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Holiday Willow Gardens in Puyallup, WA

Holiday Willow Gardens is an independent living community in Puyallup, WA.

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Holiday Willow Gardens in Puyallup, WA

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  • Interior

    A beautifully set dining table in an elegant dining room with a chandelier.
  • Outdoors

    A well-maintained garden with a patio area and a large building in the background.
  • Decor

    A cozy living room with plaid furniture and a fireplace.
  • Living Room

    A cozy living room with a sofa, armchair, coffee table, and a lamp by the window.
  • Building

    A well-maintained building entrance with surrounding greenery and a driveway.
  • Bedroom

    A cozy bedroom with a neatly made bed, bedside lamp, and a window providing natural light.
  • Trees

    A suburban house with well-maintained landscaping and surrounding trees.
  • Windows

    A well-set dining room table with elegant decor and ample natural light.
  • Dining

    An elegant dining room with neatly set tables and classic chairs.
  • Landscaping

    A beautifully landscaped garden with a gazebo, surrounded by trees and shrubs in front of a house.
  • Lighting

    A cozy recreation room featuring a red pool table and comfortable seating.
  • Fireplace

    A cozy living room with patterned furniture, a fireplace, and decorative elements.
  • Floor Plan

    A blueprint of a one-bedroom apartment featuring a kitchenette, living/dining area, bathroom, and bedroom.
  • Lobby

    A cozy lobby area featuring comfortable seating, a large floral arrangement on a table, and an elegant staircase.

4502 6th Street. SE, Puyallup, WA 98374

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

4.1 from 143 reviews
5 stars
72
4 stars
46
3 stars
9
2 stars
4
1 stars
12

Holiday Willow Gardens Costs & Pricing

Holiday Willow Gardens offers competitive pricing when compared to the broader market in Pierce County and the state of Washington. For instance, a studio apartment at Holiday Willow Gardens is priced at $2,309 per month, significantly lower than the county average of $4,039 and the state average of $4,126. Similarly, one-bedroom apartments are available for $3,049, offering considerable savings compared to Pierce County's average of $4,456 and Washington's average of $4,632. Even for two-bedroom units, Holiday Willow Gardens maintains an attractive rate of $3,779 against county and state averages of $4,129 and $4,301 respectively. These pricing advantages reflect a commitment to affordability while providing residents with quality living options.

Floor plansHoliday Willow GardensPierce CountyWashington
Studio$2,309$4,039$4,128
1 Bedroom$3,049$4,456$4,634
2 Bedrooms$3,779$4,129$4,301

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Overall Review of Holiday Willow Gardens

caveat 6 reviews mention this

Food quality is mixed

Food gets mixed feedback, especially when meals are delivered to rooms.

Some residents and families praise the meals as good and enjoyable, including comments about restaurant-style dining and overall meal quality. Other reviews criticize taste, variety, and desserts, and several describe small portions or concerns about meal planning. A few residents also mention that when they do not go to the dining room and instead receive food to their rooms, the portion sizes can be smaller and the presentation less satisfying.

  • A beautifully set dining table in an elegant dining room with a chandelier.
  • An elegant dining area with neatly set tables and chairs, ready for guests.
  • An elegant dining room with neatly set tables and classic chairs.
common 12 reviews mention this

Activities and outings are active

The community offers a steady schedule of activities and group outings.

Reviews consistently describe an activities program that helps residents stay engaged, with recurring mentions of events, social gatherings, and resident-run or community-sponsored options. Families also point to outings and daily programming, including wellness and learning-focused activities. Even residents who are less involved still note the presence of entertainment and holiday events.

common 20 reviews mention this

Staff kindness is a frequent plus

Residents often describe the staff as kind, helpful, and responsive.

Many reviews highlight staff treatment as respectful and welcoming, and multiple residents mention positive day-to-day interactions. Several families also describe helpful support with maintenance follow-through, assistance with requests, and transitions for moving in. A few reviews also call out caregiver support and responsiveness as a reason families felt comfortable.

caveat 9 reviews mention this

Pricing feels high for value

Cost is a recurring concern, with some reviews calling it expensive.

