Studio
Assisted Living · 0 bedroom
Published starting price
Schedule a visit →$5,000/month
Care fees not included
Checked August 1, 2026Community profile
GenCare Lifestyle Tacoma at Point Ruston
4970 Main St, Tacoma, WA
55+ communitySenior apartmentsActive adultAssisted LivingMemory CareIndependent Living
★ 4.618 reviewsRead reviews
About the community
About GenCare Lifestyle Tacoma at Point Ruston
Published floor plans
1 Bedroom
Assisted Living · 1 bedroom
Published starting price
Schedule a visit →$6,300/month
Care fees not included
Checked August 1, 20262 Bedrooms
Assisted Living · 2 bedroom
Published starting price
Schedule a visit →$8,500/month
Care fees not included
Checked August 1, 2026Semi-Private
Assisted Living
Published starting price
Schedule a visit →$7,600/month
Care fees not included
Checked August 1, 2026Studio
Memory Care · 0 bedroom
Published starting price
Schedule a visit →$8,500/month
Care fees not included
Checked August 1, 2026Semi-Private
Memory Care
Published starting price
Schedule a visit →$7,600/month
Care fees not included
Checked August 1, 2026Studio
Independent Living · 0 bedroom
Published starting price
Schedule a visit →$5,000/month
Care fees not included
Checked August 1, 20261 Bedroom
Independent Living · 1 bedroom
Published starting price
Schedule a visit →$6,300/month
Care fees not included
Checked August 1, 20262 Bedrooms
Independent Living · 2 bedroom
Published starting price
Schedule a visit →$8,500/month
Care fees not included
Checked August 1, 2026Semi-Private
Independent Living
Published starting price
Schedule a visit →$7,600/month
Care fees not included
Checked August 1, 2026Tracked published prices
Price history by floor plan
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Studio$5,000 observed · tracking future changes
One source-published starting price observed so far. No price change has been observed yet.
Tracked public-data history
Recent changes
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August 4, 2026 at 12:48 PM PDT
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August 4, 2026 at 12:48 PM PDT
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Washington DSHS ↗Inspection coverage updated
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Family and resident feedback
4.6 out of 5 from 18 reviews
Overall rating from Caring.com. Recent public reviews can help surface themes to ask about on a tour. Ratings belong to the original review source and are not independently verified by us.
★★★★★
PositiveGreat Facility but Nursing Needs Improvement
Our overall experience with GenCare Tacoma at Point Ruston has been very good, but I must give nursing management a low rating. On the positive side, the community is in an excellent location, with shops, restaurants, and Commencement Bay within close walking distance. The facility is clean. Staff are friendly. It has a great café with tasty, healthy options. They have an aerobics pool and a well-equipped gym staffed by highly qualified professionals. Assisted-living care aides are caring and patient. There are ple…
★★★★★
PositiveHome sweet home
The onboarding experience was seamless, smooth and comforting. Staff was engaging, smiling and happy at all times. But even more was the large number of tenants who were well dressed and engaged in all kinds of activities each time we visited. As well they have tenants who are badged as concierges that help all new tenants fit in with ease. The environment everywhere is top level 10 and the atmosphere best of all place visited in either Washington State or Texas. Every time family has been there to visit Mom all th…
★★★★★
PositiveI visited this facility
I have been very impressed with Gen Care communities. The Point Ruston facility is modern and beautiful. The range of services and resources available to their residents is exceptional. This area of Point Ruston feels like a small bustling city with many shops and restaurants that residents would likely enjoy exploring.
