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    $4,000/month

    Spring Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care

    6856 Portland Ave E, Tacoma, WA 98404
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing

    Compassionate care, clean rooms, peace

    I placed my mom here and have been very pleased with the compassionate, family-like staff and strong, caring leadership. They made the transition easy, communicate quickly, deliver knowledgeable memory care, keep rooms clean, serve good meals, and offer engaging activities. Staff consistently went above and beyond and gave our family real peace of mind - I'd recommend this community.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Memory care community services

    • Mild cognitive impairment
    • Specialized memory care programming

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    4.22·(60)

    Overall rating

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

      4.6
    • Staff

      4.6
    • Meals

      4.3
    • Amenities

      3.7
    • Value

      2.0

    Pros

    • Compassionate, attentive caregiving staff
    • Home-like, family-oriented atmosphere
    • Engaging activities and regular outings
    • Varied, well-prepared meals
    • On-site memory-care neighborhood
    • Clean, well-maintained common areas
    • Private rooms with ensuite and kitchenettes
    • Accessible salon, library, and recreational spaces
    • Available rehabilitation/therapy resources
    • Knowledgeable and personally involved leadership
    • Strong staff–resident relationships
    • Holiday and special-event programming

    Cons

    • Compromised staffing levels and scheduling consistency
    • Gaps in medication-management and clinical oversight
    • Delays in responding to acute medical needs
    • Inconsistent facility maintenance and environmental-safety oversight
    • Variable cleanliness standards across units
    • Billing and refund processing errors
    • Variable customer-service and administrative communication
    • Neighborhood safety and access concerns
    • Inconsistent activity-programming intensity

    Summary of reviews

    Reviews present a mixed but instructive portrait of Spring Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care. Many families and residents emphasize compassionate, hands-on caregiving and a home-like atmosphere; they describe warm staff–resident relationships, personalized attention from nurses and aides, and leadership that is accessible and engaged. The community's amenities — including a library, activity and exercise rooms, salon services, holiday meals, and on-site memory-care — are frequently cited as strengths that support residents' social engagement and quality of life.

    Care quality and staff performance are core points of praise and concern. Numerous accounts highlight attentive, patient-centered care, clear care-plan explanations, and proactive incident communication when leadership is involved. At the same time, recurring operational concerns center on staffing consistency and clinical oversight: reviewers cite scheduling gaps, missed medications or delays in administering care, and occasions where acute needs were not addressed promptly. These patterns suggest variability in day-to-day clinical reliability that prospective families should assess directly.

    Dining and activities are generally described positively. Meals receive favorable comments for variety and quality, and programing — art, puzzles, manicures, Bingo, and field trips — is often noted as creative and engaging. Some families, however, would like increased activity frequency or more consistent programming in certain units, indicating variability in how active daily schedules are maintained across the community.

    The physical environment and amenities are another area of mixed impressions. Many reviewers praise cleanliness, recent memory-care renovations, and larger private rooms with ensuites and small kitchenettes. Conversely, there are reports suggesting inconsistent cleaning standards in parts of the facility and occasional maintenance oversights that have affected safety or comfort. The facility’s location also raises neighborhood-safety and access concerns for some visitors and families.

    Management and administrative practices receive divergent assessments. Several reviewers single out current or past directors (by name) as highly effective, communicative, and compassionate; others describe unhelpful or dismissive front-desk interactions, slow responses from management, and billing or refund issues. These contrasting accounts point to variability in administrative responsiveness and the importance of clarifying billing practices, leadership stability, and communication protocols during tours.

    Overall, Spring Ridge shows clear strengths in caregiving culture, social programming, and on-site memory-care amenities, balanced against operational weaknesses around staffing consistency, medication and clinical oversight, maintenance follow-through, and administrative reliability. Prospective residents and families should arrange an in-person visit, ask specific questions about current staffing ratios and turnover, medication-administration procedures, recent maintenance logs, incident-communication workflows, and billing policies, and seek references from current families to gauge whether the facility’s current performance aligns with their priorities.

