Compare Nursing Homes around Tacoma (Metro Area)
The information below is reported by the Washington Department of Social and Health Services, Residential Care Services.
| Life Care Center of Puyallup | NH | Puyallup (Meeker) | 102
Facility
102
WA AVG
82
Rank
#88 / 366 |
67.7%
Facility
67.7%
WA AVG
72.5%
Rank
#211 / 310 | -7% | 4.23
Facility
4.23
WA AVG
4.22
Rank
#38 / 90 | +18% | 0% | $0
Facility
$0
WA AVG
$87.7k
Rank
#1 / 92 | 50
Facility
50
WA AVG
48.9
Rank
#49 / 92 | 5.6
Facility
5.6
WA AVG
6.9
Rank
#34 / 92 | - | 91 | - |
65
Facility
65
WA AVG
51
Rank
#189 / 628 | Paul Nimz | $9.6M
Facility
$9.6M
WA AVG
$13.2M
Rank
#53 / 94 | $5.2M
Facility
$5.2M
WA AVG
$5.7M
Rank
#46 / 94 | 54.7%
Facility
54.7%
WA AVG
45.5%
Rank
#34 / 94 | 505324 | ||||
| Life Care Center of South Hill | NH | Puyallup (7Th Street Southeast) | 100
Facility
100
WA AVG
82
Rank
#93 / 366 |
82.3%
Facility
82.3%
WA AVG
72.5%
Rank
#99 / 310 | +13% | 3.85
Facility
3.85
WA AVG
4.22
Rank
#61 / 90 | -15% | -9% | $17.4k
Facility
$17.4k
WA AVG
$87.7k
Rank
#44 / 92 | 29
Facility
29
WA AVG
48.9
Rank
#15 / 92 | 4.8
Facility
4.8
WA AVG
6.9
Rank
#23 / 92 | - | 95 | - |
32
Facility
32
WA AVG
51
Rank
#458 / 628 | Alexander Medina | $20.3M
Facility
$20.3M
WA AVG
$13.2M
Rank
#11 / 94 | $10.7M
Facility
$10.7M
WA AVG
$5.7M
Rank
#15 / 94 | 52.5%
Facility
52.5%
WA AVG
45.5%
Rank
#67 / 94 | 505526 | ||||
| North Auburn Rehabilitation & Health Center | NH | Auburn (Christopher) | 125
Facility
125
WA AVG
82
Rank
#37 / 366 |
55.2%
Facility
55.2%
WA AVG
72.5%
Rank
#270 / 310 | -24% | 4.33
Facility
4.33
WA AVG
4.22
Rank
#28 / 90 | -35% | +3% | $54.0k
Facility
$54.0k
WA AVG
$87.7k
Rank
#57 / 92 | 100
Facility
100
WA AVG
48.9
Rank
#86 / 92 | 12.5
Facility
12.5
WA AVG
6.9
Rank
#84 / 92 | 5 | 73 | - |
58
Facility
58
WA AVG
51
Rank
#271 / 628 | Joseph Denor | $10.8M
Facility
$10.8M
WA AVG
$13.2M
Rank
#64 / 94 | $5.2M
Facility
$5.2M
WA AVG
$5.7M
Rank
#68 / 94 | 48.2%
Facility
48.2%
WA AVG
45.5%
Rank
#61 / 94 | 505195 | ||||
| Avamere at Pacific Ridge | NH MC | Tacoma (Eastside) | 102
Facility
102
WA AVG
82
Rank
#88 / 366 |
75.6%
Facility
75.6%
WA AVG
72.5%
Rank
#150 / 310 | +4% | 5.91
Facility
5.91
WA AVG
4.22
Rank
#1 / 90 | -62% | +40% | $57.8k
Facility
$57.8k
WA AVG
$87.7k
Rank
#58 / 92 | 76
Facility
76
WA AVG
48.9
Rank
#74 / 92 | 8.4
Facility
8.4
WA AVG
6.9
Rank
#66 / 92 | 2 | 61 | - |
56
Facility
56
WA AVG
51
Rank
#281 / 628 | Christine Miller | $11.4M
Facility
$11.4M
WA AVG
$13.2M
Rank
#46 / 94 | $6.8M
Facility
$6.8M
WA AVG
$5.7M
Rank
#50 / 94 | 59.7%
Facility
59.7%
WA AVG
45.5%
Rank
#52 / 94 | 505264 |
Franke Tobey Jones is a stunning English Tudor-style retirement community in Tacoma, Washington, offering independent living, memory care, skilled nursing care, and assisted living. The community creates a cozy and encouraging atmosphere for seniors by guaranteeing excellent care, weekly housekeeping, and restaurant-style dining. Residents can engage in diverse activities, from educational to recreational pursuits, and even bring along their pets, fostering a home-like atmosphere.
