Sunset Gardens sits over on 201 27th Avenue SE in Puyallup, Washington, and while the full name sometimes reads as Sunset Garden Apartments, folks around here seem to use both names, and what you get is a senior housing community that puts real focus on affordable living without cutting out the basics or leaving out the care some folks need, and it's designed for older adults who want either some independence or a little support with daily life, offering apartments under Low Income Housing Tax Credit, or LIHTC, which is a help for seniors with limited income, and the property is pet-friendly so people's dogs and cats are welcome, and there's a pretty large dog run out back, which staff keep up and even make a habit of learning pets' names, which a lot of people appreciate, and the grounds are looked after, staying tidy for the folks who live there, with a smoke-free policy inside but some places outside for smokers.
There are studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom layouts, and all apartments come with full kitchens, bigger bathtubs, and something people seem to like is that the living rooms get a lot of light, while bedrooms stay more private and quiet at the back, and whether you want to be near other people or keep to yourself, there's space to suit both, and you get easy access to parks, walking paths, Bradley Lake, and Wildwood Park, so if you like being outside or strolling, it's not far at all, plus you'll find stores and restaurants pretty close, so groceries and errands don't take too long-makes living there easier.
The place calls itself active senior living, and the aim is to keep social and independent lifestyles possible, so you'll see planned activities, a resident portal online for news and support, and a homepage that lets people check features, get directions, or reach out for help, and there is employment info too, for folks looking for work in a senior care setting, plus services can include assisted living, independent living, memory care for those needing help with dementia, care homes for round-the-clock help, and even options for home care aide visits, and recently there's been training around "Elevate Assisted Living" to help staff keep up quality.
The apartments are set up for seniors, some needing live-in help with things like bathing or dressing, and the place also connects to outside social and housing networks so people can find what they need, and there's an application process where you'll be asked for identification, proof of income, references, and there's a credit and criminal background check, plus a nonrefundable application fee between $25-$50, all with direct contact with community managers, and fair housing standards are followed according to HUD and equal opportunity rules.
Sunset Gardens lands around the 17th highest rated in the city, scoring about 7 out of 10 on average, promising some security and comfort but not aiming for flash, so people who want simple, solid, and affordable living with occasional care in an easy spot in Puyallup usually find it meets their needs.
