and connected, while Rippl Care is available for on-demand behavioral health needs tied to Alzheimer's and dementia. ElderLife Financial resources are there to help families understand how to pay for senior living.
Residents must meet a minimum age requirement to join. In short, GenCare Lifestyle Federal Way provides a wide range of care on one campus, offers many options for daily life and support, and tries to keep things comfortable and lively for everyone who lives there.
