Julian Estates Gracious Retirement Living in Puyallup, WA
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Julian Estates Gracious Retirement Living is an independent living community in Puyallup, WA.
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13305 94th Avenue East, Puyallup, WA 98373
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
Several reviewers say the community is too expensive for what they expected.
Some families and visitors felt the pricing was out of reach or did not match the overall experience. There are also comments describing the community as “overpriced,” along with another mention that it felt costly during a tour. These concerns come up alongside other practical frustrations, like transportation.
A few residents mention issues with menu variety and food quality.
While many reviews praise meals, a couple of residents were dissatisfied—one says the menu repeated chicken multiple times in a week. Another reviewer describes the food as not very good and suggests the menu presentation can be misleading, using examples from breakfast choices.
Some residents report lapses in room cleaning and meal delivery.
One reviewer describes the room as hardly ever cleaned and the bathroom as gross. The same review also mentions food deliveries being left in the hallway and states that they rarely received what they ordered. Another review repeats similar concerns about cleaning and delivery behavior.
Reviewers say support doesn’t feel like a higher level of care they expected.
Although the community is described as independent living, at least one resident felt the help provided wasn’t enough for what they needed and said the experience was mediocre. Another reviewer notes there is no immediate medical help available. A separate account also points out that outings and activities may not work well for residents who need wheelchair-compatible transportation.
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21 resident community capacity
Independent Living
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
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Fully furnished
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Telephone
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Seattle-Tacoma International (22 miles away)
24-hour call system 24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers Coordination with health care providers
Hospice waiver
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Transportation arrangement (medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments
Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions Community-sponsored activities Resident-run activities Scheduled daily activitiesJulian Estates Gracious Retirement Living is located at 13305 94th Avenue East, Puyallup, WA 98373 in Pierce County, Washington
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