RankingsUpdated August 2026

The 11 Best-Rated Nursing Homes in Tacoma, WA (2026)

Every CMS-certified nursing home in Tacoma, WA, independently ranked by health inspection scores, staffing levels, and penalty history — never paid placement. See how our ranking method works

11Nursing Homes in Tacoma
2.5/5
-0.7 vs state avgState avg: 3.20Tacoma Avg Rating
$157K+$71K vs state avgState avg: $86KAvg Fine (When Penalized)
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1No Penalties

Nursing HomeTacoma, WA

Avamere Transitional Care Of Puget Sound

LLC

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
60 BedsInspected Nov 2025

Above Washington avg of 3.2

630 South Pearl StreetTacoma, WA 98465

(253) 671-7300

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2No Penalties

Nursing HomeTacoma, WA

The Oaks At Lakewood

LLC

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
80 BedsInspected Oct 2024

Above Washington avg of 3.2

11411 Bridgeport WayTacoma, WA 98499

(253) 581-9002

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31 Penalty

Nursing HomeTacoma, WA

Tacoma Nursing And Rehabilitation Center

LLC

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing2.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
150 BedsInspected Jun 2024

Above Washington avg of 3.2

2102 South 96th StreetTacoma, WA 98444

(253) 581-2514

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4No Penalties

Nursing HomeTacoma, WA

Eliseo

Corporation

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection3.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
187 BedsInspected Jun 2025

Above Washington avg of 3.2

1301 N Highlands ParkwayTacoma, WA 98406

(253) 752-7112

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5No Penalties

Nursing HomeTacoma, WA

Birch Creek Post Acute & Rehabilitation

LLC

★★☆☆☆2 out of 5 stars2.0Below AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection2.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
124 BedsInspected Nov 2025

Below Washington avg of 3.2

5601 S Orchard StreetTacoma, WA 98409

(253) 474-8421

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63 Penalties

Nursing HomeTacoma, WA

Park Rose Care Center

Corporation

★★☆☆☆2 out of 5 stars2.0Below AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection2.0
  • Staffing2.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
139 BedsInspected Jul 2025

Below Washington avg of 3.2

3919 South 19th StreetTacoma, WA 98405

(253) 752-5677

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7No Penalties

Nursing HomeTacoma, WA

Avalon Healthcare - Tacoma

LLC

★☆☆☆☆1 out of 5 stars1.0PoorCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection1.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
81 BedsInspected Jul 2025

Below Washington avg of 3.2

7411 Pacific AvenueTacoma, WA 98408

(253) 474-8456

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81 Penalty

Nursing HomeTacoma, WA

Orchard Park Health Care & Rehab Center

LLC

★☆☆☆☆1 out of 5 stars1.0PoorCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection1.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
147 BedsInspected Aug 2025

Below Washington avg of 3.2

4755 South 48thTacoma, WA 98409

(253) 475-4611

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93 Penalties

Nursing HomeTacoma, WA

Avamere At Pacific Ridge

Corporation

★☆☆☆☆1 out of 5 stars1.0PoorCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection1.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
102 BedsInspected Dec 2025

Below Washington avg of 3.2

3625 East B StreetTacoma, WA 98404

(253) 475-2507

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103 Penalties

Nursing HomeTacoma, WA

Alaska Gardens Health And Rehabilitation

Sole proprietorship

★☆☆☆☆1 out of 5 stars1.0PoorCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection1.0
  • Staffing2.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
123 BedsInspected Oct 2025

Below Washington avg of 3.2

6220 South Alaska StreetTacoma, WA 98408

(253) 476-5300

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114 Penalties

Nursing HomeTacoma, WA

Heartwood Extended Healthcare

Sole proprietorship

★☆☆☆☆1 out of 5 stars1.0PoorCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection1.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
120 BedsInspected Jun 2025

Below Washington avg of 3.2

1649 East 72ndTacoma, WA 98404

(253) 472-9027

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City report

Care landscape in Tacoma

How Tacoma compares with the rest of Washington on three signals families ask about most.

  • Population 65+12.5%

    About 27% lower than the state average of 17.1%.

    Census ACS 2023 (ZIP-weighted)
  • Nurse staff turnover47.2%

    About the same as the state average of 46.7%.

    CMS PBJ 2024
  • Cognitive disability17.6%

    About 20% higher than the state average of 14.7%.

    CDC PLACES (ZIP-weighted)

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FAQ

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How many facilities were evaluated in Tacoma, WA?

This page evaluates 11 eligible nursing homes in Tacoma, WA and shows the top 11.

How are these rankings calculated?

Facilities are ranked by CMS overall rating first. Ties are broken by fewer penalties, then health inspection rating, then staffing rating.

Should I rely on these rankings alone?

No. Use the rankings to narrow the field, then review facility profiles, confirm details directly with the provider, and get professional guidance for the care decision.

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