Map showing the location of HEARTWOOD EXTENDED HEALTHCARE in TACOMA, Washington
1649 EAST 72ND, TACOMA, WA, 98404

Overall Score

CMS Five-Star Quality Rating
1/5Much below averageCMS Five-Star overall rating
  1. Much below average
  2. Below average
  3. Average
  4. Above average
  5. Much above average

Where it ranks

  • WashingtonLowest tier among peers192 rated homes · average 3.2★
  • Pierce CountyLowest tier among peers21 rated homes · average 3.0★
  • United StatesLowest tier among peers14,574 rated homes · average 3.0★

How the rating is built

  • Health inspectionsStarting point1★−1.8 vs WA avg
  • StaffingCan add or remove a star3★−0.4 vs WA avg
  • Quality measuresCan add or remove a star2★−2.0 vs WA avg

CMS starts from the health inspection stars, then adds or subtracts a star for staffing and for quality measures. Stars are assigned relative to other facilities in the same state.

Ratings & measures

Tap a row to see what it means
Health inspection ratingCMS stars from the last three on-site inspection cycles1★Lowest tier among peersWA avg2.8★U.S. avg2.8★
What is health inspection rating?

Stars assigned from the last three standard surveys and every complaint investigation in that window, weighted toward the most recent and the most serious findings. CMS assigns these stars relative to other facilities in the same state.

Why it matters

It carries the most weight in the overall rating and is the only domain based on what trained inspectors saw on site rather than what the facility reported.

Staffing ratingCMS stars from payroll-reported hours and turnover3★Above only 18% of peersWA avg3.4★U.S. avg2.9★
What is staffing rating?

Nurse and aide hours per resident day from payroll records CMS collects every quarter, adjusted for how much care residents need, plus staff turnover and weekend coverage.

Why it matters

More hours and lower turnover are the strongest predictors of fewer falls, pressure sores, and avoidable hospital stays.

Quality measures ratingCMS stars from clinical outcomes and resident assessments2★Above only 1% of peersWA avg4.0★U.S. avg3.6★
What is quality measures rating?

Clinical outcomes from resident assessments and Medicare claims: falls with injury, pressure ulcers, hospitalizations, antipsychotic use, and more, for both short-stay and long-stay residents.

Why it matters

It shows whether care is working, but part of it comes from the facility’s own assessments, so read it alongside the inspection results.

Total nurse hoursPer resident per day, all nursing staff3.84hrsAbove only 21% of peersWA avg4.38Benchmark4.10
What is total nurse hours?

All licensed nurse and aide hours worked, divided by the number of residents, on an average day. Reported from payroll, not self-reported.

Why it matters

Federal research links 4.1 hours a day to fewer avoidable harms. Below about 3 hours, residents wait longer for help with basics like toileting and repositioning.

RN hoursPer resident per day, registered nurses only0.53hrsAbove only 11% of peersWA avg0.88Benchmark0.75
What is rn hours?

Registered nurse hours only. RNs assess residents, manage medications, and catch changes in condition; LPNs and aides deliver most hands-on care.

Why it matters

RN coverage is the staffing measure most tied to fewer hospital transfers and infections, and it is where thinly staffed facilities cut first.

Nursing staff turnoverShare of nursing staff who left within a year · lower is better54%Above only 28% of peersWA avg47%RN turnover64%
What is nursing staff turnover?

The share of nursing staff who left within the past year, from the same payroll data.

Why it matters

High turnover means residents are cared for by people who do not know them, and it is one of the strongest predictors of inspection problems.

Fines in the last three yearsCivil money penalties imposed by CMS · lower is better$293,221Above only 2% of peersWA avg$53,236Fines · denials3 · 1
What is fines in the last three years?

Civil money penalties CMS imposed after serious or uncorrected deficiencies, and denials of Medicare payment for new admissions.

Why it matters

Penalties follow the worst inspection findings. A recent fine is the clearest sign that inspectors found real harm.

Inspection history

Last three inspection cycles
82citations
10inspection dates
5actual harm (G–I)
0immediate jeopardy (J–L)
Jun 17, 2025most recent

Citations by monthApr 2023 – Jun 2025

  • No actual harm (D–F)
  • Actual harm (G–I)
  • Immediate jeopardy (J–L)
  • $Fine or payment denial

Click a month or a year to filter the findings below. Arrow keys move between months; Esc clears.

