Garden Terrace Healthcare Center of Federal Way is located in Federal Way, Washington, and functions as a skilled nursing facility offering a combination of nursing home and assisted living care. The center is certified by Medicare, participating since June 12, 2003, and can accommodate approximately 65 residents. It is designed to support both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care needs, including specialized memory care and services for individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease or other cognitive conditions.
Care services at Garden Terrace Healthcare Center address a broad range of medical and personal needs. The facility provides 24-hour skilled nursing support along with access to physical, occupational, and speech therapy for residents requiring rehabilitation or assistance with regaining lost functions. Wound care and diabetes management are available, as is pain management and hospice care for those needing comfort and support near end of life. The center also offers podiatry services, stroke care programs, and support for residents requiring assistance with activities of daily living—such as full assistance with bathing, eating, and toileting, and self-care support for dressing. Clubs and community engagement opportunities help residents maintain social and recreational involvement.
Garden Terrace Healthcare Center also provides amenities such as a barber/beauty salon and offers resident and family counseling services. A resident or family council is in place to encourage feedback and community input. The facility supports counseling for families and residents, aiming to promote communication and address concerns.
According to recent reviews, care experiences at this facility are highly variable. Some residents and their families report positive experiences, including attentive and compassionate staff, clean environments, quality rehabilitation services, and a welcoming atmosphere for visitors. Individual staff members often receive recognition for exceeding expectations and supporting recovery. However, other reviews cite issues such as delayed responses to call bells, slow assistance with bathroom needs, medication delays, or lapses in following physician instructions. Additional concerns include missing belongings, sporadic rudeness by staff, and accountability for resident safety and needs—with some families expressing concerns about inadequate staffing or management. The overall quality of care may fluctuate based on staffing or shift patterns, resulting in a wide range of reported experiences.
In summary, Garden Terrace Healthcare Center of Federal Way provides a range of skilled care and support services alongside rehabilitation and memory care, with amenities and therapy options designed for seniors requiring both medical care and assistance with daily life. Resident and family experiences reflect both highly satisfactory and deeply concerning care outcomes.
Costs at this community start at $3,335 and range up to $6,692. The average price in the community is $5,014, which is less than the average price in the area of $5,445. The cost of nursing homes in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.
