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The Firs

426 Lilly Rd NE, Olympia, WA 98506

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The Firs

About the facility

Situated on the edge of dense woods, bordering the Chehalis-Western Trail, The Firs is the ideal senior living community for active seniors seeking independent living services in Olympia, Washington. This community’s luxurious, lodge-style atmosphere is complemented by resort-inspired services and amenities. After a fulfilling day of exciting activities and events, residents of The Firs enjoy having a peaceful retreat to turn to where their wants and needs are supported. Whether you’re looking for full-time residency or a short-term stay, this vibrant, welcoming community is here for you.

Community amenities & services

As part of their resident-first approach, the overall goal at The Firs is to simplify the lives of residents so they can fully embrace their retirement. Medication management and on-site hospice care is available should you need it, and routine visits with local health care professionals can be coordinated. Meanwhile, housekeeping, laundry, and dry-cleaning services can be coordinated, as well as assistance with grocery shopping and errands.

The culinary team prepares delicious and nutritious meals three times daily, with an anytime menu and healthy snacks available throughout the day. Residents can dine among friends in the elegant, lodge-inspired dining room while taking in views of the surrounding greenery, or they can enjoy...

Senior living options offered

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Amenities

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Healthcare Services

  • Staffing & Ancillary Services

Meals & Dining

  • Professional Chef
  • Meals Provided
  • Anytime Dining
  • International Cuisine

Room Amenities

  • Private patio, deck, or balcony
  • Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
  • Kitchenette
  • Ground Floor Units
  • Full kitchen
  • Wheelchair Accessible Showers

Community Amenities

On-site dining options

  • Café or Bistro
  • Private Dining Room

Transportation & parking

  • Property Convenient to Public Transit
  • Resident Parking Available
  • Uncovered Parking
  • Complimentary Transportation

Pets

  • Cats Allowed
  • Pet Care Available
  • Dogs Allowed
  • Weight Limit (lbs)

Common areas

  • Private Bath
  • Library
  • Central Fireplace
  • TV Lounge

Recreational areas

  • Movie or Theater Room
  • Piano or Organ
  • Raised Garden Beds
  • Arts and Crafts Center

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Grocery Shopping and Errands
  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning
  • Beautician

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Japanese
  • Spanish

Activities

  • Devotional Activities On-Site
  • Visiting Rabbi
  • Live Dance or Theater Performances
  • Live Well Programs

Reviews

for The Firs

9.5 out of 10
Review Score68 reviewsWrite a review
Overall Experience
4.5
Cleanliness
4.7
Friendliness
4.8
Care Services
4.5
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.4
Activities
4.5
Value for Cost
4.5

A Place for Mom has scored The Firs with 9.5 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 11 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, The Firs has 68 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.5 out of 5.

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Last Updated: 9/25/26

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Anonymous

Independent Living

Family/friend

September 25, 2026

5.0 out of 5 stars
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Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
3.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
3.0

Our experience

The room is very comfortable and clean. The staff is friendly. People seem happy and content there. Yes, I would recommend it

Cindy L

Independent Living

Resident/client

July 8, 2026

5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review for The Firs

People here are very friendly and the staff treats you like one of their family members. The apartment size is pretty good considering this is a studio. The food is very good and they give you a lot of choices. there is a variety of choices of activities and outside outings.

Anonymous

Independent Living

Resident/client

June 17, 2026

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

The best!!

Facilities are being updated and they keep very good care of the building. The staff is all friendly and nice and helpful.

Arjean T

Independent Living

Toured community

April 28, 2026

4.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Staff
5.0

The Firs appears to be a friendly community. It did not have some of the amenities such as washer and dryer inside each apartment or air conditioning in the units. I enjoyed the tour and [name removed] answered all my questions. Thank you for the opportunities to visit this community.

Kathleen B

Independent Living

Family/friend

April 14, 2026

5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review for The Firs

I love the staff and my father is very happy! I would recommend the community to others who are currently searching for one.

PB

Independent Living

Resident/client

January 12, 2026

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Review for The Firs

All is well, and I really like it here. The Firs has a lot of activities for residence and good food. I would recommend to others.

Anonymous A

Independent Living

Family/friend

June 22, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Great place feels like home. Easy move in process.

