The Firs

I took my parents on a tour yesterday and it was very clean there. I liked the decor, lots of windows, great looking calendar of events, excellent bus service. It's the right price range too. My parents want to move forward on getting a place there. Oh ya, they fed is lunch while we were there and it was good and I thought the menu and flexibility was great, they operate it like a restaurant so you can eat anytime during open hours. If you're looking at places as a senior I would tour The Firs for sure. Good luck!

I've been a resident of The Firs since March 2016. I came from a senior residence in Sacramento, CA which was a bit of heaven. I didn't expect to find anything comparable. Prior to my Sacramento experience, I began communicating with The Firs, knowing that I'd be moving to WA within 4-5 years. I joined their mailing list and kept in touch. When I actually moved to Oly, I took advantage of a 3-month-free-rent offer of a new senior residence needing some "warm bodies" to enhance their recruitment. After two years, and visiting numerous full-service senior apartments, I did decide on The Firs. I'd spent over 5 years living in, and visiting, senior apartments, and The Firs was still the best choice. The ambiance of the building, and especially the manicured grounds, all under a forest of 60-ft+ evergreens, is like living in a tree house. I awake to the sun shining through branches, with birds and squirrels adding to the ambiance. Excellent food, too, which is one of the most important features; should have spent more time on that, but "excellent" should suffice.

I had the chance to visit The Firs recently and was very impressed. The staff were welcoming, professional, and genuinely caring. The entire place was well-kept, clean, and thoughtfully maintained, which created such a positive atmosphere. You can tell a lot of attention goes into making it a comfortable and inviting environment.

We’ve had the pleasure of supporting some of the independent residents at The Firs Retirement Community, helping them receive the caregiving services they need while continuing to enjoy the comfort of their home. The staff here is truly exceptional—many with decades of experience and dedicated to serving seniors with compassion and professionalism. Marilyn and Christine are both highly thought of in the Oly senior community. The Firs is a well-run community with excellent management that is genuinely involved and invested in the lives of their residents. They regularly host fun and engaging events—I’ve personally attended several, including their annual car show, which is always a highlight! From fundraisers and resident birthday parties to special celebrations, they go above and beyond to create a vibrant, welcoming environment for those who call this place home and our local community. The Firs is an established community and a trusted name in independent living and has been for many years. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for an independent community that truly cares.