Nursing homes in Tacoma, WA
Tacoma, WA has 11 Medicare-certified nursing homes. 2 have a 5-star overall rating, and 9 have been fined in the last three years.
Medicare data updated October 2026. Sorted by Medicare's overall rating.
| Nursing home | Overall rating | Health inspections | Staffing | Quality measures | Beds | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Oaks at Lakewood11411 Bridgeport Way · For profit - Limited Liability company | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | 80 | None |
| Tacoma Nursing and Rehabilitation Center2102 South 96th Street · For profit - Limited Liability company | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | 150 | 1 ($36,446) |
| Avamere Transitional Care of Puget Sound630 South Pearl Street · For profit - Limited Liability company | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | 60 | 1 ($23,319) |
| Eliseo1301 N Highlands Parkway · Non profit - Corporation | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | 187 | None |
| Avalon Healthcare - Tacoma7411 Pacific Avenue · For profit - Limited Liability company | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | 81 | 1 ($24,814) |
| Avamere at Pacific Ridge3625 East B Street · For profit - Limited Liability company | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | 102 | 4 ($68,411) |
| Park Rose Care Center3919 South 19th Street · For profit - Corporation | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | 139 | 2 ($241,815) |
| Alaska Gardens Health and Rehabilitation6220 South Alaska Street · For profit - Individual | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | 123 | 2 ($170,372) |
| Birch Creek Post Acute & Rehabilitation5601 S Orchard Street · For profit - Limited Liability company | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | 124 | 1 ($19,656) |
| Heartwood Extended Healthcare1649 East 72nd · For profit - Limited Liability company | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | 120 | 4 ($351,357) |
| Orchard Park Health Care & Rehab Center4755 South 48th · For profit - Limited Liability company Cited for abuse | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | 147 | 3 ($301,370) |
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Recent inspection problems in Tacoma
Citations from each home's latest standard inspection and from complaint inspections in the last three years, newest first. What an inspection citation means
- Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.July 15, 2026 · Orchard Park Health Care & Rehab Center · F0552 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.July 15, 2026 · Orchard Park Health Care & Rehab Center · F0600 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Not require residents to give up Medicare or Medicaid benefits, or pay privately as a condition of admission; and must tell residents what care they do not provide.July 15, 2026 · Orchard Park Health Care & Rehab Center · F0620 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.July 15, 2026 · Orchard Park Health Care & Rehab Center · F0627 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.July 15, 2026 · Orchard Park Health Care & Rehab Center · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.July 15, 2026 · Orchard Park Health Care & Rehab Center · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.July 15, 2026 · Orchard Park Health Care & Rehab Center · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.July 15, 2026 · Orchard Park Health Care & Rehab Center · F0725 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Post nurse staffing information every day.July 15, 2026 · Orchard Park Health Care & Rehab Center · F0732 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.July 15, 2026 · Orchard Park Health Care & Rehab Center · F0744 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Questions about nursing homes in Tacoma
Which nursing home in Tacoma has the highest Medicare rating?
The Oaks at Lakewood and Tacoma Nursing and Rehabilitation Center share the highest overall rating in Tacoma: 5 stars out of 5.
How many nursing homes in Tacoma have been fined?
9 of the 11 have been fined in the last three years, $1,237,560 in all. The most was $351,357, at Heartwood Extended Healthcare.
Does Medicare flag any nursing homes in Tacoma?
Orchard Park Health Care & Rehab Center was cited for abuse. Medicare marks homes with a history of serious problems and homes recently cited for abuse.
Which nursing home in Tacoma is the largest?
Eliseo, with 187 certified beds.
Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.