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Weatherly Inn in Tacoma, WA

Weatherly Inn is an assisted living and memory care community in Tacoma, WA.

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Weatherly Inn in Tacoma, WA

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  • Interior

    A cozy living room with a large sofa, armchairs, and warm lighting.

  • Decor

    A spacious and well-lit dining area with neatly arranged tables and chairs.

  • Living Room

    A cozy living room with bookshelves, a television, and stylish decor.

  • Bedroom

    A cozy bedroom with a neatly made bed, side tables with lamps, and a window letting in natural light.

  • Trees

    A serene courtyard with lush gardens and outdoor seating in front of an apartment building.

  • Windows

    A cozy and well-decorated living room featuring comfortable seating and warm lighting.

  • Dining

    A cozy dining space with a neatly set table and comfortable seating.

  • Garden

    Outdoor patio area with wooden furniture and potted plants.

  • Entrance

    The entrance of a hotel at night, featuring an awning with the letter 'W', surrounded by plants and a bench.

  • Cabinets

    A modern laundry room with a washer, dryer, and ample cabinet space.

6016 North Highlands Parkway, Tacoma, WA 98406

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.3 from 40 reviews
5 stars
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Overall Review of Weatherly Inn

differentiator 9 reviews mention this

Dining quality gets mixed feedback

Food is a frequent highlight, while a few residents raise serious concerns about handling and hygiene.

Several reviews say the meals are genuinely good, with residents describing better-than-cafeteria dining and staff who learn preferences. Others specifically mention dining room service and supportive waitstaff. At the same time, at least two reviews include hard negative claims about dining staff conduct and food handling in memory care. The community also offers restaurant-style dining and supports special diets.

  • A spacious and well-lit dining area with neatly arranged tables and chairs.
  • A cozy dining space with a neatly set table and comfortable seating.
common 24 reviews mention this

Staff care is repeatedly praised

Residents and families often describe staff as compassionate, attentive, and willing to help.

Across many reviews, families describe staff who are compassionate and knowledgeable, with help that extends beyond routine tasks. Multiple reviews mention respectful, patient care in assisted living and memory care, including staff noticing health issues and helping coordinate medical assistance. Several reviewers also talk about friendliness and how warmly they and their loved ones are welcomed. A small number of reviews express the opposite, describing poor care or misconduct, especially related to memory care.

common 8 reviews mention this

Activities keep residents engaged

Residents are consistently described as having plenty to do, including outings and on-site events.

Reviews frequently describe structured daily activities plus variety through music, celebrations, and games. Families also mention exercise classes and trips to local parks, restaurants, and attractions. One reviewer specifically describes an activities calendar that stays visible through a social page, making it easier to follow what is happening. The community also lists planned day trips, resident-run activities, and concierge services.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Memory care receives urgent warnings

Some reviews warn strongly against placing a loved one in memory care.

A couple of reviews raise serious concerns about memory care, describing a lack of care and problems with hygiene and conduct. One review also describes issues with special diets not being handled correctly. While many other reviews describe memory care as supportive, these warnings are specific and detailed enough to be hard to ignore. The community does offer specialized memory care programming and assistance with daily activities.

common 3 reviews mention this

Quiet neighborhood and outdoor options

Residents often mention an appealing outdoor setting and the chance to get out locally.

Several reviews describe a quiet neighborhood feel and enjoyable walking during seasonal weather. Others mention outings tied to local parks and attractions, including day trips and outdoor-focused events. This lines up with the community offering outdoor space and landscaped grounds, along with transportation arrangements for non-medical needs.

  • Outdoor patio area with wooden furniture and potted plants.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 130 resident community capacity 130 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Independent Living Independent Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care
  • Respite Care Respite Care

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Seattle-Tacoma International (16 miles away) Seattle-Tacoma International (16 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Mild cognitive impairment Mild cognitive impairment
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Specialized memory care programming Specialized memory care programming

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Pharmacies

  • Rite Aid (0.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.1 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.3 miles)
  • Bartell Drugs (1.6 miles)
  • Pharmacy Compounding Solutions (1.7 miles)
  • Good Neighbor Pharmacy (2.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.4 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (0.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.9 miles)
  • Panera Bread (3.9 miles)
  • Panera Bread (4 miles)
  • Alfred's Cafe (4.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.3 miles)

Physicians

  • Northend Optical (0.6 miles)
  • Anesis Spine and Pain Care (1.3 miles)
  • Eye MDs of Puget Sound (1.5 miles)
  • Carol Milgard Breast Center - Tacoma, WA (1.6 miles)
  • University Place Pediatrics (1.6 miles)
  • Tacoma Oral Surgery & Implants (1.9 miles)
  • Northwest Family & Spinal Clinic (2 miles)

Parks

  • Kandle Park (0.6 miles)
  • Titlow Park (1.9 miles)
  • Dune Peninsula at Point Defiance Park (2.8 miles)
  • Point Defiance Park (2.9 miles)
  • Five Mile Drive (3.3 miles)
  • Sheridan Park (3.5 miles)
  • Conservation Park (4.2 miles)

Restaurants

  • Peaks and Pints (1.5 miles)
  • Ale House Pub & Eatery (1.6 miles)
  • The Beach Tavern At Titlow (2 miles)
  • Boathouse 19 (2.2 miles)
  • Dirty Oscar's Annex (2.4 miles)
  • Frisko Freeze (2.9 miles)
  • Anthony's At Point Defiance (3.1 miles)

Hospitals

  • MultiCare (2.1 miles)
  • Group Health Cooperative (3 miles)
  • MultiCare Regional Cancer Center - Tacoma (3 miles)
  • Gig Harbor Ambulatory Surg Center (4.9 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Christ Episcopal Church (2.9 miles)

Theaters

  • Grand Cinema (3.4 miles)

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