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    Location

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    Spring Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care is located at 6856 Portland Ave E, Tacoma, WA, 98404.

    About Spring Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care

    Spring Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care sits in Tacoma, Washington, and has 75 licensed beds for seniors needing assisted living, memory care, or respite care. The staff is trained to handle both mental health and memory care needs, and nurses help residents with medical needs and daily living activities like bathing and dressing. There's a dedicated activity director who leads programs based on resident interests, with life enrichment options like Montessori-style activities, arts and crafts, social events, group outings, and health and wellness programs, and the monthly calendar always includes something to look forward to, plus one-on-one time gets special attention. The community has private studio, single, and two-bedroom apartments, and some have full kitchens for residents wanting a bit more independence, while cable TV, washers and dryers, and safety features like handrails and a sprinkler system are standard.

    The full-time chef works with a dietitian to prepare three homestyle meals a day, and residents can enjoy meals together in communal dining spaces, with special diets accommodated. There's transportation for medical appointments and general trips, as well as support with medications and personalized personal care by assistants, walking and wheelchair help, and regular safety and wellness checks. Housekeeping, laundry, and maintenance keep things tidy and running well. The property has outdoor walking and hiking areas, a secure memory care garden, a game room, salon and barbershop, fitness center, Wi-Fi, guest parking, and pet therapy programs shown by residents visiting with animals, and pets are allowed. The facility's environment aims for warmth and a sense of family, with staff who actively interact with residents and often communicate with family if a care need or incident arises.

    Spring Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care offers a range of assisted living and memory care services, including medication management and long-term care insurance options, and Medicaid is accepted at a rate of about 34%. The award-winning community has been recognized for best activities and senior living care, but a community score of 6.0 reflects only a single review. The executive director is Lanette Lara, and the facility is owned by Benicia Senior Living. Residents experience both privacy in their apartments and chances for group activities in common areas, with a strong focus on dignity, respect, independence, and safety. Programs and amenities align with senior needs, and there's easy access to the surrounding Tacoma area. Virtual tours are available on the community website, and there are separate phone numbers for pricing, availability, and resident or staff use. The environment feels close-knit and supportive, and rooms are cozy and always kept neat.

    People often ask...

    Spring Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $4,000 per month.

    Spring Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care offers assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing.

    There are 52 photos of Spring Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care on Mirador.

    The full address for this community is 6856 Portland Ave E, Tacoma, WA 98404.

    No, Spring Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

    Safety & Compliance

    In Washington, the Department of Social & Health Services licenses assisted living and adult family homes, publishing inspection, investigation, and fire-safety reports.

    License number2160
    StatusOp
    Facility typeAssisted Living Facility
    Capacity75 residents
    ExpiresDecember 31st, 2026
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    Inspection Reports

