Avamere at Pacific Ridge

Avamere at Pacific Ridge is a Nursing Home in Washington

Avamere at Pacific Ridge is a Nursing Home in Washington

Avamere at Pacific Ridge

3625 E B St, Tacoma, WA 98404 View Map

Avamere at Pacific Ridge is a Nursing Home in Washington

Avamere at Pacific Ridge is a Nursing Home in Washington

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Overview of Avamere at Pacific Ridge

Avamere at Pacific Ridge is focused on promoting an active lifestyle for their skilled nursing and rehabilitation residents. The award-winning senior care promotes an environment where residents are able to celebrate their individuality and independence. Avamere at Pacific Ridge has welcomed seniors and families to their beautiful community that has been thoughtfully designed to have a wonderful time during their golden years. 
The lifestyle at Avamere is enriching and engaging with daily activities for seniors to take part in as a way to stimulate their holistic development. Personalized care is delivered with compassion, regular wellness checks, and safety and security in every room; as well as having a 24-hour healthcare professional on-site, a nurse call system, and an on-site therapist– all designed to enhance the lives of residents. 

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Home Information AVAMERE AT PACIFIC RIDGE
  • Occupancy levels track close to the statewide midpoint, indicating balanced availability. Bed capacity aligns with the typical community size in the state, allowing steady admissions. Resident stays are comparable to other state facilities, implying stable turnover.

  • Home revenue lands near the state median, signaling steady but not standout inflows. Payroll outlays align with state averages, keeping staffing resources on par with peers. Total income exceeds the majority of state facilities, highlighting strong profitability.

  • Medicare nights run higher than most peers, indicating robust short-stay referrals. Medicaid nights fall below most peers, pointing to lighter Medicaid reliance. Private pay nights lead the state, showing strong demand from market-rate residents.

Occupancy
Beds
102
Occupancy
70.2%
Total Bed Days Available
37230
Avg. Length of Stay
89 days
Avg. Residents per Day
69
Finance
Home Revenue
$11,094,443.00
Payroll Costs
$5,480,577.00
Profit
$79,541.00
Total Home Costs
$11,823,801.00
Payroll % of Revenue Info Percentage of home revenue spent on payroll costs.
49.4%
House Specifics:
CCN
505264
Owner Name
MILLER, CHRISTINE
Rural vs. Urban
Urban
County
Pierce
Type of Control
Voluntary Nonprofit — Church
Operations
Total Admissions
294
Total Discharges
305
% Medicaid Admissions
16%
% Medicare Admissions
18%
% Private Pay Admissions
66%
% Medicaid Discharges
50%
% Medicare Discharges
6%
% Private Pay Discharges
44%
Quality Ratings
Overall Rating Info CMS 5-star rating based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
1 / 5
Health Inspection Rating Info Rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
1 / 5
Staffing Rating Info Rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
3 / 5
QM Rating Info Quality Measures rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
3 / 5
Nurse Hours / Resident / Day Info Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
5.91 hrs
Number of Fines
3
Medicaid, Medicare & Private
Medicare Nights Info Number of resident nights paid by Medicare for short-term or rehab care.
19846
Medicaid Nights Info Resident nights covered by Medicaid for long-term care or support services.
1301
Free Market Nights Info Nights paid privately by residents or families, without Medicare/Medicaid coverage.
6031
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Address 3625 E B St, Tacoma, WA 98404

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Comparison Chart

The information below is reported by the Washington Department of Social and Health Services, Residential Care Services.
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Avamere at Pacific Ridge
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Tacoma
102
No
56
MILLER, CHRISTINE
70.2%
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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