All the staff has been so helpful from the moving in process to the servers ensuring our family member is taken care of. They are all so nice to each and everyone. I loved how they make it feel like a home. Atmosphere.

Anonymous

Independent Living

Family/friend

June 9, 2025

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Good choice

She is doing very well here and loves it. Very professional staff and kind. I think some of the food they need to look at but other wise great!

Anonymous

Independent Living

Resident/client

May 16, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

The Firs

What we like the most about The First is The staff and dining room servers are outstanding. Yes, we would recommend this community to other families based on the experience

Anonymous

Independent Living

Family/friend

April 29, 2025

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Highly recommend

It's a good location near hospital and other medical services.

Gayle K

Independent Living

Family/friend

April 11, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

So happy with A Place For Mom.

We were looking for a nice retirement environment for my 93 year old mother-in-law. A Place For Mom contacted several facilities who in turn got in touch with us, which gave us the opportunity to review and visit facilities. My MIL fell in love with the amenities and friendly staff at The Firs. We are so happy that she is in a safe and loving environment. Thanks Place For Mom.

Anonymous

Independent Living

Family/friend

April 23, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Easy to make friends

We chose The Firs because of the value for the money and because of many recommendations from locals. I find it odd that they have no one on staff that has the authority to help you up off the floor if you fall, even if you request that they do so. There must be some kind of waiver that could be signed to avoid having to dial 911.

Anonymous

Independent Living

Resident/client

April 2, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
3.0

Very Nice Facility

The Firs is across the street from St Peter's hospital and many many professional medical offices. This makes my visits and e.g. hip replacement this year very convenient. The building is aged, but maintained very well. My apartment for instance, has been upgraded top to bottom with a walk-in shower, new carpet and paint. Very nice. As people move out, seems intention is to continue upgrading and maintaining a nice place! The staff have been here--they stay and are dedicated. Ver friendly and aware of what's happening with residents. Do their best!

Anonymous

Independent Living

Resident/client

May 23, 2023

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
4.0
Meals & Dining
3.0

Recommended

I am currently a resident at The Firs. My experience at this facility has been very good so far. The cleanliness and friendliness here are great. The staff and care services are good. The food is okay. Overall, I would recommend this facility to family and friends.

anonymous

Independent Living

Family/friend

March 24, 2023

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Great accommodations at a reasonable price

My loved one is very happy with the accommodations. I haven't heard a single complaint. My biggest concern was affordability and The Firs seems to provide a good bang for the buck. I would certainly recommend this facility to others looking.

anonymous

Independent Living

Resident/client

March 14, 2023

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

I have been well-received; introduced to others; invited to activities. Residents and Admin are very friendly and effective. Received lots of help from maintenance (hung TV and curtains) upon move in. Staff is always willing to help.

anonymous

Independent Living

Toured community

January 13, 2023

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

We had a good tour at The Firs. It was a really warm and cozy atmosphere. The administrator who walked me through was super nice, very personable. The apartment was nice - the layout was a little different and nicer than I saw at other facilities. It seemed like a nice place. I’ve also had friends whose parents have lived there and really liked the experience. It was just a bit outside of our budget.

anonymous

Independent Living

Toured community

August 2, 2022

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

The guy who gave me the tour was fantastic and made the whole experience great. The residents at The Firs seemed like they needed more care and I did not need that, I wanted a place where everyone was independent. The facility was also quite old looking.

Bill F

Independent Living

Resident/client

June 29, 2022

4.5 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Activities
3.5
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.5

I would recommend The Firs

I looked at a few different facilities and I chose The Firs because I felt really good about it at the time I was making the decision, it just felt like the right choice and it has turned out to be so. The apartments are a pretty good size. The food is very good, what I like the most is the ability to make a meal out of all of the things that are available. No matter what your likes are -you can make something out of it. The staff here have all been extremely friendly. Overall it has been been a good experience.

Joyce K

Independent Living

Resident/client

January 19, 2022

4.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Life at The Firs

This has been a very good experience for me. My apartment is comfortable and a pleasant space. The staff has been kind and always helpful as needed. Extracurricular activities are varied and offer something for just about everyone. There is a sense of friendliness throughout. However, as with many places where food is prepared in large quantities, not all items on the menu suit everyone but here there are alternatives availabl

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