Jun 17, 20251 citationCycle 1worst D · no actual harm
  1. Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Jun 30, 2025
Feb 13, 202520 citationsCycle 1worst D · no actual harm
  1. F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationD · isolatedCorrected Mar 21, 2025
  2. Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Mar 21, 2025
  3. Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Mar 21, 2025
  4. F791Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Mar 21, 2025
  5. F758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Mar 21, 2025
  6. F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection ControlD · isolatedCorrected Mar 21, 2025
  7. F552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Mar 21, 2025
  8. F585Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Mar 21, 2025
  9. F604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationD · isolatedCorrected Mar 21, 2025
  10. F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Mar 21, 2025
  11. F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Mar 21, 2025
  12. F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Mar 21, 2025
  13. F661Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Mar 21, 2025
  14. F688Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Mar 21, 2025
  15. F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Mar 21, 2025
  16. F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Mar 21, 2025
  17. F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Mar 21, 2025
  18. F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Mar 21, 2025
  19. F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Mar 21, 2025
  20. F732Post nurse staffing information every day.Nursing and Physician ServicesC · widespreadCorrected Mar 21, 2025
Oct 29, 20242 citationsCycle 2worst D · no actual harm
  1. F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Nov 29, 2024
  2. F582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Nov 29, 2024
Apr 12, 202424 citationsCycle 2worst G · actual harm
  1. F637Assess the resident when there is a significant change in conditionResident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected May 24, 2024
  2. Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Quality of Life and CareG · isolatedCorrected Jul 27, 2024
  3. F584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.Resident RightsE · patternCorrected May 24, 2024
  4. F567Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected May 24, 2024
  5. F583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected May 24, 2024
  6. F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningE · patternCorrected May 24, 2024
  7. F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningE · patternCorrected May 24, 2024
  8. F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected May 24, 2024
  9. F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningE · patternCorrected Jul 27, 2024
  10. F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected May 24, 2024
  11. F679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected May 24, 2024
  12. F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected May 24, 2024
  13. F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected May 24, 2024
  14. F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected May 24, 2024
  15. F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected May 24, 2024
  16. F800Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.Nutrition and DietaryE · patternCorrected May 24, 2024
  17. F803Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.Nutrition and DietaryE · patternCorrected May 24, 2024
  18. F847Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.AdministrationE · patternCorrected May 24, 2024
  19. F848Provide a neutral and fair arbitration process and agree to arbitrator and venue.AdministrationE · patternCorrected May 24, 2024
  20. F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection ControlE · patternCorrected May 24, 2024
  21. F881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.Infection ControlE · patternCorrected May 24, 2024
  22. F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.Infection ControlD · isolatedCorrected May 24, 2024
  23. F887Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.Infection ControlD · isolatedCorrected May 24, 2024
  24. F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and DietaryE · patternCorrected May 24, 2024
Mar 27, 20241 citationCycle 2worst G · actual harm$153,010, payment denial
  1. F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and CareG · isolatedCorrected Apr 17, 2024
Dec 13, 20237 citationsCycle 3worst G · actual harm$107,955
  1. F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningE · patternCorrected Jan 12, 2024
  2. Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Quality of Life and CareG · isolatedCorrected Jan 12, 2024
  3. F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Jan 12, 2024
  4. F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningE · patternCorrected Jan 12, 2024
  5. F660Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningF · widespreadCorrected Jan 12, 2024
  6. F693Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Jan 25, 2024
  7. F661Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningF · widespreadCorrected Jan 12, 2024
Oct 25, 20233 citationsCycle 3worst G · actual harm$32,256
  1. F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.Quality of Life and CareG · isolatedCorrected Nov 13, 2023
  2. Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.Resident RightsE · patternCorrected Nov 11, 2023
  3. F626Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.Resident RightsG · isolatedCorrected Nov 11, 2023
Sep 7, 20231 citationCycle 3worst D · no actual harm
  1. F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Sep 20, 2023
May 12, 202322 citationsCycle 3worst F · no actual harm
  1. F851Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.AdministrationE · patternCorrected Jun 8, 2023
  2. F881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.Infection ControlE · patternCorrected Jun 8, 2023
  3. F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.Infection ControlE · patternCorrected Jun 8, 2023
  4. F887Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.Infection ControlE · patternCorrected Jun 8, 2023
  5. F604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationD · isolatedCorrected Jun 8, 2023
  6. F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationD · isolatedCorrected Jun 8, 2023
  7. F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationD · isolatedCorrected Jun 8, 2023
  8. F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection ControlE · patternCorrected Jun 8, 2023
  9. F552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Jun 8, 2023
  10. F572Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges.Resident RightsF · widespreadCorrected Jun 8, 2023
  11. F574The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.Resident RightsF · widespreadCorrected Jun 8, 2023
  12. F584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.Resident RightsE · patternCorrected Jun 8, 2023
  13. F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Jun 8, 2023
  14. F645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesResident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Jun 8, 2023
  15. F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningE · patternCorrected Jun 8, 2023
  16. F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningE · patternCorrected Jun 8, 2023
  17. F676Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Jun 8, 2023
  18. F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Jun 8, 2023
  19. F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Jun 8, 2023
  20. F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Jun 8, 2023
  21. F761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.Pharmacy ServiceE · patternCorrected Jun 8, 2023
  22. F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and DietaryF · widespreadCorrected Jun 8, 2023
Apr 6, 20231 citationCycle 3worst D · no actual harm
  1. F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Apr 22, 2023

