May 8, 2025 —
You can’t put a price on peace of mind and independence, but investing in a senior living community like Franke Tobey Jones can be a smart financial decision. Many people believe that senior living is too expensive, but when you compare your current monthly expenses to the all-inclusive pricing at Franke Tobey Jones, you may... Read More
May 6, 2025 —
A New Chapter in Senior Living at Franke Tobey Jones We’re excited to share early details about our upcoming expansion—Parkside View. Fifty-nine beautifully designed apartments are complemented by new dining venues, a welcoming bar, spa/salon, and expanded wellness and fitness spaces. Many homes will offer stunning views of Puget Sound, Mount Rainier, and our surrounding... Read More
April 15, 2025 —
When Liz Corwin, a professor in the Physical Therapy department at the University of Puget Sound, reached out to Franke Tobey Jones through the Holistic Wellness Program, a new collaboration was immediately welcomed. Professor Corwin teaches a geriatrics course and was looking for ways to connect her students with hands-on learning opportunities at a local... Read More
April 11, 2025 —
From early morning to early afternoon, anyone who passes by the front desk of the Lillian Pratt building can’t help but notice Linda Tonjann, Receptionist Supervisor and “Director of First Impressions” who has been at the center of activity for thirty-five years answering phones, helping residents, greeting families, and distributing mail. In addition to her... Read More
April 8, 2025 —
Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, were found dead on February 26 in New Mexico under mysterious circumstances. Initial reports said no foul play, but then things seemed amiss. We now have a pretty clear picture of what happened and a timeline. The why questions will likely never be fully answered. It appears his... Read More
April 2, 2025 —
Nominations are open! Submissions Due By Monday, April 7th. Sometimes, a small action can help address the need of keeping The Best of The Best caregivers here at FTJ. Here Is One Thing You Can Do—Recognize the FTJ Caregiver All-Stars Nominate an FTJ caregiver for HCPC’s (Health Care Providers Council) All Star Caregiver of the... Read More
March 11, 2025 —
This February, Franke Tobey Jones kicked off the 5th Annual Souper Bowl with Love! This beloved event that benefits the Pt. Defiance~Ruston Senior Center participants, advanced to the end zone and scored thanks to the generous support of residents, staff, and community members. Throughout the week leading up to the Super Bowl LIX, we were able to distribute... Read More
March 7, 2025 —
By now, you’ve probably been reading or hearing about our expansion! In the first phase we will add 60 luxury independent living apartments (similar to our Bristol View Apartments) to our beautiful campus plus new dining venues, a bar and additional wellness/fitness space. Views will be spectacular! The construction is expected to start in 2027.... Read More
February 13, 2025 —
We are excited to announce that more independent living apartments will be added to our beautiful campus. The first of three phases will add approximately 60 independent living apartments (similar to the current FTJ Bristol View apartments), new dining venues, a bar and additional wellness/fitness space. Views will be spectacular! The construction is expected to... Read More
February 11, 2025 —
Franke Tobey Jones Ranks Third in Washington State! For the second consecutive year, Newsweek and global data research firm Statista have partnered to rank America’s Best Continuing Care Retirement Communities in 2025. They recognized the leading 300 CCRCs in the United States. Their goal is to help seniors and their loved ones to find the... Read More
February 6, 2025 —
Here’s to the Next Century! On January 29, 2025, on a beautiful sunny day in Tacoma, WA, Franke Tobey Jones ceremoniously buried its Centennial Time Capsule. Containing photographs, stories, artifacts and files, the capsule preserves a snapshot of 2024, serving as a bridge between generations. More than a symbolic burial, this event was a celebration... Read More
January 16, 2025 —
When considering moving to a senior living community people have many questions. One of the big questions is “What types of senior living communities are available and where do I fit in?” There are many types of senior communities. Franke Tobey Jones is a CCRC which stand for Continuing Care Retirement Community. CCRCs include all... Read More
January 14, 2025 —
Although I was only in my early 60s, in 2021 I decided it was the right time to downsize (rightsize), to sell my home of many years and to live in a place that was a lot more manageable. As with so many people, isolating during the pandemic really changed my priorities, and my gut... Read More
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