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Alaska Gardens Health And Rehabilitation in Tacoma, WA

Alaska Gardens Health And Rehabilitation is a nursing home community in Tacoma, WA.

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Alaska Gardens Health And Rehabilitation in Tacoma, WA

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6220 South Alaska Street, Tacoma, WA 98408

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

3.3 from 102 reviews
5 stars
47
4 stars
14
3 stars
2
2 stars
2
1 stars
37

Overall Review of Alaska Gardens Health And Rehabilitation

differentiator 12 reviews mention this

Rehab therapy is a standout

PT and OT are repeatedly praised as helping residents improve.

Many reviews highlight skilled therapy—especially physical therapy and occupational therapy—as a reason families felt their loved ones were getting better. Several residents and family members describe noticeable gains in mobility, walking, and daily functioning, and they credit the therapy teams with consistent effort. A few reviews also mention therapy access or timing problems, but even those complaints usually center on how care was delivered rather than whether therapy existed at all.

caveat 9 reviews mention this

Staffing and call-button response

Call-button response times are a recurring concern for some families.

While many reviewers describe staff as attentive and helpful, a substantial number of negative reviews focus on delays when residents press the call button for assistance. Some comments describe waiting for long periods for bathroom help or pain relief, with residents left unattended for hours. A few reviews specifically call out variations by shift, suggesting that day-to-day experience can differ depending on staffing coverage at the time.

caveat 9 reviews mention this

Care can feel hit-or-miss

Medication handling and basic care routines are questioned in several reviews.

Alongside positive accounts of compassionate care, multiple reviews raise concerns about care consistency—especially around medications, cleanliness after room care, and whether residents receive requested support. Some reviews describe late or missed medication administration or problems with accommodating care needs. Other reviews counter with stories of responsive nurses and helpful administration, but the overall feedback shows uneven experiences from one stay to another.

caveat 7 reviews mention this

Food quality varies by review

Food is mentioned often, with mixed impressions across reviews.

Some families say the kitchen experience was a miss, describing food as low quality or not meeting residents’ dietary needs well. Other reviewers mention that certain meals were acceptable or that the kitchen was better than expected, and one review says some items were good. Even where food is criticized less harshly, one theme that comes up is that portions can feel small.

common 8 reviews mention this

Cleanliness is often praised

Residents and visitors frequently comment on cleanliness.

Many reviews describe the facility as clean, spotless, and well kept, and some mention it doesn’t have an institutional smell. At the same time, there are counterexamples where reviewers describe dirty rooms, unpleasant odors, or inadequate housekeeping between checks. Taken together, cleanliness appears to be strong during some visits but not consistently experienced by everyone.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 123 resident community capacity 123 resident community capacity

Types of 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 (19 miles away) Seattle-Tacoma International (19 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 Tacoma, Washington offers a variety of amenities and services that cater to seniors' needs. With multiple physicians, clinics, and pharmacies within a few miles, access to healthcare is convenient. There are also several restaurants and cafes nearby for dining options, including familiar chains like Olive Garden, Panera Bread, and Starbucks. For relaxation and recreation, there are parks such as Sheridan Park and Conservation Park in close proximity. In terms of worship, there are several churches in the area for spiritual fulfillment. Additionally, transportation via the Lakewood Station Sounder train provides easy access to other parts of Tacoma for further exploration or medical appointments at hospitals like MultiCare Regional Cancer Center. Overall, this neighborhood provides a well-rounded environment for senior living with various amenities within reach.

Physicians

  • Group Health Hear Center (0.3 miles)
  • Hanmi General Medical Clinic (2 miles)
  • Baby Catchers and Beyond (2.1 miles)
  • Maureen A. Mooney, MD (2.2 miles)
  • Cascade Eye & Skin Centers, PC (2.2 miles)
  • Liu Beth Beth Liu Md Lakewood (2.3 miles)
  • Michael Lee MD - Washington Gastroenterology (2.7 miles)

Restaurants

  • Olive Garden (0.4 miles)
  • Park Avenue Tavern (1.1 miles)
  • Hans's Place (1.1 miles)
  • BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse (1.1 miles)
  • Dawson's Bar & Grill (1.2 miles)
  • Wendy's (1.4 miles)
  • Moctezuma's Mexican Restaurant & Tequila Bar (1.6 miles)

Cafes

  • Panera Bread (1.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (1.7 miles)
  • Alfred's Cafe (3.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.3 miles)
  • Panera Bread (3.4 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Highway 7 Recreational Marijuana Store (1.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.3 miles)
  • Costless Pharmacy (1.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.9 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.1 miles)
  • Safeway Pharmacy (2.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.8 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Iglesia Ni Cristo (2.4 miles)
  • Bethlehem Baptist Church (2.6 miles)
  • Christ Episcopal Church (4.2 miles)

Parks

  • Sheridan Park (2.6 miles)
  • Conservation Park (3.4 miles)

Hospitals

  • MultiCare (3.1 miles)
  • MultiCare Regional Cancer Center - Tacoma (4.1 miles)
  • Group Health Cooperative (4.2 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Lakewood Mall 12 (3.5 miles)
  • Grand Cinema (4.1 miles)

Transportation

  • Lakewood Station Sounder train (3.6 miles)

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