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Life Care Center of Federal Way

Life Care Center of Federal Way is a memory care community in Federal Way, WA.

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Life Care Center of Federal Way

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  • Interior

    A spacious lobby area with a reception desk and chandelier.
  • Building

    A serene lakeside view with a building in the background and trees reflecting on the water.
  • Bedroom

    A hospital room with a bed by the window illuminated by sunlight.
  • Trees

    A serene park scene with a picnic table overlooking a lake and trees, with a building in the background.
  • Windows

    A cozy lobby with comfortable seating, chandeliers, and large windows.
  • Landscaping

    Sign for Life Care Center of Federal Way surrounded by flowers and trees.
  • Outdoor

    A balcony overlooking a serene lake with potted flowers and wooden fencing.
  • Nature

    A dining table set for a meal with a view of a balcony and lush greenery in the background.
  • Hallway

    A hospital corridor with a nurse attending to a cart.

1045 S 308th St, Federal Way, WA 98003

To contact a resident: (253) 946-2273

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

4.4 from 124 reviews
5 stars
93
4 stars
13
3 stars
4
2 stars
2
1 stars
12

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Overall Review of Life Care Center of Federal Way

common 48 reviews mention this

Staff are consistently caring

Residents and families repeatedly describe staff as caring, respectful, and attentive to needs.

Across many visits and stays, reviewers focus on staff who treat residents with warmth and respect and follow through when families have concerns. Several people mention staff members being professional, listening to questions, and responding to requests in a way that helped them feel at ease. Some reviews also describe teamwork across nursing, therapy, social services, and housekeeping, with staff members proactive about care and communication. A few reviewers contrast this with staffing shortfalls or negative experiences at certain times, but the overall pattern in the reviews is strong on kindness and responsiveness.

common 30 reviews mention this

Facility feels clean and homey

Many reviewers say the community is clean, orderly, and feels welcoming.

Cleanliness comes up often, with multiple reviewers describing a neat, clean environment and an orderly facility. Several also use “homey” or describe a warm atmosphere, including quiet, peaceful views and community spaces that feel comfortable for residents and visitors. A couple of reviews note specific upkeep or comfort issues (like a dated look or suggestions for visitor/resident comfort), but they do not dominate the feedback. Overall, the recurring message is that people notice cleanliness and a friendly atmosphere when they arrive and during their visits.

common 23 reviews mention this

Therapy and rehab get attention

Reviews frequently mention physical and occupational therapy support during rehab.

Many families and visitors talk about rehabilitation experiences that include physical and occupational therapy, and describe staff therapists as knowledgeable and helpful. Several reviewers credit the therapy team with meaningful progress in walking or recovery after hospitalization or falls. While some reviews are positive about the pace and support, a smaller set raises concerns about therapy availability at certain times (including weekends) and whether care matched expectations. Taken as a whole, reviews tend to connect rehab outcomes to the therapy department’s involvement and daily support.

caveat 9 reviews mention this

Food quality is mixed

Food reviews range from generally fine to disappointing.

Some reviewers say food is good, not bad, or improving, and a few mention options for residents. Others directly criticize meal quality, describing the food as mediocre, unpleasant, or like gruel, and in one case calling out specific items they felt were missing. Where dining is praised, it’s often tied to residents being satisfied or gaining weight; where it’s criticized, it’s tied to repeated dissatisfaction and difficulty requesting changes. Overall, dining satisfaction appears inconsistent across reviewer experiences.

common 10 reviews mention this

Activities and common spaces help

Residents and visitors describe community activities and gathering spaces.

Reviewers mention resident activities such as sing-alongs and organized day-to-day programming, and they note enjoying time spent in social spaces. Some also point to community features like party rooms, TV rooms, and outdoor areas for walking and visiting. A few comments suggest limited time outside or that activities may be kept inside during colder weather, but they still recognize that activities are part of the day-to-day routine. For many, these activities and spaces are part of what makes the facility feel livable.

caveat 8 reviews mention this

Understaffing and timing concerns

A subset of reviews report understaffing that affected care timing.