While some families frame the overall offering as a reasonable choice, other reviews focus on affordability and note that the community can be costly. A few reviews mention rate increases over time or that rent feels high for the level of upkeep or care. This tension also shows up alongside comments about food and maintenance, where some residents feel expectations are not always matched by the price.

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Features

Housing

  • 121 resident community capacity 121 resident community capacity
  • 1-bedroom apartments 1-bedroom apartments
  • 2-bedroom apartments 2-bedroom apartments
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Independent Living Independent Living

Amenities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Bath tubs Bath tubs
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Devotional services on-site Devotional services on-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Full kitchen Full kitchen
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Guasts at mealtime Guasts at mealtime
  • Guest parking Guest parking
  • Hiking trails Hiking trails
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Laundry Laundry
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Outdoor patio Outdoor patio
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Overnight guests Overnight guests
  • Pet friendly Pet friendly
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Resident parking Resident parking
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Security gate Security gate
  • Small library Small library
  • TV room TV room
  • Telephone Telephone
  • VA Benefits Consultation VA Benefits Consultation
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wheelchair accessible showers Wheelchair accessible showers
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Seattle-Tacoma International (21 miles away) Seattle-Tacoma International (21 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement

Care Services

  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Hospice waiver Hospice waiver
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Art classes Art classes
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Cooking classes Cooking classes
  • Day trips and outings Day trips and outings
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Devotional activities on-site Devotional activities on-site
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Karaoke Karaoke
  • Live dance or theater performances Live dance or theater performances
  • Live musical performances Live musical performances
  • Live well programs Live well programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Yoga / chair yoga Yoga / chair yoga

Nearby Places of Interest

Located in Puyallup, Washington, this area offers a range of amenities and services that may be appealing for senior living. With several medical facilities nearby, including oral surgery, family medicine, orthopedic care, and imaging services, residents can easily access healthcare options. There are also a variety of dining options such as fast food restaurants like McDonald's and Chick-Fil-A, as well as sit-down establishments like Chipotle and Black Angus Steakhouse. Pharmacies like Walgreens and Rite Aid are within a short distance for medication needs. For leisurely activities, there are cafes like Dutch Bros Coffee and Panera Bread nearby along with parks such as Bradley Lake Park for outdoor recreation. Multicare Medical Center is located less than two miles away for any emergency medical needs. Overall, this area offers convenience and accessibility for older adults looking for a vibrant community to call home in Puyallup.

Physicians

  • Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Northwest (0.2 miles)
  • Sound Family Medicine (0.4 miles)
  • Rainier Orthopedic Institute (0.4 miles)
  • Sound Medical Imaging (0.6 miles)
  • Mother Nurture Ultrasound (0.9 miles)
  • Franciscan Medical Clinic - Puyallup (1 miles)
  • Group Health Puyallup Medical Center (1.2 miles)

Restaurants

  • McDonald's (0.3 miles)
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill (0.4 miles)
  • Wendy's (0.4 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (0.5 miles)
  • Taqueria El Rinconsito (0.6 miles)
  • Black Angus Steakhouse (0.7 miles)
  • Ram Restaurant & Brewery (0.8 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.4 miles)
  • Rite Aid (0.7 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (0.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.6 miles)
  • Safeway Pharmacy (2.6 miles)
  • Rite Aid (3.1 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.3 miles)

Cafes

  • Dutch Bros Coffee (0.6 miles)
  • Panera Bread (0.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.2 miles)
  • Rivers Edge Cafe (4.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.9 miles)

Parks

  • Bradley Lake Park (0.8 miles)
  • Sunrise Park (3.4 miles)
  • Williams park (3.9 miles)
  • Tehaleh Playground (5.3 miles)

Hospitals

  • Multicare Medical Center (1.8 miles)
  • Multicare Health System (2.6 miles)

Transportation

  • Sumner Station (4.1 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Abundant Life Foursquare Church (5.5 miles)

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