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Gibson Gardens

5001 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA

Independent Living

4.517 reviewsvia A Place for Mom

About the community

About Gibson Gardens

Description of Gibson Gardens in Tacoma, Washington At Gibson Gardens, we provide our residents a truly independent lifestyle. Our friendly staff and 24-hour emergency maintenance ensure that we’re here when our residents need us most. Our facility is located adjacent to public transportation. Our location conveniently offers on-site resident and guest parking. Your furry friends are welcome in your home, too. Dining Options Our optional dinner program offers residents the freedom to dine in a way that fits their lifestyle. Residents who opt to dine with us are treated to scratch meals, made fresh daily by our experienced and talented chef. For those who enjoy the art of cooking, our apartments come standard with beautifully appointed kitchens with full size appliances. On-Site Activities Residents can exercise their physical and mental well-being with a variety of resident run activities. Grab a game in the activities room, make an appointment in our resident gym, or spend the afternoon in our fully stocked craft room. And we love to organize holiday parties! Outdoor Common Areas Outdoor common areas are designed with accessibility, flow, and movement for resident mobility. Our community grounds offer outdoor patio seating, with a front row seat to our garden and fountain. Raised gardening beds are also available to residents during their leisure hours. With the Lighthouse Senior Center right in our backyard, the social opportunities are endless. Indoor Common Areas Indoor common areas are a nice place to enjoy the company of fellow residents or to just relax. Residents have access to our communal spaces including a game room where you can socialize while enjoying games of all varieties. Location Amenities at Gibson Gardens Living Options and Amenities We offer 1 and 2-bedroom units. We have wheelchair accessible hallways and units, and ADA units designed for easy accessibility and use by wheelchairs and motor scooters. Northern, Eastern, Southern, and Western-exposure and ground floor units are available. All apartments are equipped with full kitchens. Resident units featuring wheelchair accessible showers are available. Units containing full bathtubs are available. Featured Amenities at Gibson Gardens Personal Services We have a beautician conveniently located on-site. Residents can easily receive beauty treatments for all occasions. There are also several churches located within the surrounding neighborhood. Care Services We are not licensed by the state to offer medication dispensing services, however, residents are fully supported in their self-care efforts as much as possible. Gibson’s affordable rates allow residents the option of hiring in-home care and housekeeping services. This gives residents the option to choose their caregivers and maintain their independence. Find your home at Gibson Gardens Community Specifications Our property contains 122 units. Our impeccably maintained building was built in 2001, and we update apartments between residents. We accept residents aged 55 and above. Local Emergency Assistance Local fire, police, and EMT services are located nearby and ready to respond. Local Area Amenities There are shopping centers and beautiful parks located in the surrounding neighborhood. The rear entrance of our building allows private access to the Lighthouse Senior Center. Convenient access to public transportation means all that Tacoma has to offer is within reach.

Family and resident feedback

4.5 out of 5 from 17 reviews

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★★★★★

Positive

we would recommend this place.

My husband & I would give Gibson Garden a 5 on all categories above. Our apt has a deck with very fine mesh screen that let's in no bugs, sunny at times & beautiful hanging baskets with room for 3+ deck chairs. Livingroom has an electric fireplace and overhead fans in the diningrm & each bedroom. Theater is fully carpeted except for bathrms & kitchen. We have two bathrms-one with tub & shower. The other with a walk-in shower. We do our own cleaning & meals. However, they offer a free brkfst. Otherwise for $[fee rem

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AnonymousJuly 8, 2025

★★★★★

Positive

Nice community and a great price.

We haven't used the meals so I can't really speak on that one. Smells good. With the cleanliness is due to the other residents, not the staff. Some don't take their dogs out like they should. Some bring bugs like roaches and bedbugs. The facility took care of the bugs very quickly.

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AnonymousAugust 23, 2024

★★★★★

Positive

Would recommend

My feedback is that it is wonderful! So happy to have move there. We have a great community here. I haven't been here long, but have already made friends! Can't do that at a regular apartment complex. Plus we have a lot in common since we are 55 and older. So fun! Staff is great, planning outings and get togethers. Love it here.

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JulieOctober 17, 2023

★★★★★

Positive

Review for Gibson Gardens

I would recommend them. I have already recommended them to some of my patients. We picked this community because of the price, location and cleanliness

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HeidiOctober 6, 2023

★★★★★

Positive

Mom is happy

The value for the money is great. The apartment sizes are super spacious, she has a 1 bedroom and we were surprised by the size. My mom really likes it here. The residents are all very friendly. I would recommend Gibson Gardens to others.

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anonymousFebruary 7, 2022

★★★★★

Positive

I would recommend it

I haven't tried the meals and dining service yet or participate in the activities yet, but my first impression of Gibson Gardens was that it is a safe place which I like, and they have elevators. The apartments here are also spacious.

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JanisOctober 12, 2021

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What we know from public sources

Care options
Independent Living
Operator
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Last source check
August 1, 2026

Source-published features

Amenities and services

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Meals & dining

  • Private Dining Room

Health & wellness

  • Staffing & Ancillary Services
  • Medication Management
  • Memory Care

Services & convenience

  • Uncovered Parking
  • Resident Parking Available
  • Property Convenient to Public Transit
  • Covered Parking
  • Dogs Allowed
  • Weight Limit (lbs)
  • Cats Allowed
  • Beautician
  • English

Activities & engagement

  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Yoga / Chair Yoga
  • Happy Hour
  • Holiday Parties
  • Activities On-site
  • Gardening Club
  • Activities Off-site
  • BBQs or Picnics

Outdoor spaces

  • Central Fireplace
  • Outdoor Common Areas
  • Outside Patio
  • TV Lounge
  • Beauty Salon
  • Meeting Room
  • Indoor Common Areas
  • Raised Garden Beds
  • Arts and Crafts Center
  • Game Room
  • Fitness Center
  • Movie or Theater Room

Apartment & room features

  • Bath Tubs
  • Private patio, deck, or balcony
  • Fireplaces
  • Ground Floor Units
  • Full kitchen
  • Handicap Accessible

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