Several negative reviews describe short staffing or delays that impacted responses to call lights, help with toileting, medication changes, and care tasks. Some reviewers also describe gaps in weekend therapy or limited wound care, and a few connect these issues to complications or fear about safety. Other reviews in the same dataset contradict this, describing quick responses to call buttons, regular check-ins, and proactive staff. This makes staffing reliability a clear point of contrast in the feedback.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 93 resident community capacity 93 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Memory Care Memory Care
  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

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 (9 miles away) Seattle-Tacoma International (9 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
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

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

This part of Federal Way, Washington boasts a variety of amenities that may be appealing to seniors looking for a convenient and comfortable place to live. With multiple pharmacies, restaurants offering a range of dining options, parks for outdoor recreation, reputable physicians and hospitals for healthcare needs, cafes for socializing or enjoying a cup of coffee, places of worship for spiritual fulfillment, theaters for entertainment, and transportation options for ease of travel, this area provides comprehensive resources for seniors. Additionally, the proximity to various parks and healthcare facilities ensures access to nature and quality medical care. Overall, this area offers a well-rounded environment that could cater to the needs and preferences of older individuals seeking a vibrant community in which to reside.

Pharmacies

  • Angel Pharmacy (0.4 miles)
  • Rite Aid (0.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.5 miles)
  • Rite Aid (2.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (4.7 miles)

Restaurants

  • Traditional Korean Beef Soup (0.5 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (0.9 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.1 miles)
  • Wendy's (2.4 miles)
  • Del Taco (2.4 miles)
  • Jack In The Box (2.5 miles)
  • McDonald's (3.9 miles)

Parks

  • French Lake Off-Leash Dog Park (0.9 miles)
  • Steel Lake Park (1 miles)
  • Saltwater State Park (3.5 miles)
  • Dash Point State Park (4.1 miles)
  • Johnson Pit #30, Earthworks Park (5.9 miles)
  • Lea Hill Park (6.7 miles)
  • Green View Park (6.8 miles)

Physicians

  • Federal Way Dental (0.9 miles)
  • Lateef J Harper MD | Kaiser Permanente (1 miles)
  • Wyman Carl MD (1.8 miles)
  • Digestive Health Specialists (2 miles)
  • Pediatrics NW (2.3 miles)
  • UW Medicine - Valley Women’s Health (4.4 miles)
  • Molen Oral & Facial Surgery (4.9 miles)

Hospitals

  • St Francis Sleep Disorders Clinic (2.3 miles)
  • St. Francis Hospital (2.3 miles)
  • St Francis Hospital (2.4 miles)
  • Federal Way Community Dialysis (2.5 miles)
  • Group Health Cooperative (7.7 miles)
  • MultiCare Regional Cancer Center - Tacoma (7.8 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (2.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.6 miles)
  • Auburn Way Big Foot Java (4.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.4 miles)
  • Dutch Bros Coffee (6 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.1 miles)
  • South Auburn Bigfoot Java (6.9 miles)

Places of Worship

  • St Theresa's Church (3.3 miles)
  • Holy Spirit Parish (5.4 miles)
  • Church Of The Nazarene Auburn (5.8 miles)
  • Christ Episcopal Church (7.8 miles)

Theaters

  • Regal Auburn (4.1 miles)
  • AMC Kent Station 14 (5.7 miles)
  • Grand Cinema (7.5 miles)

Transportation

  • U-Haul Moving & Storage (5 miles)
  • Angle Lake Station (6.7 miles)
  • South Satellite (7.8 miles)
  • International Arrivals Facility (7.9 miles)
  • Club at SEA (7.9 miles)
  • Concourse A (7.9 miles)
  • Concourse B (8.1 miles)

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