★★★★★
PositiveI visited this facility
We went to GenCare LifeStyle at Point Ruston. It was beautiful. My mom and I had a great lunch there. We loved it. However, my mom would not be able to afford it. Also, it is not like a place that will help you go on to Medicaid. That's not part of their program. We went to see the whole place and see what it was like. The staff showed us everything. The whole system looks like it's an amazing place for people who can still enjoy a bit of life while they're older. The staff seemed sincerely happy to …
★★★★★
PositiveI visited this facility
I toured GenCare LifeStyle at Point Ruston. It's quite expensive, but they offer a lot, and it feels like a hotel walking in there. The residents seemed very happy, and the people who worked there seemed more than competent and informed. They have a dining area and a nice pool. The rooms were great, clean, well laid out, and had everything a person would want, but I felt a little claustrophobic. They have a library, a movie room, a fitness center, and personal trainers. The place is nice. The food was great. T…
★★★★★
PositiveI am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
We love everything about GenCare LifeStyle at Point Ruston. The staff is fantastic. They look out for my mom. The facility is beautiful and they do an excellent job. They have good activities. They try their very best to keep their minds active and going, and that's very difficult in memory care. If there's one thing that I didn't really care that much for, that's the food. I fully admit that part of that is that my mom is very, very particular about food and her old age. So, the food's bee…
Verified overview
What we know from public sources
- Community type
- Active adult community · Senior apartments
- Care options
- Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, 55+ Communities
- Operator
- GenCare
- Public price status
- Published starting price available
- Last source check
- November 4, 2026
Campus care settings
Assisted living
GenCare Lifestyle Tacoma at Point Ruston
85 licensed beds · License 2557
Assisted living
GenCare Lifestyle Tacoma at Point Ruston
85 licensed beds · License 2557
Source-published features
Amenities and services
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Meals & dining
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
- Guest Meals
- Special Dining Programs
- Anytime Dining
- Vegetarian
- Low / No Sodium
- Organic
- International Cuisine
- Room Service
- Restaurant Style Dining
- Professional Chef
- No Sugar
- Meals Provided
- Café or Bistro
- Private Dining Room
- Bar or Pub
Health & wellness
- Memory Care
- Incontinence Care
- Staffing & Ancillary Services
- Medication Management
- High Acuity Care
- Diabetic Care
- Non-Ambulatory Care
Services & convenience
- Housekeeping
- Beautician
- Laundry Service / Drycleaning
- Grocery Shopping and Errands
- Spanish
- English
- Transportation at Cost
- Covered Parking
- Complimentary Transportation
- Uncovered Parking
- Resident Parking Available
- Property Convenient to Public Transit
- Cats Allowed
- Dogs Allowed
- Weight Limit (lbs)
Activities & engagement
- Pet-focused Programs
- Quilting or Sewing Club
- Cooking Classes
- Wii Bowling
- Bible Study Group
- Happy Hour
- Dances
- Wine Tasting
- Catholic Services
- Christian Services
- Qi Gong
- Activities On-site
- Mormon/LDS Services
- Holiday Parties
- Jewish Services
- Other Religious Services
- Walking Club
- Bridge Club
- Reminiscence Programs
- Visiting Chaplain or Priest
- Intergenerational Programs
- Activities Off-site
- Stretching Classes
- BBQs or Picnics
- Cards / Pinochle Club
- Birthday Parties
- Cooking Club
- Men's Club
- Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
- Forever Fit
- Community Service Programs
- Visiting Rabbi
- Sensory-based Programs
- Light Therapy Programs
- Live Well Programs
- Community Service Organizations
- Trivia Games
- Live Musical Performances
- Brain fitness / Dakim
- Tai Chi
- Water Aerobics
- Protestant Services
- Art Classes
- Live Dance or Theater Performances
- Current Events Club
- Montessori Programs
- Day Trips and Outings
- Karaoke
- Devotional Activities On-Site
- Book Club
- Yoga / Chair Yoga
- Devotional Activities Offsite
Outdoor spaces
- Woodworking Shop
- Fitness Center
- Jacuzzi
- Billiards Lounge
- Golf Course or Putting Green
- Game Room
- Piano or Organ
- Swimming Pool
- Meeting Room
- Indoor Common Areas
- TV Lounge
- Indoor Atrium
- Central Fireplace
- Beauty Salon
- Butterfly garden / Hummingbird garden
- Main Street Shops
- Computer or Media Center
- Library
- Barber Shop
- Private Bath
- Outside Patio
- Ballroom
- Arts and Crafts Center
- Movie or Theater Room
- Raised Garden Beds
Apartment & room features
- Full kitchen
- Kitchenette
- Cable or Satellite TV
- Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
- Wheelchair Accessible Showers
- Handicap Accessible
- Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
- Ground Floor Units
- Air Conditioned
Payment-program records
Medicare and Medicaid information
Medicaid
No state service contract is listed in the current licensing export
A contract or certification record does not guarantee coverage, eligibility, or current acceptance of new residents.
Official oversight
Inspection and quality records
Coverage last checked November 2, 2026 via Washington DSHS.
Questions to confirm with the community
- Additional care fees
- Not publicly disclosed
- Move-in fee
- Not publicly disclosed
- Exact unit availability
- Confirmation required
Facility license
License 2557: ACTIVE · 85 licensed beds · Memory care certified
State service contract listing: No Contract. This is not a guarantee of Medicaid eligibility or current admission.
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