Panorama sits in Lacey, Washington, and is a large senior living community that's been around a long time and is set up for folks who need all different levels of care, so you've got independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, and a full rehabilitation center on the same campus, which does make things easier if your health needs change, and the nursing home there has a five-star rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, which some people care a lot about. There's a very long waitlist, sometimes two to eight years or even more, with different wait times depending on if you want a studio, one-bedroom or two-bedroom apartment, or one of the other home options, like a single-family home, duplex, or multiplex house, and there's also apartments, so people have plenty of choices on where to live inside the community.
Panorama offers a wide range of healthcare services, including help for people who can't walk on their own, people needing diabetic care, and incontinence care, plus meals are provided with options for vegetarian or kosher diets, and the rooms come with wheelchair accessible bathrooms and showers for safety and comfort. Folks have a lot of dining choices because the campus has all sorts of restaurants, and whether you like Asian food or pizza, buffet, or something more Western like hamburgers, you'll probably find something you like, and for people with a sweet tooth or who enjoy a daily routine, there are also cafes, a cupcake bakery, tea rooms, and even bubble tea shops and ice cream places.
The amenities are plentiful, and there are both indoor and outdoor spaces like a swimming pool, game rooms, courtyards, gardens, a computer lab, billiards room, art studio, and a woodworking shop that several residents love; plus, you'll find unique spots like a pea patch garden for those who like to get their hands in the dirt, a big library, a TV studio, and an auditorium for community events and entertainment. Panorama is pet-friendly, allowing dogs and cats with certain weight limits, and there are even pet care services, which helps people keep their companions.
The campus has regular transportation services, both free and paid, and parking for residents' cars, so leaving for appointments or shopping trips isn't a big problem, and inside the community, there's housekeeping and laundry services to make daily chores easier, all while social services, staff support, and 24-hour security help keep everyone safe and cared for. The community uses a continuum of care model, which means residents can move to different areas for more or less support as their needs change, and there are specialized programs for those who need different kinds of medical or personal care, plus urgent response available around the clock. Folks looking to stay active can join resident groups covering health, wellness, arts, entertainment, aquatic and fitness, and dining. With maintenance-free living, support for daily tasks, and a range of gathering spaces, Panorama tries to give every resident practical help and a sense of community, even if getting in can take some patience due to the long waitlist.
