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7411 Pacific Avenue Tacoma, WA 98408 · Pierce County
All 11 nursing homes in Tacoma, WA (11 take Medicaid)
CMS certification number 505183 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare
Is Avalon Healthcare - Tacoma a good nursing home? Reviews, ratings and inspection record
There are no official resident reviews of nursing homes: Medicare's Care Compare publishes inspections, staffing and quality data instead. Here is what that record shows for Avalon Healthcare - Tacoma as of October 2026.
CMS rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall, below the Washington average of 3.3.
Online reviews from families and residents are on Google Maps and other sites; they reflect individual experiences and aren't checked by CMS. The full inspection reports, including what inspectors observed, are on Medicare Care Compare.
Staffing
Nursing staff spend about 4.38 hours per resident per day at Avalon Healthcare - Tacoma, above the Washington median of 4.15 (US median: 3.72). About 1.01 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 3.76 hours, 14% below its all-week average. 43.6% of nursing staff left within a year (Washington median 43%).
About this nursing home
Paying for care at Avalon Healthcare - Tacoma: Medicare and Medicaid
Avalon Healthcare - Tacoma is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Medicare Part A can cover a short skilled-nursing or rehab stay here after a qualifying hospital stay of at least three inpatient days (observation days don't count), for up to 100 days per benefit period. Medicaid can pay for long-term care for residents who meet Washington's income and asset rules. Being certified doesn't guarantee a Medicaid bed is open, so ask whether the home accepts residents whose Medicaid application is still pending.
In 2026 Medicare covers days 1–20 in full after the Part A deductible ($1,736 per benefit period); for days 21–100 you pay $217 a day; after day 100 you pay all costs. Medicare doesn't pay for long-term custodial care. Medicare's coverage rules.
Health inspections
The most recent standard inspection was on July 16, 2026 and found 20 deficiencies, plus 3 from complaint inspections in the same period. In total, inspectors issued 86 citations in the last three years.
Each citation has a scope and severity letter from A to L. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
What the inspections found
Over the last three years, inspectors issued 86 citations at Avalon Healthcare - Tacoma across 11 inspection dates, 10 of them from complaint investigations. 1 was at the actual-harm level (G–I), most recently on December 30, 2024. The most common areas cited were quality of life and care (27) and resident rights (18). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents" (tag F0689, level G, December 30, 2024). 2 citations were under CMS's abuse, neglect and exploitation rules.
August 7, 2026 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
July 16, 2026 · 20 citations
FHave a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
FProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
FDesignate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
EHonor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
EProvide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
EEnsure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
EArrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
EProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
DEnsure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
DKeep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
DProvide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
DAssess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
DEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
DDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
DProvide 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.
DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
DProvide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
DEnsure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
DProvide or obtain dental services for each resident.
CPost nurse staffing information every day.
July 1, 2026 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DEnsure 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.
March 6, 2026 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
July 30, 2025 · 24 citations
FEnsure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
EGive residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
EHonor 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.
EEnsure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
EPASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
EDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
EEnsure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
EProvide or obtain dental services for each resident.
EImplement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
EDevelop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
DPrevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
DProvide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
DAssess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
DEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
DDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
DProvide activities to meet all resident's needs.
DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
DProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
DProvide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
DEnsure 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.
DProvide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
DProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
DMake sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
May 7, 2025 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
EEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
March 11, 2025 · 3 citations · includes complaint inspection
EPlan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
EEnsure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.
DProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
December 30, 2024 · 1 citation, includes actual harm · includes complaint inspection
GEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
October 9, 2024 · 32 citations
FEnsure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
EHonor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
EHonor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
EProperly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
EHonor 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.
EDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
EDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
EProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
EEnsure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
EEnsure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
EImplement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
EDevelop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
EEducate 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.
DHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
DHonor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
DHonor 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.
DProvide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
DNotify 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.
DEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
DCoordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
DPASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
DProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
DProvide activities to meet all resident's needs.
DProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
DProvide 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.
DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
DProvide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
DProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
DEnsure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
DImplement 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.
DEnsure 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.
DProvide or obtain dental services for each resident.
January 26, 2024 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
November 3, 2023 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DHonor 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.
Questions to ask on a tour of Avalon Healthcare - Tacoma
- Inspectors cited the home at the actual-harm level on December 30, 2024 under the rule on quality of life and care. What changed afterwards, and can I see the plan of correction?
- CMS cited the home under its abuse and neglect rules on July 30, 2025. How are staff trained, and how are concerns reported?
- CMS rates short-stay quality 2 out of 5. How often do rehab patients go back to the hospital, and how many therapy sessions a week are typical?
- The home averages about 59% of its beds filled. Are any units closed?
- Do you have a Medicaid bed open now, and will you admit someone whose Medicaid application is still pending?
- When is the first care-plan meeting, and can family attend?
Questions come from this home's CMS data: its inspections, staffing and ownership record.
Fines and payment denials
1 penalty in the last three years, including $24,814 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2025 | Fine | $24,814 |
Rating history
| CMS month | Overall | Inspection | Staffing | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 2/5 | 2/5 | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| August 2026 | 2/5 | 2/5 | 4/5 | 2/5 |
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Hospitals near Avalon Healthcare - Tacoma
The Medicare-certified hospitals closest to this nursing home, with their CMS data. Ask the home which hospital it usually sends residents to.
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3.9 mi
St Joseph Medical Center TacomaEmergency room ★★★☆☆ Medicare overall 3 of 5Median ER visit 3h 31m for patients treated and sent home
- 4.3 mi
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4.3 mi
St Clare Hospital LakewoodEmergency room ★★★★☆ Medicare overall 4 of 5Median ER visit 2h 41m for patients treated and sent home
Hospital ratings, ER visit times and more at Hospitals In Each State
Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.
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