    14

    Reports

    49

    Citations

    0

    Complaints

    3

    Years

    05 Aug 2025Life Safety
    Observed widespread deficiencies in fire protection systems, inspections, and egress, with missing records and testing not provided. Issued disapproval due to noncompliance.
    • IFC 701.6 (2021)Recordkeeping for fire-resistance-rated construction assemblies
    • IFC 705.2 (2021); NFPA 80Fire door inspection/maintenance requirements
    • IFC 705.2.4 (2021)Door self-closing and latching for corridor doors
    • IFC 708.1 (2021)Penetration sealing and firestop
    • IFC 903.5 (2021)Sprinkler system documentation/testing
    • IFC 906.6 (2021)Fire extinguisher obstruction
    • IFC 907.10 (2021)Smoke alarm maintenance
    • IFC 907.8 (2021); NFPA 72Fire alarm system maintenance testing
    • IFC 915.6 (2021) WACCarbon monoxide alarms maintenance
    • IFC 1032.10.1 (2021)Emergency lighting battery testing (monthly 30s)
    • IFC 1031.10.2 (2021)Emergency lighting battery testing (annual 90-min)
    • IFC 1032.2 (2021)Egress access obstructions
    • IFC 1032.5 (2021)Exit door identification
    • IFC 1203.4.3 (2021)Emergency power system testing
    • NFPA 10 Section 6.2.1Fire extinguisher inspection frequency
    • NFPA 72; NFPA 72 10.6.xFire alarm circuit breaker identification and lockout
    • NFPA 80 Fire Door Inspection and Testing (5.2.1-5.2.4)Fire door inspection/testing adequacy
    25 Mar 2025Life Safety
    A re-inspection found multiple deficiencies related to fire doors, alarm systems, drills, and egress components, with approval status disapproved.
    • NFPA 80Fire Door Inspection and Testing
    • WAC 212-12-044Fire Drill Frequency
    • IFC 705.2.4 2021Door Operation
    • IFC 907.8 2021Maintenance – Fire Alarm System
    • IFC 701.6 2021Unobstructed Exits/Extinguishers
    • IFC 907.10 2021Smoke Alarm Maintenance
    • IFC 1203.4.3 2021Records – Inspection and Maintenance
    • IFC 1031.10.2 2021Power Test
    28 Oct 2024Investigation
    Investigated bed bug-related issues and found two residents' rights were not protected, including confinement to a room and removal of a couch.
    • 388-78A-2660Rights of residents
    • RCW 70.129Resident rights
    01 Aug 2024Informal Dispute Resolution Letters
    Concluded enforcement action remains in place due to progress notes issues. Noted edits to records to clarify dates.
    • WAC 388-78A-2371Progress notes
    01 Jul 2024Informal Dispute Resolution Letters
    Initiated an IDR to contest cited WAC provisions and a civil fine, with the hearing scheduled and licensee leadership identified as participants.
    • WAC 388-78A-2371
    • WAC 388-78A-2210
    • WAC 388-78A-2610
    12 Jun 2024Investigation
    Identified deficiencies in medication management and infection control, including failure to investigate medication errors and to manage a respiratory outbreak.
    01 Jun 2024Enforcement Letters
    Investigated a complaint and cited a deficiency for failing to investigate, determine causes, and prevent recurrence after a resident health incident, resulting in a civil fine.
    • WAC 388-78A-2371(1)(2)(3)Investigations
    01 Apr 2024Enforcement Letters
    Cited a deficiency for failing to provide showers as agreed in the negotiated service agreement for three residents, resulting in a civil fine.
    • WAC 388-78A-2160Implementation of negotiated service agreement
    23 Oct 2023Investigation
    Found multiple deficiencies related to assessments, service plans, showering, and investigations. Cited violations against several requirements.
    • WAC 388-78A-2100On-going assessments
    • WAC 388-78A-2160Implementation of negotiated service agreement
    • WAC 388-78A-2090Full assessment topics
    • WAC 388-78A-2371Investigations
    11 Jul 2023Investigation
    Investigated the complaints and identified a lapse in anticoagulant administration leading to missed doses and a deficiency in medication services; the broccoli-related matter did not involve a failure in practice.
    • WAC 388-78A-2210 (2)Medication Services
    11 May 2023Investigation
    Investigated a complaint and found that staff did not complete background checks before working with residents.
    01 May 2023Investigation
    Investigated a complaint and found deficiencies related to medication administration, care plan updates, and the handling of an incident investigation.
    • WAC 388-78A-2371(2)Investigations – determine the circumstances of the event
    • Medication administration not provided as prescribed
    • Care plan not updated and signed by POA
    18 Apr 2023Informal Dispute Resolution Letters
    Edited the cited regulations after review to remove references to certain residents and a staff member; amended findings from an earlier review.
    • WAC 388-78A-2150
    • WAC 388-78A-2468
    18 Apr 2023Inspection
    Identified deficiencies included missing annual signing of negotiated service agreements and incomplete background checks.
    • WAC 388-78A-2150Signing negotiated service agreements
    • WAC 388-78A-2466Background checks
    • WAC 388-78A-2468Background checks - Employment

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