Featured Apartment of the Month:
Garden Apartment #A07 - Independent Living
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Charming Garden Apartment with Cozy Fireplace and Private Patio
This 638-square-foot one-bedroom apartment offers a warm and inviting living space, complete with a cozy fireplace in the living room, a full kitchen, and a private patio — an ideal retreat for pet owners.
As a resident of our Garden Apartments, you'll enjoy a relaxed yet engaging lifestyle with exclusive amenities and social opportunities. The monthly rent is $4,660 with a $75,000 buy-in, and includes:
- Continental breakfast three mornings a week — a casual and friendly way to start your day.
- Weekly Happy Hour — connect with neighbors in a relaxed social setting.
- Twice-monthly housekeeping for a consistently fresh home.
- A variety of activities and fitness programs, including access to fitness machines and personal trainers.
- FTJ Senior University, offering enriching educational opportunities.
- Scheduled transportation for errands, appointments, and outings.
- In-apartment stackable washer and dryer for added convenience.
- Comprehensive safety features, including fire, burglary, and emergency services monitored on-site.
- Secured building access for peace of mind.
- All utilities included — electricity (including air conditioning), gas, water, sewer, garbage, internet, property taxes, and building insurance.
- One complimentary parking space per apartment.
This thoughtfully designed apartment offers both comfort and convenience in a vibrant community — the perfect place to call home.
Continuing Care Retirement Community
Enjoy the perfect blend of independence, security, and support with an apartment home on our welcoming Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) campus. Built in 2004, the Garden Apartments offer a range of thoughtfully designed floor plans, including spacious one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and two-bedroom plus den layouts.
Each well-appointed apartment is fully equipped to provide the comfort and convenience active seniors seek in retirement living. Residents enjoy the privacy of a peaceful setting while still benefiting from the vibrant social opportunities and exceptional amenities that come with Franke Tobey Jones residency.
Ideally located near Point Defiance Park, the Tacoma waterfront, and downtown Tacoma, this community offers a lifestyle rich in natural beauty and urban accessibility.
Apartment Features:
- Full kitchen with a built-in full-size range, microwave oven, dishwasher, and garbage disposal.
- In-apartment stacked washer and dryer for your convenience.
- Window blinds for privacy and light control.
- Ample storage, including a dedicated space on your deck or patio, plus additional storage in the building’s lower level.
Exclusive Resident Benefits:
- Concierge services, including helpful errand support to simplify your day.
- Ten days of FTJ Skilled Nursing care, accrued over five years for added peace of mind.
- Comprehensive maintenance services, covering exterior, heating, ventilation, plumbing, electrical, and security systems — giving you worry-free living.
- Access to all common area amenities, including parlors and lounges, ideal for socializing or relaxing.
The Garden Apartments provide a unique balance of privacy and community, ensuring residents enjoy both a peaceful retreat and a vibrant lifestyle. Experience the comfort of home with the added assurance of support when you need it.
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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.
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.