Cascade Park Gardens sits in Tacoma on a peaceful property, offering a private, cozy setting for seniors who may need help with daily tasks or memory support, and the whole building is three stories tall, so the community feels like a small neighborhood more than a big institution, with folks coming and going, staff nearby, and the sort of everyday rhythm you'd expect. Residents here get help if they need it-there's supervision for things like grooming and toileting, reminders, and standby assistance for those who need one- or two-person help, or even mechanical lift transfers, which means people with greater needs don't have to move out. It's a mixed community for males and females, with private and semi-private rooms, and places for pets as well, since they're pet-friendly, as long as you observe their pet policies, and all indoor spaces are non-smoking. The showers are wheelchair accessible and the common areas, both inside and outside, let people move around freely, especially those using wheelchairs.
They take safety seriously, with features like fire sprinklers, smoke alarms, emergency call systems, and a locked building for memory care, with bracelets and a computerized alert system to prevent wandering, so people with Alzheimer's or dementia have both freedom and protection. The staff are awake and around 24 hours a day, and there's a nurse on staff and a doctor on call, plus visits from podiatrists, dentists, and others as you need them. Folks get skilled nursing care, diabetes and medication management, support for incontinence, and they can accommodate someone who's a behavioral or elopement risk. They welcome residents needing assisted living, memory care, respite, or hospice, and Medicaid covers much of the cost, since they're part of the Specialized Dementia Care Program and the building is licensed under #1063. The community can provide for 85 assisted living beds and 83 memory care beds.
Daily life is steady and keeps people involved. There are vegetarian meal options and menus can support folks needing low or no sodium or sugar, and the kitchen pays special attention to good ingredients. Activities run all day, with things like art and yoga classes, trips out and about, trivia, devotional services both here and at local places, and programs focused on pets and horticulture. They also have outings, day trips, and group gatherings, many adapted for those with memory impairment so everyone can join in. Rooms are maintained and cleaned weekly, and there's a beautician on site and parking for residents. The staff focus a lot on knowing each person, building care plans around their interests and needs, so it doesn't feel one-size-fits-all. For those facing memory loss, there are extra programs for engagement, brain fitness, and purposeful activities that help keep spirits up and minds as sharp as possible. Residents get the chance to stay in the same place even if their care needs increase, which brings a sense of ease and home. Cascade Park Gardens is owned and run by Cascade Park Communities and is open Monday to Friday during office hours. The staff here really do try to create a warm, calm place with support, structure, and plenty of things that give life a pattern and purpose, all while keeping the place as clean and as problem-free as they can.
