Life Manor Independent Living (Mountainside) sits on the east side of the Parkside building in Tacoma, WA, and offers both independent and assisted living services for seniors who want comfort and support but also like to do things for themselves, and the building is only two stories tall, so there aren't too many steps to deal with. The community has studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, and each one is designed to feel spacious with lots of natural light, walk-in showers in the newer units, and kitchenettes that come with a sink, fridge, and microwave, plus every resident gets a private bathroom and extra storage space, and there's 24/7 laundry facilities if folks need them, and some apartments even allow small pets under 35 pounds.
Monthly housekeeping is provided and staff can help with daily personal care, dressing, and medication management if a resident needs that-but folks who just want independence can stick to the basic services, and there's healthcare staffing on site for extra support, as well as 12 to 16 hours of nursing available and a 24-hour call system in case of emergencies. The grounds have flowers, benches, and a rose garden, and there are lots of places to sit outside or enjoy the garden when the weather's nice, while inside, you can spend time in the clubhouse, library, lounge, fitness room, gaming room, or computer center, and there's also a beauty salon and barbershop for easy grooming.
The community puts a big focus on keeping everyone social and active, so there's a full schedule of wellness programs, arts and crafts, educational events, devotional services, outing trips, and holiday gatherings, and people can use transportation shuttles to reach supermarkets like Walmart, go out to eat, or run errands, and the meals are served in the dining room with menus that adjust for different dietary needs or tastes. Covered parking is an option for anyone who wants to pay the extra fee, and the place is close to things like hospitals, retail stores, banks, restaurants, and parks, so you really don't have to go far to get what you need.
There's help available for personal care, laundry, and dry cleaning, and the staff stays on site to keep an eye on safety and building maintenance, and folks who've got visitors will find guest parking so family or friends can come by. Apartments have cable TV and wifi, and safety features like sprinkler systems and handicap accessibility are facts of daily life here. Residents can use common spaces indoors and outdoors, and there's a real effort to build a community where people can meet new friends, stay active, and feel like they belong, whether they're there for full-time living or just taking advantage of temporary respite care services for a short visit.
