Julian Estates Gracious Retirement Living

Pros

• The private apartments at Julian Estates Gracious Retirement Living are beautiful and well-maintained.
• The staff at Julian Estates is kind, helpful, genuine, and caring.
• The dining area is beautiful, and the food is very good.
• There are a variety of activities for residents to participate in at Julian Estates.
• The new managers and staff at Julian Estates have greatly improved the experience for residents.
• Visitors were impressed with the friendly and caring staff, excellent food choices, and spacious accommodations at Julian Estates.
• This retirement home was once an amazing place but needs improvement from the parent company.
• The staff (except for management) at Julian Estates is great, but there are issues with food quality and lack of accessibility for seniors with mobility issues.
• Residents feel safe, cared for, and part of a loving community at Julian Estates.
• Employees enjoy working at Julian Estates and appreciate the opportunity to put a smile on residents' faces.

Cons

• "Used to be so good ...Kendall was the best now the management is horrible....not a good place anymore too expensive and they don't return your money when you leave....so glad to be gone...there are much better places don't live here...."
• "Management is rude, not helpful, does not respond quickly to issues with problems in apartments. They rush you thru breakfast, lunch and supper so they get things cleaned up."
• "I’m sorry to say that Julian Estates is no longer the wonderful Adult Community it was before COVID-19."
• "We are current residents of Julian Estates Gracious Retirement Living and we thought we were moving into an assisted living center but we're not. Our experience is mediocre and not very good."
• "The presentation was really good when we were interviewing for it, but they left out too many things that I did not have enough intelligence to think about."
• "The food preparation and menus could use a good working over."
• "The apartment we got is pretty nice, but it was not designed for somebody on a wheelchair and they did not tell us that."
• "The food is not very good."
• "The facilities are designed for active seniors and not for seniors that have issues."
• "Activities are not available to my wife."

Review

Julian Estates Gracious Retirement Living has received overwhelmingly positive feedback from residents and their families. The community is described as well-maintained, with beautiful private apartments and a dining area reminiscent of fine dining. The staff is consistently praised for being kind, helpful, genuine, and caring. Residents appreciate the variety of activities available to them and how the staff works closely with them to ensure their interests are catered to.

One reviewer mentions that they knew Julian Estates would be home upon first seeing it. They feel like family with the entire staff and appreciate the warm and loving atmosphere. Another resident expresses gratitude towards specific staff members who made them feel welcomed even before moving in.

A family member of a resident emphasizes how much their uncle enjoys living at Julian Estates. He particularly loves his room, the theater, the grounds, and most importantly, the meals. They mention that over time, the experience has improved greatly, with more meaningful interactions between residents and staff.

Unfortunately, not all reviews are positive. One former resident criticizes the management for being rude and unhelpful, claiming that they do not respond quickly to apartment issues or allow enough time for meals. Another former resident expresses dissatisfaction with recent changes in management and staffing levels following COVID-19 restrictions impacting various aspects of daily life in the community.

One current resident initially thought they were moving into an assisted living center but found it to be more independent living-oriented. While still enjoying some aspects of living there such as friendly staff, they have concerns about food preparation and menus needing improvement to meet their expectations fully.

Despite mixed reviews, many residents highlight Julian Estates' vibrant community spirit and welcoming environment. It is described as a safe haven where seniors can find security, freedom, love, and considerate care from both staff and fellow residents.

Overall, Julian Estates Gracious Retirement Living seems to offer a range of amenities such as a movie theater, exercise room, church services soft serve ice cream, and various activities. While some reviewers had specific concerns or issues, the majority appreciate the community's positive atmosphere and the efforts made by staff to ensure residents feel at home.

Restaurants

• Rainier Growlers (0.5 miles)
• Chipotle Mexican Grill (0.9 miles)
• McDonald's (1 miles)
• Wendy's (1.2 miles)
• Chick-Fil-A (1.3 miles)
• Taqueria El Rinconsito (1.3 miles)
• Black Bear Diner Puyallup (1.6 miles)

Pharmacies

• Rite Aid (0.5 miles)
• Walgreens (0.8 miles)
• Walgreens (1 miles)
• Walmart Pharmacy (1.8 miles)
• Walgreens (2.7 miles)
• Walgreens (2.7 miles)
• Rite Aid (2.8 miles)

Physicians

• Sound Medical Imaging (0.6 miles)
• Mother Nurture Ultrasound (1.3 miles)
• Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Northwest (1.4 miles)
• Rainier Orthopedic Institute (1.5 miles)
• Sound Family Medicine (1.6 miles)
• Group Health Puyallup Medical Center (1.8 miles)
• Franciscan Medical Clinic - Puyallup (1.9 miles)

Cafes

• Starbucks (1.3 miles)
• Dutch Bros Coffee (1.3 miles)
• Panera Bread (1.5 miles)
• Starbucks (3.7 miles)
• Rivers Edge Cafe (5.3 miles)

Parks

• Bradley Lake Park (1.9 miles)
• Sunrise Park (3.1 miles)
• Williams park (4 miles)
• Frontier Park (5.3 miles)
• Tehaleh Playground (5.9 miles)

Hospitals

• Multicare Medical Center (2.7 miles)
• Multicare Health System (3.5 miles)

Transportation

• Sumner Station (5.3 miles)

Places of Worship

• Abundant Life Foursquare Church (5.4 miles)