Staffing

From quarterly payroll reports

Hours per resident per day

  • All nursing staffRNs, LPNs and aides combined3.84hrsAbove only 21% of peers−0.54 vs WA avg
  • Registered nursesRN hours only0.53hrsAbove only 11% of peers−0.35 vs WA avg
  • Licensed practical nursesLPN hours1.01hrs
  • Nurse aidesCNA hours2.31hrs
  • Weekend nursingAll staff on Saturdays and Sundays3.46hrs
  • Washington average
  • Research benchmark (4.10 total, 0.75 RN)

Turnover & capacity

  • Nursing staff turnoverShare who left within a year · lower is better54%Above only 28% of peersWA avg 47%
  • RN turnoverRegistered nurses only64%Not ranked by CMS
  • Administrators who leftIn the past year1Leadership changed
  • Occupancy120 certified beds · ~83 residents a day69%Above only 25% of peersWA avg 76%

Fines & penalties

Roughly the past three years

Enforcement summary

  • $293,221In fines
  • 3Fines
  • 1Payment denial
  • $53,236WA avg in fines
Above only 2% of peersFewer fines than 2% of rated homes in Washington

Actions on record

  1. Mar 27, 2024Civil money penalty$153,010
  2. Mar 27, 2024Denial of payment for new admissionsfrom Jun 27, 2024
  3. Dec 13, 2023Civil money penalty$107,955
  4. Oct 25, 2023Civil money penalty$32,256

Ownership

As filed with CMS

Structure

Ownership type
For profit - Individual
Chain
Independent
Certification
Medicare and Medicaid
Location type
Urban
Ownership change
None in the last 12 months

People and entities on file

Direct owners (5%+)
  • Heartwood Operator Holdings LLC
  • Heartwood Realty LLC
Indirect owners (5%+)
  • Ch Heartwood Washington Holdings LLC
  • Heartwood Washington Care Operations Holdings LLC
  • Yisroel Herzka
  • Shaul Kopelowitz
  • Yitzchok Yenowitz
Operational or managerial control
  • Ch Heartwood Washington Holdings LLC
  • Couve Healthcare Consulting LLC
  • Heartwood Evergreen Healthcare LLC
  • Heartwood Operator LLC
  • Veritas Health Solutions LLC
  • Yasser Alsallom
  • Catlin Henry
  • Yisroel Herzka
  • +6 more

Person Organization

Sources & notes

Public data, updated quarterly

Data sources

  • CMS Care Compare · Provider InformationStar ratings, staffing hours, turnover, penalties and flags · processed February 2026.
  • CMS Health CitationsEvery deficiency from the last three inspection cycles, with scope, severity and inspection cycle.
  • CMS Penalties and Ownership filesCivil money penalties, payment denials, and the owners and managers on file.

Notes

  • CMS Certification Number 505326 · 1649 EAST 72ND, TACOMA, WA, 98404.
  • Percentiles compare this facility with every rated nursing home in Washington and Pierce County. Turnover and fines are inverted so a high percentile is always good.
  • This is an informational summary of public data, not medical, legal, or placement advice. Facilities cannot pay to change it; a facility that believes a record is wrong can dispute it with CMS.

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