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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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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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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