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Pioneer Place Alzheimer Residence of Tacoma is a locally owned, Christian memory care community in Tacoma, Washington, that specializes in long-term care for those living with Alzheimer’s disease and other memory-related conditions. This 60-bed community was established in 1995 and recognized as one of the first purpose-built dementia care communities in Pierce County, representing nearly three decades of dedicated experience. The community is one of the most consistently compliant options in the state, along with a secured perimeter and a deficiency-free rating since 2015.
The DSHS inspection record highlights this exceptional standing, with the most recent review on November 4, 2024, finding no deficiencies and confirming full compliance with licensing requirements. While an earlier fire safety inspection in April 2023 noted documentation issues regarding fire hydrant clearance, fire alarm panel access, and drill records, these were all confirmed to be corrected in subsequent follow-ups. Additionally, there were no complaint investigations listed in the current reports. A combination of a clean 2024 result and a decade-long streak of deficiency-free ratings creates one of the strongest compliance profiles in the Washington memory care market.
The community focuses on individualized care and transparent family communication as core priorities, providing a secure environment specifically designed for residents with Alzheimer’s or dementia-related wandering risks. The current occupancy rate is 57%, which is below the state average, suggesting that availability for interested families is more favorable compared to many other local options.
Pioneer Place Alzheimer Residence of Tacoma is best suited for families in Tacoma and Pierce County seeking a long-established, faith-oriented memory care community with an outstanding compliance history. The community’s Christian values foundation and a top-tier regulatory record make it one of the most credible memory care options in the South Sound region.
Lower than the Washington average: 72.5%In Washington, the Department of Social and Health Services, Residential Care Services conducts unannounced inspections and issues reports on the quality of care in all licensed settings.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Washington state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Deficiencies
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 7 | 31 | This facility has 77% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Washington nursing home (7 vs. WA avg 31).↓ 77% better |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2023.
| 2.3 | 10.3 | This facility has 78% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Washington nursing home (2.3 vs. WA avg 10.3).↓ 78% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection on November 4, 2024, found no deficiencies and confirmed that the facility met licensing requirements. Earlier inspections included a fire safety inspection on April 24, 2023, which cited multiple deficiencies related to fire safety documentation and clearance issues. Inspectors noted missing or incomplete records for fire hydrant clearance, fire alarm panel access, fire-resistance-rated construction inventory, damper and smoke detector testing, fire door inspections, and fire drill documentation. There were no complaint investigations listed in the available reports. The follow-up inspection showed improvement with all prior deficiencies corrected.
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8.4 miles from city center
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Pioneer Place Alzheimer Residence of Tacoma has a walk score of 12. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
According to WA state health department records, Pioneer Place Alzheimer Residence of Tacoma's license number is 1293.
According to WA state health department records, Pioneer Place Alzheimer Residence of Tacoma's license expires on March 31, 2026.
Pioneer Place Alzheimer Residence of Tacoma's occupancy is 57%.
Pioneer Place Alzheimer Residence of Tacoma has 60 beds.
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Pioneer Place Alzheimer Residence of Tacoma is located at 11519 24th Ave E.
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