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Community overview

Cascade Park Vista is at 242 St. Helens Ave in Tacoma, Washington, and offers independent living, assisted living and adult day health services. The building was formerly the Doric Motor Hotel, and it includes a second-floor cinema, a restaurant and an engagement room with a computer lab, bistro, billiards table and TV. The community is just off Commencement Bay, with access to the 27-acre Wright Park and nearby dining, shopping and health care.

Search description

Cascade Park Vista offers assisted living and independent living with chef-prepared dining, activities and a cinema in Tacoma, Washington.

Care & support

Nursing and caregiver services cover activities of daily living. Staff can manage diabetes, medications and vital signs and help with dressing, showering and mobility.

Care & support

A home health provider can supply physical and occupational therapy, and outside providers such as dental, hearing, podiatry and primary care doctors visit the community.

Care & support

Staff schedule doctor appointments and coordinate transportation for residents.

Rooms & living spaces

Floor plans include a 275 square foot studio and a 520 square foot one-bedroom, each with one bath.

Rooms & living spaces

Weekly housekeeping and weekly linen and laundry services are provided, and on-site laundry facilities are available at no cost.

Rooms & living spaces

Maintenance services are available six to seven days a week, with work orders placed at the front desk.

Dining & meals

Three meals a day plus healthy snacks follow a liberalized diet overseen by a dietitian, and some special diets and preferences can be accommodated.

Dining & meals

Meal times are breakfast from 8:00 to 9:30am, lunch from 12:00 to 1:30pm and dinner from 4:30 to 6:30pm. The chef’s menu includes seasonal offerings.

Dining & meals

Servers walk residents through the daily menu, which always has two main dishes along with alternates. The chef holds a monthly open forum to gather feedback on menus.

Activities & connection

Daily exercise classes, weekly bingo or Scrabble, Movie and Popcorn day and themed celebrations are among the regular activities.

Activities & connection

Religious services, music, visits from animals and a monthly calendar of events are offered, along with shopping trips and Family Night.

Shared spaces & amenities

The Gene Autrey Cinema hosts movie nights, matinees and social events, and is next to the restaurant.

Shared spaces & amenities

The restaurant hosts musicians, monthly family nights and chef-prepared meals, and the first-floor engagement room has a computer lab, bistro, billiards table and TV.

Accessibility

The community does not provide transportation itself, but staff can arrange rides on a resident’s behalf. ParaTransit is free if State-approved.

Location & getting around

The location is just off Commencement Bay, with Interstates 705 and 5 minutes away for trips to Seattle and the Puget Sound area.