This "must see" 1,194 square foot, two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment is one of the largest apartments in this building and is north facing to Point Defiance Park and Zoo.

 

The master bedroom features:

• French doors to office/den and second bedroom
• Fireplace in master bedroom
• Access to the large, landscaped patio from master bedroom and office/den
• Large walk in closet
• Storage cupboards next to the closet (lots of storage)

 

The second bedroom/den/office also features French doors and access to the patio.  The kitchen has  quartz counter tops and stainless steel appliances.

 

 You’ll find the Garden Apartment residents super friendly. The monthly rent is $6,275 with a $100K buy-in and includes:.

• Housekeeping twice monthly
• Maintenance of building exterior, all grounds and common spaces
• Fitness, including personal trainers
• FTJ Senior University
• Trips and tours
• Transportation
• Fully equipped kitchen
• In-apartment stackable washer and dryer
• Fire, burglary, emergency services monitored on-site
• Electricity (including A/C), gas, water, sewer, garbage, standard cable television, property taxes and building insurance.
• Continental breakfast three days a week and Happy Hour every Thursday.

 

GARDEN APARTMENT 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
• One parking space per apartment. Second parking space is $250 per month for a designated space.
• A $25 Bistro Café credit per month/person
• Concierge Services with errand service
• 10 days FTJ Health Care Benefit accrued over 5 years. (Benefit is accrued per apartment not per person).
• Fireplaces in some apartments
• Maintenance of exterior, heating, ventilation, plumbing, electrical and security systems
• Use of all common area facilities, parlors, lounges

 

 

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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.