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Featured Apartment of the Month – Garden Apartments # 306

By Christine Hall

Garden Apartment #306 is an approximately 600 square foot one bedroom, one bathroom apartment, with a large living room with a beautiful arched window that looks north over Point Defiance Park. The monthly rent of $3,455 ($55K buy-in) includes:

• Continental breakfast three days a week
• Happy Hour every Thursday
• Housekeeping twice monthly
• Maintenance of building exterior, all grounds and common spaces
• Activities and fitness classes, fitness machines and personal trainers
• FTJ Senior University
• Transportation
• Kitchen with built-in full size range, microwave oven, dishwasher and garbage disposal
• 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 1, 2 and 2 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

• Window blinds
• Storage area off deck or patio and storage space in the lower level of the building
• Up to $25 Bistro Café credit per month/person
• Concierge Services with errand services
• 10 days FTJ Health Care Benefit accrued over 5 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 more information regarding this apartment, other available apartments, or any questions you may have regarding retirement living, please call us at 253-752-6621 or visit www.FrankeTobeyJones.com.

Or, you might also be interested in…

Tobey Jones Building #261 – Independent Living with Services

This lovely one bedroom, one bathroom corner apartment is on the main floor, and makes meals and activities easily accessible. It has a nice campus view and plenty of windows, plus tall ceilings and an extra closet. Because of the popularity of this apartment, it does not come available often, and when it does, it rents quickly. So, if you have the desire to tour this wonderful apartment, please don’t wait. Schedule a tour today. The monthly rent is $4,530, has no buy-in and includes the following amenities:

• 3 wonderful, chef prepared meals a day
• Cheerful weekly housekeeping
• Transportation to and from doctor appointments and shopping, five days a week
• Fitness classes and personal trainers.
• Woodshop and Craft room
• Senior University—lifelong learning
• More activities, trips and tours than you can imagine!

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Your needs are always a priority for us. For more information regarding this apartment, other available apartments, or any questions you may have regarding retirement living, please call us at 253-752-6621 or visit www.FrankeTobeyJones.com.

Tobey Jones Building #454 – Independent Living with Services

One of the nice features of the historic Tobey Jones building is that every apartment is different, and every apartment has interesting skylights and/or angles and/or features. Apartment #454, a one-bedroom apartment, has great pitched room skylights which makes this apartment bright even on cloudy days. It also has a nice kitchenette and dining nook. The monthly rent is $4,300 has no “buy in” and includes the following amenities:

• 3 wonderful, chef prepared meals a day
• Cheerful weekly housekeeping
• Transportation to and from doctor appointments and shopping, five days a week
• Many fitness classes
• Woodshop and Craft room
• Senior University—lifelong learning
• More activities, trips and tours than you can imagine!
  

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Your needs are always a priority for us. For more information regarding this apartment, other available apartments, or any questions you may have regarding retirement living, please call us at 253-752-6621 or visit www.FrankeTobeyJones.com.

Memory Care

Our 21 beautiful new Memory Care suites are open and residents are moving in! This is a perfect time to choose the best suite for your loved one(s).

Our Memory Care specializes 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 guided day and support. It is not necessary to live at FTJ first.

Features

• 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

Includes

• 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 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 to us. For more information regarding this apartment, other available apartments, or any questions you may have regarding retirement living, please call us at 253-752-6621 or visit www.FrankeTobeyJones.com