Garden Apartment #306 - Independent Living
It has been quite a long time since we’ve had an availability in the Garden Apartments. This lovely north facing 614 square foot apartment has large windows that face the park. The monthly rent of $3,455 ($55K Entrance Fee) 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 bedroom 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 assistance 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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Garden Apartment Resident Review
Karen Fischer
5 stars
April 2023
When choosing a retirement community I looked for one that was a non-profit entity. A non-profit does not have to raise prices to make sure shareholders get a dividend. It has been here in Tacoma for 99 years. The FTJ Board of Directors is unpaid. It is unique, not part of a nationwide or statewide chain. I live in the garden apartments, an independent living building. I know that as my needs change, I can move into the assisted living building.
The staff here are extraordinary. They are all polite, professional and competent. Whether I interact with housekeeping or maintenance staff or arrange with Food Service for a special meal event, they are caring people who go above and beyond. When I need a ceiling lightbulb changed or have a problem with the garbage disposal, the maintenance staff responds promptly and takes care of the problem.
My building has about 40 people. It is a congenial group who enjoys continental breakfasts together three days a week and a weekly happy hour. I can participate or not as I want. There are always scheduled activities on campus and a bus to take me to the Tacoma Symphony concerts. There are even waist high garden beds and a greenhouse for us gardeners.
In addition to being a nonprofit, having a great staff and an apartment I like, FTJ is located adjacent to Point Defiance Park, 700 acres with a zoo and several miles of hiking trails in old growth forest. I enjoy the magnificent gardens and feel like Lady Grantham as I browse among the roses and dahlias. Deer visit our campus daily and every spring there is a crop of new fawns. I could not have found a better place to retire to.
The Mission of Franke Tobey Jones
To enrich and extend the quality of life for seniors in our community. As a not-for-profit organization, we provide senior residential services, a supportive continuum of care and innovative community outreach.