11 nursing homes in Tacoma, Washington
Pierce County, with CMS star ratings.
- nursing homes
- 11
- average CMS stars
- 2.6
- Medicaid certified
- 11
- beds
- 1,313
Which Tacoma nursing homes take Medicaid
11 of the 11 nursing homes in Tacoma are certified for Medicaid, so Medicaid can pay for a long stay once your parent qualifies.
Star ratings across Tacoma
The average overall CMS rating in Tacoma is 2.6 stars.
| Overall rating | Nursing homes |
|---|---|
| 5 of 5 | 3 |
| 4 of 5 | 0 |
| 3 of 5 | 2 |
| 2 of 5 | 2 |
| 1 of 5 | 4 |
All 11 nursing homes in Tacoma
- Eliseo1301 N Highlands Parkway, Tacoma 98406
- Tacoma Nursing and Rehabilitation Center2102 South 96th Street, Tacoma 98444
- Orchard Park Health Care & Rehab Center4755 South 48th, Tacoma 98409
- Park Rose Care Center3919 South 19th Street, Tacoma 98405
- Birch Creek Post Acute & Rehabilitation5601 S Orchard Street, Tacoma 98409
- Alaska Gardens Health and Rehabilitation6220 South Alaska Street, Tacoma 98408
- Heartwood Extended Healthcare1649 East 72nd, Tacoma 98404
- Avamere at Pacific Ridge3625 East B Street, Tacoma 98404
- Avalon Healthcare - Tacoma7411 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma 98408
- The Oaks at Lakewood11411 Bridgeport Way, Tacoma 98499
- Avamere Transitional Care of Puget Sound630 South Pearl Street, Tacoma 98465
Tacoma nursing homes with the best inspection results
| Nursing home | Health inspection stars | Cited at last visit |
|---|---|---|
| The Oaks at Lakewood | 5 of 5 | 3 |
| Tacoma Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | 4 of 5 | 6 |
| Park Rose Care Center | 3 of 5 | 5 |
| Avamere Transitional Care of Puget Sound | 3 of 5 | 14 |
| Avalon Healthcare - Tacoma | 2 of 5 | 23 |
Fines and abuse flags in Tacoma
9 homes were fined $1,237,560 in total over 3 years and 1 carries the CMS abuse icon.
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Who inspects nursing homes in Washington
Washington's state survey agency licenses nursing homes and runs the inspections for CMS. CMS turns those inspections, staffing and quality data into the star ratings shown here.
Medicare can pay for up to 100 days of skilled care after a hospital stay of at least 3 days. Medicare explains the rule.
Questions families ask about Tacoma
How much does a nursing home cost in Washington?
A shared room has a Washington median of $13,155 a month, a private room $15,969 (CareScout 2025).
Will Medicare pay for a nursing home in Washington?
Only for a short skilled stay after a qualifying hospital stay, up to 100 days.
How many nursing homes are in Tacoma, WA?
11 certified homes with 1,313 beds.
Which nursing homes in Tacoma have the best ratings?
Tacoma Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, The Oaks at Lakewood and Avamere Transitional Care of Puget Sound have 5 stars overall.
From the federal record: CMS Provider Information, October 2026 release.