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Featured Review
5
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June 26, 2021
Three fourths of my stuff are already there in The Firs. I slept there last night, but I am currently at my house as I'm on the process of selling it. The thing that made me choose The Firs was it's pretty close to my budget. In February, they sent me a deal that said $500 off the apartment that I wanted, so I went back and took my daughter. We had an excellent tour, and the price was right. The staff was very informative and friendly. It was a great experience. I had a choice between a studio, an alcove, a one-bedroom, and two-bedrooms. I chose the alcove, and it's a little bigger than a studio. I like that it had a walk-in closet and a kitchenette. The building is three stories high, and I like that I'm on the third floor too. There's lots of activities. They serve meals, and housekeeping comes once a week. I like the amenities and the freedom to come and go. They have an exercise room, a library, a place called town hall where they have church and speakers, a bus that takes you to your doctor's appointments, and short trips to casino or to go sightseeing. It just depends on what's organized every week. There's also a Saturday afternoon matinee. For the money, I'm really happy for what I'm getting.
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About The Firs in Olympia, Washington
The Firs is a senior living community with a park-like setting in Thurston County. The Firs was established in 1983 and has high reviews for its staff and residents. Residents enjoy the amenities of all utilities included, weekly housekeeping, and maintenance services. The Firs offers transportation to grocery stores, banks, churches, and other places of interest six days a week. It is also the only independent retirement community in Thurston County with 24 hours on-call management for emergency incidents.
Services and Amenities of The Firs in Olympia, Washington
Diet & Nutrition
- Diabetic
- Kosher
- Low Fat
- Low Salt
- Vegetarian Diet Available
- Special Diets/Dietary Accommodations
Games Hobbies & Recreation
- Arts & Crafts Activities/Programs
- Literary Activities/Programs
- Educational Activities/Programs
- Facilitated Field Trips/Outings
- Tabletop & Other Games/Programs
- Horticultural Activities
On-Site Services
- Religious Services
Financing & Payment Options
- Accepts Check Payments
- Accepts Credit Card Payments
Health Services
- Medication Reminders
Pets
- Pets
- Pet restrictions
Fitness & Wellness Programs
- Fitness & wellness facilities/equipment
- Tai Chi
- Yoga/Stretching opportunities
Languages
- English spoken
Personal Care
- Cooking services
Additional Amenity Information
- Housing: Alcove - living space is 180 additional square feet than studio, with separate sleeping area
- Activities: none
- Diet: none
- Languages: English
- Special Comment: Beautiful dining room looking out on park setting, Fireside Bistro and formal library. A Town Hall offering Ted Talks, Great Courses, church service, and many musical visitors to perform for our residents. Finally a multi purpose/game room for all to enjoy. Family kitchen to celebrate a birthday, anniversary or special event. Finally, a Salon and Barber Shop that offers full service hair care and mani/pedicures. Becky has been with Thr Firs over 5 years. Come and enjoy the spirited and active community in a peaceful and convenient setting.
Costs for The Firs in Olympia, Washington
Independent Living
$2,500
Starting Price
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Reviews of The Firs in Olympia, Washington
Carl
5
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August 4, 2023
I visited The Firs. It was a fine experience, and I was there for two and a half hours. I like their program of activities and the size of the apartments for the price. The staff were courteous and friendly. In terms of activities, almost every day, they have a physical exercise program, and I was interested in that. I saw the menu, and they're open all day. In other words, you can get food there in the restaurant all day. The only shortfall that I found is, the apartments are not air-conditioned. The condition of the facility is excellent. It's convenient for me because it's right in the middle of my medical providers.
