March 7, 2025 —
By now, you’ve probably been reading or hearing about our expansion! In the first phase we will add 60 luxury independent living apartments (similar to our Bristol View Apartments) to our beautiful campus plus new dining venues, a bar and additional wellness/fitness space. Views will be spectacular! The construction is expected to start in 2027.... Read More
February 13, 2025 —
We are excited to announce that more independent living apartments will be added to our beautiful campus. The first of three phases will add approximately 60 independent living apartments (similar to the current FTJ Bristol View apartments), new dining venues, a bar and additional wellness/fitness space. Views will be spectacular! The construction is expected to... Read More
February 11, 2025 —
Franke Tobey Jones Ranks Third in Washington State! For the second consecutive year, Newsweek and global data research firm Statista have partnered to rank America’s Best Continuing Care Retirement Communities in 2025. They recognized the leading 300 CCRCs in the United States. Their goal is to help seniors and their loved ones to find the... Read More
February 6, 2025 —
Here’s to the Next Century! On January 29, 2025, on a beautiful sunny day in Tacoma, WA, Franke Tobey Jones ceremoniously buried its Centennial Time Capsule. Containing photographs, stories, artifacts and files, the capsule preserves a snapshot of 2024, serving as a bridge between generations. More than a symbolic burial, this event was a celebration... Read More
January 16, 2025 —
When considering moving to a senior living community people have many questions. One of the big questions is “What types of senior living communities are available and where do I fit in?” There are many types of senior communities. Franke Tobey Jones is a CCRC which stand for Continuing Care Retirement Community. CCRCs include all... Read More
January 14, 2025 —
Although I was only in my early 60s, in 2021 I decided it was the right time to downsize (rightsize), to sell my home of many years and to live in a place that was a lot more manageable. As with so many people, isolating during the pandemic really changed my priorities, and my gut... Read More
January 9, 2025 —
We are excited to announce that more independent living apartments will be added to our beautiful campus. The first of three phases will add approximately 60 independent living apartments (similar to the current FTJ Bristol View apartments), new dining venues, a bar and additional wellness/fitness space. Views will be spectacular! The construction is expected to... Read More
November 19, 2024 —
Signs Your Loved One Needs More Assistance and Tips for Starting the Conversation When visiting your aging parents over the holidays, you may notice: One or both have lost weight. Expired or rotting food in their refrigerator. Cooked food in the oven that was never eaten. Unkept either inside or out…or both. Expired medications or... Read More
November 14, 2024 —
In July 2023 seven residents, Redmond Barnett (chairperson), Claire Griffin, Phyllis Gill, Karen Fischer, Pam Baker, Ann Martin and Cora Bock met with the Sr. Director of Marketing and PR, Christine Hall, to embark on a journey to discover the remarkable history and amazing stories encompassing a century of Franke Tobey Jones legacy. Both the... Read More
November 6, 2024 —
In celebration of the Franke Tobey Jones Centennial this year, we held the first ever Pacific Northwest Senior Writer’s Showcase as part of Franke Tobey Jones Senior University. Entries could be in the form of a story, poem or essay and had to relate to the theme “home.” The entries were limited to 1,500 words,... Read More
October 22, 2024 —
The cost of senior living is on most people’s minds when looking to move to a retirement community. Many of the benefits of senior living communities cannot be communicated through monetary values, such as the social interaction, emotional support of the community, the opportunities to meet new friends and an environment that encourages overall wellness.... Read More
October 11, 2024 —
Resident Centennial Committee Convenes In July 2023…What A Journey! How the Journey Began In the summer of 2023 a general ask was posted in the weekly resident newsletter to see if any residents would be interested in helping uncover the FTJ history and help with the Centennial project. Seven residents, Redmond Barnett (chairperson), Claire McCaffery... Read More
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