Golden Age Adult Family Home

    4515 N Bristol St, Tacoma, WA, 98407
    4.3 · 7 reviews
    • Assisted living
    • Memory care
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    3.0

    Caring staff but leadership problems

    I'm grateful my grandmother received loving, home-like care - the staff (especially Lynette) were caring, communicative, and cooperative with our family, which gave us real peace of mind. However, we encountered troubling management issues - visitation restrictions, poor meals/stove problems, and verbal-abuse incidents - which I reported to Adult Protective Services and the State Ombudsman. Overall, wonderful caregivers but leadership/policy problems need fixing.

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    4.29 · 7 reviews

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      4.2
    • Staff

      4.2
    • Meals

      1.0
    • Amenities

      4.3
    • Value

      4.3

    Pros

    • Caring, compassionate staff
    • Staff availability and responsiveness in emergencies
    • Strong communication from specific staff (Lynette)
    • Supportive hospice cooperation and follow-up after death
    • Home-like, family atmosphere
    • Leadership and clear direction to caregivers
    • Enjoyable daily living and social activities
    • Provides peace of mind to families
    • Respectful interactions among many residents and staff
    • Some residents highly recommend the facility

    Cons

    • Allegations of verbal abuse reported by some reviewers
    • Management reportedly imposing visiting restrictions/visitation bans
    • State Ombudsman and Adult Protective Services involvement
    • Specific staff incident referenced (Jennifer Wick)
    • Inconsistent meal quality (repeated top ramen / poor meals)
    • Maintenance issues (stove maintenance problem)
    • Reports of 'power-tripping' or authoritarian management style
    • Potential regulatory risk (reports of possible shutdown)

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment in the reviews is mixed but weighted toward positive experiences with direct caregiving. Multiple reviewers emphasize that caregivers are caring, compassionate, and available when needed — phrases such as "lifesavers," "peace of mind," and "well taken care of" recur. Several family members single out staff members (notably Lynette) for clear, timely communication and for being cooperative and supportive, including through difficult periods like hospice and bereavement. Many comments describe the environment as home-like and family-oriented, with respectful interactions between residents and staff and leadership that provides direction to caregivers. Daily living and social activities are called enjoyable, and at least one resident is noted as enjoying simple comforts like ramen, which some families report fondly.

    However, there are serious and recurring negative concerns that prospective families should consider. Multiple summaries reference management-related issues: visiting restrictions or bans, a perception of "power-tripping" management, and at least one named staff incident (Jennifer Wick) that prompted escalation. Reviews mention involvement of the State Ombudsman and reports to Adult Protective Services, and even an assertion of potential shutdown. These are significant red flags because they suggest previous regulatory or safety concerns and family conflict with administrative decisions. The reviews also show inconsistent accounts about abuse: some explicitly state there was no physical or verbal abuse, while others report verbal abuse and that they had to report issues. This mixed reporting indicates variability in individual experiences and possibly inconsistent standards or enforcement.

    Dining and facility maintenance appear to be another area of mixed feedback. A few reviewers complain about poor meals, with "top ramen" cited specifically as an example of inadequate dining. Conversely, at least one reviewer notes a resident enjoyed ramen, suggesting some residents may be satisfied or that expectations differ. There is also a maintenance issue mentioned (stove maintenance) which, while seemingly isolated, contributes to concerns about facility upkeep when combined with other complaints.

    Taken together, the pattern is one of strong direct caregiving and individualized attention from many staff members, which provides comfort and confidence to multiple families, juxtaposed with administrative and safety concerns that have escalated to external oversight in some cases. The facility is described by some as providing outstanding, family-like care with staff who stay in touch even after a resident’s death, while other accounts describe management practices and incidents serious enough to involve regulatory bodies.

    Recommendation for readers: if considering this facility, weigh the positive reports of caregiving, communication, hospice support, and a home-like atmosphere against the serious management and safety concerns. Ask the facility for current status on Ombudsman or APS investigations, any corrective actions taken, their visiting policy, staffing stability, meal plans, maintenance procedures, and references from recent families. Verifying licensing, recent inspection reports, and outcomes of the referenced complaints will help clarify whether the positive caregiver experience aligns with safe, consistently managed operations.

    Location

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    About Golden Age Adult Family Home

    Golden Age Adult Family Home sits in a quiet North Tacoma neighborhood, offering care for seniors in a small, home-like setting that focuses mainly on dementia and Alzheimer's, though there's support for other needs such as mental health and developmental disabilities. This adult family home holds a license (#751994) for up to six residents and offers both private and shared rooms, with shared options for women only, and there's a special private room at the back for added privacy, plus every one of those rooms comes with a TV and Roku streaming, while WiFi and cable are throughout the house alongside kitchens or kitchenettes and easy laundry access just across the hall. Residents get choices, with independent and assisted living, memory care, long-term care, respite care, home health, and even hospice services available, all in the same place with a focus on safety features like sprinklers, wheelchair-accessible showers, and safety rails.

    Golden Age takes Medicaid and has published prices available if you ask, and for those with long term care insurance there are options too. Care runs 24 hours a day with licensed nurses on site, and residents can see a podiatrist, dentist, or doctor when needed, plus there are therapists for speech, physical needs, and occupational support. Staff pay special attention to dementia and Alzheimer's, getting to know every resident's history and needs so they can give care that fits. Meals here are nutritious and made with good ingredients, served in the dining room or sometimes during activities both onsite and off, like arts and crafts, social games, music events, trips, or even church outings, and there's a strong focus on keeping people happy and active, whether in fitness spaces, the game room, or the garden.

    Pets are allowed, there's a beauty and barber shop in the home, and every resident has access to transportation services, personal care assistants, medication help, bathing, grooming, and simple daily support like nutrition and hygiene. The home offers social activities, education programs, and resident feedback is collected regularly. Parking is easy for visitors, with hours from 9:00am to 8:00pm, and security's kept tight. Accommodations come in studio, single, or two-bedroom layouts, and shared rooms are always for women. The staff are known for their kindness, and they help residents keep up with favorite routines and them for activities. This place has won the Best of Senior Living and Best of Senior Living All Star Awards, mostly because people feel comfortable and well cared-for here. There's always a sense of welcome and personal attention, and you find a wide mix of seniors, mostly women, since only female residents can share a room. The goal's always to provide comfort, safety, and care in a peaceful home that values health and personal happiness.

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