Joshua
5
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April 28, 2023
The Firs was very nice and very well run. The sales director that gave us the tour was very knowledgeable. He had started there working in the kitchen about six years ago and now he's the sales director. He is very knowledgeable about the facility and very passionate about it and knew all the names of all the residents that interacted with us that day. I wasn't able to sample the food, but I was able to see the menu. They offer a wide variety of food and the menu itself indicated which food were vegan meals, vegetarian meals, gluten-free, keto, and any other types of dietary needs. The kitchen staff will remember the different residents' dietary needs and ensure that those types of dietary needs are offered to them. If any resident wants a specific food, they will remember that and offer that to them as well. They have a wide variety of activities. They have a bus that will take residents out every week to different stores that they might need to go to. They have a movie night for the residents. They have prayer service if need be. They have daily check-ins with the different directors of the facility there, like the activities director and the actual director of the facility itself, so that residents can ask them about what's new and the director can tell them about any updates on different concerns that they might have or new things that are coming in. They have daily morning walks and activity time with the residents. They have a great library there, a computer area, and different kinds of board games available. They have a wide variety of things offered to the residents.
Provider Response
Carolyn
5
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November 15, 2022
I was very pleased with The Firs. It looked very nice and very welcoming when I went in. I also found a place to park right away. They told me they have valet parking, although I didn't see the valet when I first pulled in. It was spacious and clean, had wide halls, and I could easily maneuver with my motorized wheelchair. The rooms were large. I'm looking at the plan they gave me, and it's 740 square feet, which is quite a bit. It had a full kitchen with a dishwasher and it had patios and decks, which I liked. The only reason I didn't leap on it immediately was partly that this has independent living and it doesn't have anything if I deteriorate. I would have to move. The staff during the tour was very, very pleasant, able to answer all my questions, was very friendly, very knowledgeable, and took all the time I needed. I also went to the dining room. I like that you can go in at any time between 8:00 and 8:00 and order things. I could go in at 2:00 in the afternoon and order some of the breakfast things, not the specials but the regular, like an omelet or something like that. That appeals to me. I did have lunch and I had chicken salad on a roll and a bowl of clam chowder, and it was extremely tasty and very well presented.
Provider Response
Trish
4
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September 13, 2022
The Firs was located in a forested area along a walking trail. The one we met there was pleasant and helpful. The apartment itself was nice, had a lot of storage, and was clean. It also had a nice view. We had lunch with them, and the food was good. The price was very reasonable considering it included meals. The dining area was sunny and bright and clean. It had a lot of tables for two, four, and six. They had trails, they had walkways outside and nice garden spaces. They also had like a patch or garden for the residents, if that's something they like to do. The staff who gave the tour was very helpful, and enthusiastic, and her mother had even relocated there. The room that we looked at had been refurbished, it was pleasant. It had a balcony and a kitchen area, but the kitchen was pretty minimal since they have meal plans.
Ryan
5
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July 4, 2022
We toured The Firs, and it was simply amazing. It's very welcoming. We felt like home. We really like it, and it is our number one choice. The staff was very welcoming, very friendly and very knowledgeable. The apartments were beautiful. They looked amazing, very well cared for, and very well maintained. If I was living by myself, I would I wouldn't mind living in that type of apartment. There is a laundry facility available for the residents to use. They had a very in-depth activity schedule and often offerings of activity in the dining area. The food looked really good. Everything looked good. I didn't notice any glaring maintenance issues that needed to be taken care of.
Karen
5
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June 26, 2022
The Firs is beautiful and the people that work and live there are very, very warm, welcoming and friendly. All of the staff are professional and resident-focused. They have a wonderful dining program and a great activities program too. It's independent senior living. They do group exercise, 6 mornings a week. They go on outings to stores and scenic drives. They go to the local casino. In the building, they have movies that they show daily. They also have guest speakers come in to speak about health and aging on various relative topics. They offered church services twice a week too. At times, when groups get together, they play pinochle and other card games. They have a beautiful, large library, a large screen TV, and a nice lounge area where they can watch sports. They always have sports on for the sports fans. There's always something going on that people can do. They even do arts and crafts too.
Provider Response
Reviewer#AT0428
3
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April 29, 2022
We looked at The Firs. They list themselves as handicapped accessible, but they are not. I could not get into the bedrooms in my wheelchair. I would have to get up and walk to get from the bedroom into the bathroom. We chose not to go with that. The staff that we met were very polite and accommodating. The facility looked a little tired. They have beautiful views around them, they're set in a gorgeous, gorgeous, place. If we didn't need for me to get around by wheelchair, it would have been a pick if we had tasted the food and it had been good.
