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Featured Apartment of the Month Garden Apartment #A07 Independent Living

This 638 square foot, one bedroom apartment features a lovely fireplace and patio! The monthly rent of $4,660 ($75K Entrance Fee) includes:

  • Continental breakfast three days a week
  • Happy Hour every Thursday
  • Housekeeping twice monthly
  • Activities and fitness classes, fitness machines and personal trainers
  • FTJ Senior University
  • Transportation
  • In-apartment stackable washer and dryer
  • Fire, burglary, emergency services monitored on-site.
  • Secured building
  • Electricity (including A/C), gas, water, sewer, garbage, standard cable television, property taxes and building insurance
  • One free covered parking space per apartment

Enjoy an apartment home with all the conveniences and security of a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) campus. The Garden apartments, built in 2004, are one, two and two bedrooms plus den apartments with a well-appointed layout. They come fully equipped and provide the independence and support active seniors are looking for in retirement living, including a Concierge. Garden Apartment residents enjoy all of the benefits of Franke Tobey Jones residency and socialization, while providing a more private setting perfectly located near Point Defiance Park, the waterfront and downtown Tacoma.

Other Features

  • Kitchen with built-in full size range, microwave oven, dishwasher and garbage disposal
  • Stackable washer and dryer
  • Window blinds
  • Storage area off deck or patio and storage space in the lower level of the building
  • Concierge Services with errand services
  • Ten days FTJ Skilled Nursing benefit accrued over five years. (2 days per year x 5 years = 10 days) per apartment (not per person).
  • Maintenance of exterior, heating, ventilation, plumbing, electrical and security systems
  • Use of all common area facilities, parlors, lounges

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Your needs are always a priority for us. For a tour or more information, please call 253-752-6621, or visit www.FrankeTobeyJones.com.


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Tobey Jones #370

Independent Living with Services

This one-bedroom, one bathroom apartment has a kitchenette, large closet in the bedroom and a view of the campus.  This historic building is adjacent to the Resident Garden and features a lovely dining room, library, game room and Parlor with weekly happy hours, classes, fitness and more.  The monthly rent of $6,690 (no buy in) includes:

  • Three wonderful, chef prepared meals a day
  • Weekly housekeeping
  • Transportation to and from doctor appointments and shopping
  • Fitness classes and a 6,000 square foot Fitness Center
  • Woodshop and Craft room
  • Senior University with lifelong learning
  • Kitchenettes with microwave and refrigerator
  • Emergency call alert system
  • Library, game room
  • Secure entrances with easy call system for visitors
  • Free reserved parking
  • Free storage space (indoors) if available

Your needs are always a priority for us. For a tour or more information, please call our Admissions team at 253-752-6621, or visit www.FrankeTobeyJones.com.

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Your needs are always a priority for us. For a tour or more information, please call 253-752-6621, or visit www.FrankeTobeyJones.com.

Memory Care #20

Franke Tobey Jones Memory Care suites are beautiful and specialize in seniors with Alzheimer’s Disease and dementia. Our unique approach to memory care features a small group of residents who live together in a home-like setting with secured outside courtyards, many gathering spaces, 24 hour supervision and support. It is not necessary to live at FTJ first.

Memory Care #20 is a private suite with an en suite bathroom, $8,145 per month plus level of care fee.  One thing that sets the FTJ memory care community apart from others is our Montessori-Inspired Memory Care Programs.

Montessori-Inspired Memory Care Programming

Starting in late 2022, Franke Tobey Jones embarked on a brand-new way of engaging with residents in our Memory Care. While Montessori is most often connected to learning for children, Montessori for dementia has been shown to be extremely effective in allowing the person with dementia to reconnect to a world they are losing access to.

Montessori-Inspired Memory Care Programming is an approach to dementia care that adapts the educational principles developed by Dr. Maria Montessori to support individuals living with memory impairments, such as Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. This philosophy focuses on creating a person-centered, engaging, and supportive environment that encourages independence, dignity, and a sense of purpose.

Key features of Montessori-inspired memory care programming include:

  1. Person-Centered Approach
  • Tailored activities based on the individual’s preferences, strengths, interests, and life history.
  • Emphasis on preserving and utilizing remaining abilities rather than focusing on deficits.
  1. Structured Environment
  • A calm, organized, and predictable environment helps reduce confusion and anxiety.
  • Visual cues, labels, and memory aids are often used to support navigation and orientation.
  1. Engagement in Meaningful Activities
  • Activities are designed to reflect the resident’s previous skills, hobbies, and roles, allowing them to feel purposeful and connected.
  • Examples include cooking, gardening, sorting tasks, or music therapy.
  1. Emphasis on Independence
  • Residents are encouraged to perform tasks they can do independently or with minimal assistance, fostering self-esteem and a sense of accomplishment.
  1. Sensory Stimulation
  • Incorporates tactile, visual, auditory, and olfactory experiences to engage the senses, evoke memories, and create calming or enjoyable moments.
  1. Social Connection and Community
  • Promotes opportunities for social interaction, group activities, and teamwork to combat isolation and loneliness.

This approach aligns well with best practices in dementia care, as it respects each resident’s individuality and focuses on maintaining quality of life through meaningful engagement and supportive care strategies.  Through sensory experiences and hands-on programing, those who have dementia are better able to reconnect with pleasant events and memories of the past and experience the positive emotions of remembered events.

Memory Care Suites Feature

  • Large private suite with private bathroom/shower
  • Multiple large gathering areas
  • Private, secure outside courtyards
  • Under the supervision of a licensed nurse, activity professionals and nursing assistants, each day is guided  by our 24 hour staff, and daily routine is structured to maximize quality of life for each resident
  • A licensed nurse is available to administer medications and assist with emergencies
  • Program includes assistance with activities of daily living including medications, bathing and dressing to ensure that needs are met
  • A variety of meaningful activities including Montessori–inspired programming designed to enhance residents’ strengths while bringing enjoyment to their days
  • Residents can enjoy quiet times with other residents and staff in various indoor and outdoor community spaces

Memory Care Suites Include

  • Three delicious meals a day served family-style in the Memory Care dining room
  • Weekly housekeeping: bed linens and towels are laundered and supplied weekly, and a laundry room is available for personal use.  FTJ can also launder personal clothes for a fee.
  • Transportation to medical appointments five days a week
  • Utilities include cable and local phone service

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Your needs are always a priority for us. For a tour or more information, please call 253-752-6621, or visit www.FrankeTobeyJones.com.

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