What Do You Gain by Deciding Earlier?

For many adults thinking about their next chapter, waiting can feel like the safest option. Why decide now, when life is good and the future feels open?

Yet more active agers are discovering that deciding earlier doesn’t take options away…it actually creates them. At Parkside View at Franke Tobey Jones, planning ahead is less about committing to a move and more about gaining meaningful advantages today, while preserving flexibility for tomorrow.

More Choice, Fewer Compromises

One of the most tangible benefits of deciding earlier is priority. Depositors at Parkside View are placed on the official Priority Wait List and receive first opportunity to select their preferred apartment before the general public.

When apartment selections begin, priority is determined by deposit date. Earlier depositors have the best chance of securing the floor plan, view and location that best fit their lifestyle rather than choosing from what remains later.

Certainty Without a Clock

Deciding earlier does not mean moving sooner. In fact, many depositors say the greatest benefit is knowing they don’t have to rush.

With a place in line secured, questions about availability, timing or future housing uncertainty largely disappear. The timeline stays flexible but the plan is clear, bringing peace of mind for both individuals and their families.

Start Enjoying the Community Now

Becoming a Parkside View depositor also opens the door to immediate benefits through the Franke Tobey Jones Priority Perks Program. Depositors are welcomed into the community and invited to begin experiencing the FTJ lifestyle well before move-in day.

Priority Perks include complimentary wellness and fitness access, holistic wellness programs, social events and outings, monthly chef-prepared buffets, Senior University classes, access to the on-campus guest house cottage and insider updates on development progress and apartment offerings.

For many, these experiences reinforce that senior living today is about engagement, connection and quality of life…not simply future planning.

Creating Community Before You Move

One of the most unexpected benefits depositors often mention is the sense of community that forms early. Through events, classes and shared experiences, depositors naturally begin building friendships with residents and future neighbors.

Rather than moving into a new environment all at once, they step into a community where familiar faces and meaningful connections are already in place, helping combat isolation and easing the transition.

Avoiding the Rush

Interest in Parkside View continues to grow, with hundreds on the Interest List and far fewer holding priority positions. As the Discovery Center opens and awareness increases in 2026, demand is expected to accelerate.

Depositors secure their place early, before the next wave of interest, while still retaining full control over whether and when they choose to move.

Planning Without Risk

The $2,000 Parkside View deposit is fully refundable at any time, for any reason. It does not obligate someone to move in and can be released whenever plans change. It’s an opportunity, not a contract, offering flexibility, priority and peace of mind without financial risk.

Confidence Backed by Legacy

Parkside View is the newest chapter in the Franke Tobey Jones story, a trusted Tacoma not-for-profit with more than a century of experience in senior living. Located on a beautifully landscaped 20-acre campus adjacent to Point Defiance Park, the community reflects a long-standing commitment to quality, stability, and care.

The Advantage of Being Ready

Deciding earlier doesn’t mean life is narrowing. For many, it’s exactly the opposite.

By becoming a depositor, individuals gain choice, clarity, and confidence—while continuing to live fully in the present. Because sometimes the greatest freedom isn’t waiting longer. It’s knowing you’re ready.

Learn more at an upcoming Parkside View Informational Meeting
Wednesday, February 25 | 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Tacoma Yacht Club
franketobeyjones.com/were-expanding | 253-200-6517