Rosalea
4
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August 29, 2021
I went to The Firs. It's clean and nice, but it wasn't for me. They also have tiers that you can go from independent to a different room and so on. It was in the same facility, which is nice. The rooms were lovely and the amenities were great, they had a lot of different programs. It was an older facility, although it had been updated. They had a nice community. The staff was nice. She's been a very personable individual and everyone I met with was personable. I remember that I loved the room. They were nice, but it just wasn't for me. It's right across the street from the hospital.
Sally
5
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June 26, 2021
Three fourths of my stuff are already there in The Firs. I slept there last night, but I am currently at my house as I'm on the process of selling it. The thing that made me choose The Firs was it's pretty close to my budget. In February, they sent me a deal that said $500 off the apartment that I wanted, so I went back and took my daughter. We had an excellent tour, and the price was right. The staff was very informative and friendly. It was a great experience. I had a choice between a studio, an alcove, a one-bedroom, and two-bedrooms. I chose the alcove, and it's a little bigger than a studio. I like that it had a walk-in closet and a kitchenette. The building is three stories high, and I like that I'm on the third floor too. There's lots of activities. They serve meals, and housekeeping comes once a week. I like the amenities and the freedom to come and go. They have an exercise room, a library, a place called town hall where they have church and speakers, a bus that takes you to your doctor's appointments, and short trips to casino or to go sightseeing. It just depends on what's organized every week. There's also a Saturday afternoon matinee. For the money, I'm really happy for what I'm getting.
P.N.
5
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June 22, 2021
The Firs has a very unique entry way in the sense that it's really kind of a classical look, and it's very impressive just entering. The person who showed me around was very knowledgeable and very helpful. I went back a couple of times to look at a place, but decided I wasn't quite ready at that time. It has a place where you could have around-the-clock coffee. I like their meal approach that you don't have to sit down at the same time for a meal. You could come in at varying times and get a meal. They had a more flexible plan. It's a very good place. They have a good set of presentations and socials that are open to the people. They are right on a nice hiking trail, so that's kind of good. There were several room arrangements, and the rooms looked fine. They have speakers who come in on various topics. They have game times for people who want to play bingo or other games. The accommodations were fine. I don't need a 1-bedroom or 2-bedroom. I just need a place where I can have a small kitchen, and it's all in one one space. They have several options. They have football parties and happy hours. It seemed they hosted those in a timed fashion. I really like its appearance. It had a grand period of feeling to it. They have elevators and stairways. The lounge looked quite nice. The staff was very good and very helpful. It was a lovely building, and it was well kept.
Beverly
5
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June 19, 2021
I was accommodated very well at The Firs. I was there twice, and the staff was very good. My son and I were both impressed. The only thing is I would have to go up to the second or third floor, and we opted against that because the staff knows how much I like to go outside. It's in a wooded area, and it's very clean. It's been there for a long, long time, but they have updated a lot. Everything has been updated. I had nothing against it. They had the exercise room and the beauty salon. They had a room where you could go to watch movies, and they have overstuffed chairs that you can sit in to watch the movies. Wi-Fi is automatically in there, and your Comcast is also included in the rent.
Elizabeth
5
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January 27, 2021
My mother will be moving into The Firs today. It was an excellent tour. They were delightful and nice people. The sales folks have been incredibly helpful because I'm moving my mother from across the country. It's been kind of a wacky ordeal, and they've just been great. Her room is big and really spacious. She's got a 2-bedroom apartment. It's got huge closets and tons of closet storage space. I'm jealous, I want those closets. The people were so nice and it seemed affordable, but relatively upscale. It has a huge library, which just spoke to me that the folks who lived there were educated and active. It was just a good combination of all these things. We haven't moved in yet, but just based on the tour and my experience so far, it's been great. It's a little bit old, but it looks like it's being well maintained.