176
Total Staff
169
Employees
7
Contractors
39,883
Total Hours (Quarter)
58
Avg Staff/Day
7.6
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse98.5 No
Licensed Practical Nurse249.5 No
Certified Nursing Assistant807.3 No
Staff by Category
Administration
3 staff
6.8hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
124 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
5 staff
7.7hs shift avg
Therapy Services
21 staff
5.6hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
1 staff
4.3hs shift avg
Social Services
3 staff
3.6hs shift avg
Dietary Services
16 staff
7.2hs shift avg
Other Services
3 staff
8.2hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
0.8%
of total hours from contractors
321 contractor hours this quarter
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 3 Feeding Assistant: 1 Medical Director: 1 Other Physician: 2
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant8008021,25391100%7.3
Licensed Practical Nurse240248,28791100%9.5
Registered Nurse9092,10891100%8.5
Other Dietary Services Staff140149818998%7.5
Nurse Aide in Training4048106470%7
Clinical Nurse Specialist2027426774%8.5
Dietitian2027106470%6.9
Medication Aide/Technician2025956774%6.8
Mental Health Service Worker1015406369%8.6
Administrator2025286470%8
Nurse Practitioner1015046369%8
Speech Language Pathologist3033905358%6.8
Respiratory Therapy Technician3033766268%4.4
Physical Therapy Aide3033495965%5.9
Occupational Therapy Aide5053294347%6.7
Dental Services Staff2022923842%7.7
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist1012736470%4.3
Physical Therapy Assistant4042665560%4.4
RN Director of Nursing4041983033%6.2
Feeding Assistant0111682831%6
Occupational Therapy Assistant03363910%6.9
Medical Director011612123%2.9
Qualified Social Worker30332910%3.6
Other Physician022301516%2

Health Inspection History

Source: CMS Health Citations (Mar 2023 – May 2025)

9
Inspections
76
Total Citations
0
Critical (J-L)
2
Serious (G-I)
8.44
Citations/Inspection
May 2025
Last Inspection
Citation Severity Distribution
Minor (A-C)
2
Moderate (D-F)
72
Serious (G-I)
2
Critical (J-L)
0
What do these levels mean?
Top Deficiency Categories
Quality of Life & Care
24
32% of total
Resident Rights
14
18% of total
Pharmacy Services
8
11% of total
Infection Control
6
8% of total
Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation
2
3% of total
Environmental
1
1% of total
Citation Sources
Standard Inspections 70
Complaint Investigations 6
State Comparison (WA)
Avg Citations (State)
48.9
This Facility: 76
Avg Critical (State)
0.3
This Facility: 0
Recent Citations (Last 3 Years)
DateSeverity ?CategoryTagStatus
May 20, 2025 D Resident RightsF0627 Corrected
Mar 27, 2025 D Abuse/NeglectF0604 Corrected
Mar 27, 2025 E Infection ControlF0880 Corrected
Mar 27, 2025 E Infection ControlF0883 Corrected
Mar 27, 2025 E Infection ControlF0887 Corrected
Mar 27, 2025 E Nursing ServicesF0947 Corrected
Mar 27, 2025 F NutritionF0805 Corrected
Mar 27, 2025 F NutritionF0812 Corrected
Mar 27, 2025 E PharmacyF0756 Corrected
Mar 27, 2025 E PharmacyF0758 Corrected
Mar 27, 2025 E PharmacyF0761 Corrected
Mar 27, 2025 E Quality of CareF0677 Corrected
Mar 27, 2025 D Quality of CareF0679 Corrected
Mar 27, 2025 D Quality of CareF0684 Corrected
Mar 27, 2025 D Quality of CareF0688 Corrected
Mar 27, 2025 D Quality of CareF0689 Corrected
Mar 27, 2025 D Quality of CareF0692 Corrected
Mar 27, 2025 D Quality of CareF0791 Corrected
Mar 27, 2025 D Care PlanningF0640 Corrected
Mar 27, 2025 D Care PlanningF0641 Corrected
Mar 27, 2025 F Care PlanningF0645 Corrected
Mar 27, 2025 D Care PlanningF0656 Corrected
Mar 27, 2025 D Care PlanningF0657 Corrected
Mar 27, 2025 D Care PlanningF0658 Corrected
Mar 27, 2025 D Resident RightsF0552 Corrected
Mar 27, 2025 D Resident RightsF0578 Corrected
Mar 27, 2025 E Resident RightsF0584 Corrected
Mar 27, 2025 E Resident RightsF0625 Corrected
Jan 17, 2025 G Quality of CareF0693 Corrected
Jul 19, 2024 G Quality of CareF0689 Corrected
Apr 26, 2024 E EnvironmentalF0919 Corrected
Apr 26, 2024 E PharmacyF0755 Corrected
Apr 26, 2024 D PharmacyF0757 Corrected
Apr 26, 2024 E PharmacyF0758 Corrected
Apr 26, 2024 E PharmacyF0761 Corrected
Apr 26, 2024 D Quality of CareF0684 Corrected
Apr 26, 2024 D Quality of CareF0692 Corrected
Apr 26, 2024 E Quality of CareF0693 Corrected
Apr 26, 2024 D Care PlanningF0641 Corrected
Apr 26, 2024 D Care PlanningF0658 Corrected
Apr 26, 2024 E Resident RightsF0584 Corrected
Apr 26, 2024 D Resident RightsF0585 Corrected
Apr 26, 2024 C Resident RightsF0623 Corrected
Apr 26, 2024 B Resident RightsF0625 Corrected
Sep 28, 2023 D Quality of CareF0691 Corrected
Jun 06, 2023 D Care PlanningF0660 Corrected
Mar 21, 2023 D Abuse/NeglectF0609 Corrected
Mar 21, 2023 E Infection ControlF0880 Corrected
Mar 21, 2023 E Infection ControlF0883 Corrected
Mar 21, 2023 E Infection ControlF0887 Corrected

