About us at Peoples Senior Living in Tacoma, Washington

About Us

Peoples Retirement Community opened its doors in 1988. The idea of Pastor Owen Shackett (of Peoples Church, now called Champion Center, located adjacent to Peoples’ property) and his wife Betty saw a need for retirement living in this community. Originally designed for independent living, the need for assisted living quickly became apparent and began slowly admitting residents requiring assistance. A few years later resulted in the first floor, east wing being remodeled to accommodate memory care.

Pastor Owen Shackett and his wife Betty became Peoples Retirement Community’s first residents and Betty continues to live here to this day.

In June of 2023 Chad and Melanie Solvie, owners of Cascade Senior Living Services https://www.cascadecares.com/our-team acquired Peoples Senior Living to continue the service that Pastor Shackett started so many years ago. The Team at Cascade Senior Living Services has added in Adult Day Health services and upgrades. Check back to our website to see the changes!

Exterior of our community on a beautiful day at Peoples Senior Living in Tacoma, Washington
Don Hansen at Peoples Senior Living in Tacoma, Washington
Resident relaxing in a comfortable chair at Peoples Senior Living in Tacoma, Washington
Three generations of a family posing for a photo at Peoples Senior Living in Tacoma, Washington
Residents raising a toast to the good life at a wine social at Peoples Senior Living in Tacoma, Washington

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