The Oaks at Lakewood
11411 Bridgeport Way, Tacoma, WA 98499 · (253) 581-9002
For profit - Limited Liability company · 80 certified beds
The Oaks at Lakewood has a 5-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in January 2026, found 3 citations (the Washington average is 15.8). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on January 29, 2026 found 3 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.January 29, 2026 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.January 29, 2026 · F0641 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Post nurse staffing information every day.January 29, 2026 · F0732 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Many
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 1 citation.
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.December 8, 2023 · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Washington average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 4.08 | 4.36 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.53 | 0.94 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.09 | 0.77 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.45 | 2.66 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 28.6% | 45.1% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 80 |
| Average residents per day | 71.3 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Tacoma Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Tacoma · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Avamere Transitional Care of Puget Sound Tacoma · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Eliseo Tacoma · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Avalon Healthcare - Tacoma Tacoma · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Avamere at Pacific Ridge Tacoma · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
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