Located at the bottom of Mount Rainier, the city of Tacoma sits along the shores of Commencement Bay in South Puget Sound. Tacoma senior living residents can take advantage of all this international port city has to offer, including a wealth of arts and cultural opportunities, affordable living and stunning natural views.

Tacoma Recreation

There is no shortage of recreational activities to keep assisted living residents occupied. For shopping excursions, many seniors head to Lakewood Towne Center which is home to several big-name retailers. Seniors can also catch a matinee at the Loews Lakewood Town Center movie theaters, located in the mall.

For those who want to spend time in the great outdoors, Point Defiance Park is Tacoma's largest park with over 700 acres of natural beauty and scenic views. Tacoma senior living residents can explore the park and any one of its many attractions including Owen Beach, art in the park and a restaurant.

Tacoma Activities

All assisted living facilities offer their own programs and activities, but seniors may also take advantage of the offerings of two Tacoma-area seniors centers: the Beacon Activity Center and the Lighthouse Activity Center. Both centers offer a variety of educational classes on such topics as cooking, knitting and foreign languages. They also offer scheduled outings to various attractions around the city.

These excursions could take seniors to any one of the many casinos in the Tacoma area including the Emerald Queen Casino. In addition to casino games, they also host live performances from prominent comedians, musicians and other performers.

Tacoma Medical Facilities

Residents of Tacoma senior living communities have access to some of the best medical care in the region. At St. Joseph Medical Center seniors receive quality medical care through the Franciscan Health System. St. Joseph offers specialized treatment in dialysis, cancer, spine and heart conditions. They also have a 24-hour emergency center for any unexpected medical emergencies.

Tacoma residents are also served by Multicare, a non-profit healthcare organization which operates four hospitals in the Tacoma area: Allenmore Hospital, Good Samaritan Hospital, Mary Bridge Children's Hospital and Tacoma General Hospital. Seniors have access to doctors in virtually every medical specialty to help them live full, healthy lives.

Tacoma Transportation

While many assisted living communities will provide their own transportation to residents, the city of Tacoma is serviced by the public transportation agency, Pierce Transit. Buses serve Tacoma and other cities within Pierce County. Residents can also travel to areas outside of Tacoma using the regional Sound Transit double-decker buses or light rail trains that provide service to and from Seattle.

For seniors with disabilities, Pierce Transit's Shuttle program can provide door-to-door service from a Tacoma assisted living facility to anywhere within the city. The shuttles are oversized to accommodate wheelchairs and are available to those who meet conditions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

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