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Ownership: For-Profit Corporation
Part of: Avamere Living
Resident Census by Payment Source
70 Total Residents
Medicaid 64 (91.4%)
Private Pay/Other 6 (8.6%)
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Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Community Options Program Entry System (COPES)
WA Medicaid COPES
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, Washington resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • WA Specifics: High demand in urban areas (e.g., Seattle).
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care ($70/day), home modifications ($1,500 avg.).
Washington Family Caregiver Support Program
  • General: Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), Washington resident.
  • Income Limits: No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
  • Asset Limits: Not applicable.
  • WA Specifics: High urban demand; rural outreach.
  • Services: In-home respite (4-6 hours/day), adult day care (~$70/day), short-term facility care (up to 5 days).
Community First Choice (CFC)
Washington Community First Choice
Official government program page
  • General: Age 65+ (or disabled 18+), WA resident, Medicaid-eligible, need help with 2+ ADLs/IADLs.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month; QIT optional.
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • WA Specifics: Broader than COPES; serves ~20,000; self-directed option.
  • Services: Personal care (4-6 hours/day), respite (~240 hours/year), assistive devices, training, transportation.
Older Americans Act (OAA) Services
Washington OAA Services
  • General: Age 60+, WA resident; no income/asset limits.
  • Income Limits (2025): None; donations encouraged.
  • Asset Limits: Not assessed.
  • WA Specifics: 13 AAAs; includes Meals on Wheels; rural focus.
  • Services: Meals (~$5-$7/meal), transportation, homemaker services (~4 hours/week), respite (~5 days/year), legal aid.
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Washington Medicare Savings Program
Official government program page
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, WA resident, Medicare Part A/B.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
  • Asset Limits: $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
  • WA Specifics: Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.
  • Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Washington LIHEAP
  • General: Age 60+ prioritized, WA resident, low-income household.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$3,970/month (185% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: Not assessed.
  • WA Specifics: Covers gas, electric, wood; emergency aid available.
  • Services: Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season), crisis aid ($500 max).
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Washington SCSEP
  • General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, WA resident.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: Not specified.
  • WA Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
Washington VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, WA resident, wartime service, ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
  • Income Limits (2025): Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
  • Asset Limits: ~$155,356 (net worth).
  • WA Specifics: High veteran use; supports rural/urban needs.
  • Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs.
Senior Citizens Property Tax Exemption
Washington Senior Property Tax Exemption
Official government program page
  • General: Age 61+ or disabled retiree, WA resident, homeowner, income-based.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$45,000-$70,000/year (varies by county, e.g., King: $70,000).
  • Asset Limits: Not assessed; home value cap varies (~$250,000-$400,000).
  • WA Specifics: Saves ~$500-$1,500/year; offered statewide.
  • Services: Tax exemption (~$500-$1,500/year depending on county).
Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)
  • General: Age 60+, WA resident, low-income.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,322/month (185% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: Not assessed.
  • WA Specifics: Vouchers (~$80/season); serves ~20,000 via AAAs.
  • Services: Vouchers (~$80/season) for produce at farmers’ markets.

Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for Washington Seniors

WA Medicaid COPES

Community Options Program Entry System (COPES)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled, Washington resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
  • Asset Limits:
    $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • WA Specifics:
    High demand in urban areas (e.g., Seattle).
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care ($70/day), home modifications ($1,500 avg.).
WA NFCSP

Washington Family Caregiver Support Program

Requirements:
  • General:
    Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), Washington resident.
  • Income Limits:
    No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
  • Asset Limits:
    Not applicable.
  • WA Specifics:
    High urban demand; rural outreach.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: In-home respite (4-6 hours/day), adult day care (~$70/day), short-term facility care (up to 5 days).
Washington Community First Choice

Community First Choice (CFC)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ (or disabled 18+), WA resident, Medicaid-eligible, need help with 2+ ADLs/IADLs.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$2,829/month; QIT optional.
  • Asset Limits:
    $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • WA Specifics:
    Broader than COPES; serves ~20,000; self-directed option.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Personal care (4-6 hours/day), respite (~240 hours/year), assistive devices, training, transportation.
Washington OAA Services

Older Americans Act (OAA) Services

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 60+, WA resident; no income/asset limits.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    None; donations encouraged.
  • Asset Limits:
    Not assessed.
  • WA Specifics:
    13 AAAs; includes Meals on Wheels; rural focus.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Meals (~$5-$7/meal), transportation, homemaker services (~4 hours/week), respite (~5 days/year), legal aid.
Washington Medicare Savings Program

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled, WA resident, Medicare Part A/B.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
  • Asset Limits:
    $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
  • WA Specifics:
    Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Washington LIHEAP

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 60+ prioritized, WA resident, low-income household.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$3,970/month (185% FPL).
  • Asset Limits:
    Not assessed.
  • WA Specifics:
    Covers gas, electric, wood; emergency aid available.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season), crisis aid ($500 max).
Washington SCSEP

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, WA resident.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
  • Asset Limits:
    Not specified.
  • WA Specifics:
    Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
Washington VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, WA resident, wartime service, ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
  • Asset Limits:
    ~$155,356 (net worth).
  • WA Specifics:
    High veteran use; supports rural/urban needs.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs.
Washington Senior Property Tax Exemption

Senior Citizens Property Tax Exemption

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 61+ or disabled retiree, WA resident, homeowner, income-based.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$45,000-$70,000/year (varies by county, e.g., King: $70,000).
  • Asset Limits:
    Not assessed; home value cap varies (~$250,000-$400,000).
  • WA Specifics:
    Saves ~$500-$1,500/year; offered statewide.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Tax exemption (~$500-$1,500/year depending on county).
Washington SFMNP

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 60+, WA resident, low-income.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$2,322/month (185% FPL).
  • Asset Limits:
    Not assessed.
  • WA Specifics:
    Vouchers (~$80/season); serves ~20,000 via AAAs.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Vouchers (~$80/season) for produce at farmers’ markets.
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