Facility type
Bh
Status
Op
Nursing Home
Pioneer Place Alzheimer Residence of Tacoma
Pioneer Place Memory Haven is a locally owned, Christian residential home that provides long-term memory care in a dignified, engaging, and comfortable environment for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of memory impairment. Established in 1995, it was one of the first purpose-built dementia care communities in Pierce County. The facility focuses on individualized care and strong communication with families.
Capacity and availability
Smaller home
May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Total beds
60
60-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
About this community
License details
Expiration
March 31, 2026
County:
Pierce
Additional licensing details
License number:
1293
Inspection Rating:
Deficiency free since 2015
Safety & Compliance
Secured Perimeter
Care Services
Nursing Services
Memory Care
Independent Living
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
Programs & Activities
Specific Programs
Services, Activities, Employment, Dementia 101 Workshop, Blog, Contact Us
Inspection History
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The information below is reported by the Washington Department of Social and Health Services, Residential Care Services.
Life Care Center of Puyallup
-4%
-7%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Puyallup
102
65
NIMZ, PAUL
67.7%
$12,916,608.00
$4,468,469.00
34.6%
95
4.2343
1
50
-
-4%
0%
-7%
Life Care Center of South Hill
-9%
+13%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Puyallup
100
32
MEDINA, ALEXANDER
82.3%
$28,545,501.00
$9,209,194.00
32.3%
83
3.8454
-
29
-
-9% +13%
Avamere at Pacific Ridge
-63%
+40%
+4%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Tacoma (Eastside)
102
56
MILLER, CHRISTINE
75.6%
$12,181,553.00
$5,826,001.00
47.8%
69
5.9114
3
76
2
-63% +40% +4%
Life Care Center of Federal Way
+28%
-5%
-20%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Federal Way
157
48
ZWICKER, TOM
58.2%
$17,273,983.00
$7,118,195.00
41.2%
88
4.0065
2
81
5
+28% -5% -20%
Pioneer Place Alzheimer Residence of Tacoma
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
WA 98445
60
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Life Care Center of Puyallup
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
Puyallup
Bed Count:
102
Operator:
NIMZ, PAUL
CCN:
505324
Occupancy:
67.7%
Home Revenue:
$12,916,608.00
Payroll Costs:
$4,468,469.00
Payroll %:
34.6%
Avg Residents/Day:
95
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.2343
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
1
Citations:
50
RN share vs State Avg:
-4%
-4%
Staffing vs State Avg:
0%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-7%
-7%
Life Care Center of South Hill
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
Puyallup
Bed Count:
100
Operator:
MEDINA, ALEXANDER
CCN:
505526
Occupancy:
82.3%
Home Revenue:
$28,545,501.00
Payroll Costs:
$9,209,194.00
Payroll %:
32.3%
Avg Residents/Day:
83
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.8454
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
29
RN share vs State Avg:
0%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-9%
-9%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+13%
+13%
Avamere at Pacific Ridge
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
Tacoma (Eastside)
Bed Count:
102
Operator:
MILLER, CHRISTINE
CCN:
505264
Occupancy:
75.6%
Home Revenue:
$12,181,553.00
Payroll Costs:
$5,826,001.00
Payroll %:
47.8%
Avg Residents/Day:
69
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
5.9114
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
3
Citations:
76
Severe Citations:
2
RN share vs State Avg:
-63%
-63%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+40%
+40%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+4%
+4%
Life Care Center of Federal Way
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
Federal Way
Bed Count:
157
Operator:
ZWICKER, TOM
CCN:
505188
Occupancy:
58.2%
Home Revenue:
$17,273,983.00
Payroll Costs:
$7,118,195.00
Payroll %:
41.2%
Avg Residents/Day:
88
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.0065
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
2
Citations:
81
Severe Citations:
5
RN share vs State Avg:
+28%
+28%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-5%
-5%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-20%
-20%
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