Denise
5
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December 22, 2020
My mom was in The Firs. It was high standard. I loved it. I did not want to take my mom out of there, but my mom had to be put into assisted living. She needed more help and they didn't have it. The staff was top of the line and A+. They were very hospitable. They were above and beyond what they did with my mom. My mom got tangled in her air hold quite often and they were always there to untangle her or help her to find her oxygen hose. They didn't even have to do that. I thought that the food was really good. I loved their dining area. They kinda made it look like a really nice, fancy restaurant. I never really ate a bunch of their food but I know they had an excellent salad bar. Their food that I ate was pretty good. The facility was clean. I could afford it.
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Kim
4
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October 2, 2020
I received a nice tour at The Firs. The place was nice and clean. It was a nice place and they didn't have food service. It was an older building, and the location wasn't really all that great for my mother. The staff was very nice. They had a library, crafts, and a lot of the same things that the other place had.
chriswh
5
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June 7, 2017
The Firs is an ideal place to live. Mom has lived at the Firs for six months and I have absolutely no complaints. The staff is amazing. The are attentive to resident needs, show compassion when a resident needs assistance, acknowledge residents by name and a smile. Management works hard to accommodate residents specific personal needs. The dining staff is amazing and the food is very good - comparable to an upscale restaurant menu. The housekeeping and maintenance staff are the best. No need goes unfulfilled and they make sure a resident feels welcomed and loved.
Sharon506586
5
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May 8, 2017
The Firs has been around a long time, but it's newly renovated. It's very close to St. Peter's Hospital and my mom's doctor whom she visits very regularly. It's a very cozy place, and the staff seems very friendly. The studio apartment that my mom is renting is reasonably priced and fits her needs. She's able to receive physical therapy and has connected with other women who have interests like her, so she's becoming more social now than she was when she was living with us. The food seems fresh and reasonable with plenty of choices, so Mom seems to be happy with it.
The Dutchman
5
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March 30, 2017
After one year at The Firs I'm as impressed as i hoped I would be. There simply are too many things to enjoy at The Firs to be specific. It is a very friendly Senior Community which covers all aspects of it's staff and workers. The food is above average and offers a daily variety. The proximity to all shopping and medical care makes it very convenient. The choices of daily activity keep one active and involved but it's always the choice of the resident. Just a great place to be rid of ones cares and enjoy your senior years. with happy people around you.
BeverlyMIEFH
5
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May 11, 2016
My visit to The Firs was very nice. It was $3,500 a month with a large living room, two very nice-sized bedrooms, a very large closet, a couple of other closets, and two bathrooms. I play the banjo two or three times a year there, so I have been in their dining room and their stage. I have been there when they serve a hot dog dinner in the summertime and have the band and all the members come out and enjoy themselves. They had ice cream the days that we have been there. They have a large lawn area and we play outside. They have a few people outside watching us and inside the dining room was full of people where there were microphones so they could hear us playing. It's just a little over my budget, and I can't afford it, but it was very nice.
Sharon119081450
5
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January 29, 2016
My mother was in The Firs before she moved to assisted-living. I would highly recommend it. They gave excellent care, and their standards were high. The rooms were very pleasant. They were in good variety of sizes. The food kind of varied by the cook, and they had quite a few cooks. Everything I had ever eaten there was very good.
Pat37
5
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December 4, 2013
The Firs was excellent. It was nice and very clean. We actually wanted our mom to go but she's resisting. The staff was very wonderful and hospitable. We had a wonderful visit with them. They showed us several rooms that were available. We talked to some of the residents and my husband and I had thought it would be perfect. My sister and my mom went back and when it came down to thinking about moving, just said she just couldn't do it yet. That was the only reason we did not go there. They showed us their activity calendar and there was nothing that we didn't like about the place. They provided transportation to doctor's appointments and shopping. They had outings. The best thing probably was the hospitality of the place. You could just tell how long different people had worked there. They had very little turnover. I work in the healthcare field myself so I know that that is, especially in any long term care, a wonderful thing.
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