Committed to creating a supportive atmosphere where residents can thrive, the community provides top-notch amenities akin to a luxury hotel while ensuring comprehensive care services. Residents can enjoy refreshments while chatting with their friends at the cafe, attend various exercise classes at the state-of-the-art wellness center, and participate in lifelong learning programs at the community’s senior university. With a focus on resident well-being and comfort, the community strives to make the transition to retirement living seamless and enriching, ensuring seniors feel valued and cared for regardless of their journey.
Life Care Center of South Hill is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center. The upscale nursing home aims to change the meaning of skilled nursing and rehabilitation for seniors through the exceptional level of care that is delivered by their patient-friendly staff as an approach to offer the best care possible for their residents. Life Care Center can be trusted as a safe and secure community that cares for every patient’s needs.
Convenience and hassle-free living is the center of Life Care Center services: medication management, post-surgical care, and wound care; as well as their 24-hour skilled nursing care services provide compassionate care as it is their utmost priority. Other services include 24/7 easy admissions, fall prevention, IV therapy, discharge planning, and case management.
Life Care Center of Puyallup is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center. The upscale nursing home aims to change the meaning of skilled nursing and rehabilitation for seniors through the exceptional level of care that is delivered by their patient-friendly staff as an approach to offer the best care possible for their residents. Life Care Center can be trusted as a safe and secure community that cares for every patient’s needs.
Convenience and hassle-free living is the center of Life Care Center services: medication management, post-surgical care, and wound care; as well as their 24-hour skilled nursing care services provide compassionate care as it is their utmost priority. Other services include 24/7 easy admissions, fall prevention, IV therapy, discharge planning, and case management.
Overview of North Auburn Rehabilitation & Health Center
North Auburn Rehabilitation & Health Center is a leading provider of long-term skilled nursing care and short-term rehabilitation solutions, offering a full continuum of services and care focused around each individual in today’s ever-changing health care environment. The center, which has been serving the entire Puget Sound region since 1967, is conveniently located in a quiet residential neighborhood near a variety of shopping centers and community parks, and is next door to Parkside Retirement and Assisted Living Community, with Auburn Regional Medical Center just two miles away.
North Auburn Rehabilitation & Health Center is Medicare and Medicaid certified, ensuring that it meets the highest standards of care. The center offers a range of healthcare services, including short-term care, traditional/long-term care, post-operative care, and respiratory services. To help instill confidence that health and well-being will be maintained after discharge, North Auburn Rehabilitation & Health Center’s Extend to Home program provides a home wellness plan that includes regular follow-up with patients to assist in a smooth transition home and/or offer additional assistance after discharge. During a patient’s stay, therapists provide training and tips on how to continue the rehabilitation and strengthening process at home, while nurses give instruction on how to successfully manage any ongoing medical needs. The staff also educates patients on community resources and other safety considerations.
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.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these nursing homes
Every nursing home above is evaluated across five weighted categories using CMS data including Care Compare, Payroll-Based Journal, and Medicare Cost Reports.
Weighting overview
- 35%Care Quality
- 20%Staffing
- 20%Regulatory
- 20%Operational
- 5%Environment
01
Care Quality 35%
The largest single share of every ranking. CMS star ratings and quality measures that reflect actual care delivered to residents.
- Includes
- Overall Rating
- Health Inspection
- QM Rating
- Long-Stay QM
- Short-Stay QM
02
Staffing Adequacy 20%
The strongest predictor of resident outcomes. Volume and stability of nursing care, drawn from CMS Payroll-Based Journal.
- Includes
- Nurse Hrs/Res/Day
- RN vs State
- Total Nurse Staff Hrs vs State
- RN Turnover
03
Regulatory & Safety Record 20%
Inspection patterns that star ratings can mask. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.
- Includes
- Citations
- Citations/Inspection
- Severe Citations
- Fines
- Accreditations
04
Operational & Financial Stability 20%
Stable operations and sound finances are leading indicators of consistent care over time.
- Includes
- Occupancy vs State
- Avg Length of Stay
- Revenue
- Payroll %
- Years in Operation
- Admin Tenure
05
Environment & Accessibility 5%
Context that matters to families but doesn't directly measure clinical care. Weighted lower for nursing homes than for assisted or independent living.
- Includes
- Walk Score
- BBB Rating
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nursing Homes in Tacoma, WA
What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Washington?
Assisted living in Washington is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.
Does Washington Medicaid cover nursing home care?
Yes — Washington Medicaid covers nursing home care for residents who meet income, asset, and medical-need eligibility requirements. Most CMS-certified nursing homes accept Medicaid as a primary payer once long-term-care eligibility is established.
What is nursing home care?
Nursing homes (also called skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses, rehabilitation services, and long-term custodial care for residents with significant health or functional needs.
How many nursing homes are listed on this page?
This page features 5 nursing homes in Tacoma, WA. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
How do I choose the right nursing home in Tacoma, WA?
Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Tacoma, WA, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.
What should I look for when visiting nursing homes in Tacoma, WA?
Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.
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