Primarily long-term care, limited rehab
Most residents stay long-term, while a smaller portion are admitted for short-term rehab.

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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.
Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.
Most residents stay long-term, while a smaller portion are admitted for short-term rehab.
10% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
67% of new residents, often for short stays.
23% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
2.1 miles from city center
3625 E B St, Tacoma, WA 98404
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Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 9 | 8.5 | No |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 24 | 9.5 | No |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 80 | 7.3 | No |
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 80 | 0 | 80 | 21,253 | 91 | 100% | 7.3 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 24 | 0 | 24 | 8,287 | 91 | 100% | 9.5 |
| Registered Nurse | 9 | 0 | 9 | 2,108 | 91 | 100% | 8.5 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 14 | 0 | 14 | 981 | 89 | 98% | 7.5 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 4 | 0 | 4 | 810 | 64 | 70% | 7 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 742 | 67 | 74% | 8.5 |
| Dietitian | 2 | 0 | 2 | 710 | 64 | 70% | 6.9 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 2 | 0 | 2 | 595 | 67 | 74% | 6.8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 540 | 63 | 69% | 8.6 |
| Administrator | 2 | 0 | 2 | 528 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 504 | 63 | 69% | 8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 390 | 53 | 58% | 6.8 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 3 | 0 | 3 | 376 | 62 | 68% | 4.4 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 3 | 0 | 3 | 349 | 59 | 65% | 5.9 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 5 | 0 | 5 | 329 | 43 | 47% | 6.7 |
| Dental Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 292 | 38 | 42% | 7.7 |
| Therapeutic Recreation Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 273 | 64 | 70% | 4.3 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 4 | 0 | 4 | 266 | 55 | 60% | 4.4 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 4 | 0 | 4 | 198 | 30 | 33% | 6.2 |
| Feeding Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 168 | 28 | 31% | 6 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 3 | 3 | 63 | 9 | 10% | 6.9 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 61 | 21 | 23% | 2.9 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 3 | 0 | 3 | 32 | 9 | 10% | 3.6 |
| Other Physician | 0 | 2 | 2 | 30 | 15 | 16% | 2 |
Source: CMS Health Citations (Mar 2023 – May 2025)
| Date | Severity ? | Category | Tag | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2025 | D | Resident Rights | F0627 | Corrected |
| Mar 27, 2025 | D | Abuse/Neglect | F0604 | Corrected |
| Mar 27, 2025 | E | Infection Control | F0880 | Corrected |
| Mar 27, 2025 | E | Infection Control | F0883 | Corrected |
| Mar 27, 2025 | E | Infection Control | F0887 | Corrected |
| Mar 27, 2025 | E | Nursing Services | F0947 | Corrected |
| Mar 27, 2025 | F | Nutrition | F0805 | Corrected |
| Mar 27, 2025 | F | Nutrition | F0812 | Corrected |
| Mar 27, 2025 | E | Pharmacy | F0756 | Corrected |
| Mar 27, 2025 | E | Pharmacy | F0758 | Corrected |
| Mar 27, 2025 | E | Pharmacy | F0761 | Corrected |
| Mar 27, 2025 | E | Quality of Care | F0677 | Corrected |
| Mar 27, 2025 | D | Quality of Care | F0679 | Corrected |
| Mar 27, 2025 | D | Quality of Care | F0684 | Corrected |
| Mar 27, 2025 | D | Quality of Care | F0688 | Corrected |
| Mar 27, 2025 | D | Quality of Care | F0689 | Corrected |
| Mar 27, 2025 | D | Quality of Care | F0692 | Corrected |
| Mar 27, 2025 | D | Quality of Care | F0791 | Corrected |
| Mar 27, 2025 | D | Care Planning | F0640 | Corrected |
| Mar 27, 2025 | D | Care Planning | F0641 | Corrected |
| Mar 27, 2025 | F | Care Planning | F0645 | Corrected |
| Mar 27, 2025 | D | Care Planning | F0656 | Corrected |
| Mar 27, 2025 | D | Care Planning | F0657 | Corrected |
| Mar 27, 2025 | D | Care Planning | F0658 | Corrected |
| Mar 27, 2025 | D | Resident Rights | F0552 | Corrected |
| Mar 27, 2025 | D | Resident Rights | F0578 | Corrected |
| Mar 27, 2025 | E | Resident Rights | F0584 | Corrected |
| Mar 27, 2025 | E | Resident Rights | F0625 | Corrected |
| Jan 17, 2025 | G | Quality of Care | F0693 | Corrected |
| Jul 19, 2024 | G | Quality of Care | F0689 | Corrected |
| Apr 26, 2024 | E | Environmental | F0919 | Corrected |
| Apr 26, 2024 | E | Pharmacy | F0755 | Corrected |
| Apr 26, 2024 | D | Pharmacy | F0757 | Corrected |
| Apr 26, 2024 | E | Pharmacy | F0758 | Corrected |
| Apr 26, 2024 | E | Pharmacy | F0761 | Corrected |
| Apr 26, 2024 | D | Quality of Care | F0684 | Corrected |
| Apr 26, 2024 | D | Quality of Care | F0692 | Corrected |
| Apr 26, 2024 | E | Quality of Care | F0693 | Corrected |
| Apr 26, 2024 | D | Care Planning | F0641 | Corrected |
| Apr 26, 2024 | D | Care Planning | F0658 | Corrected |
| Apr 26, 2024 | E | Resident Rights | F0584 | Corrected |
| Apr 26, 2024 | D | Resident Rights | F0585 | Corrected |
| Apr 26, 2024 | C | Resident Rights | F0623 | Corrected |
| Apr 26, 2024 | B | Resident Rights | F0625 | Corrected |
| Sep 28, 2023 | D | Quality of Care | F0691 | Corrected |
| Jun 06, 2023 | D | Care Planning | F0660 | Corrected |
| Mar 21, 2023 | D | Abuse/Neglect | F0609 | Corrected |
| Mar 21, 2023 | E | Infection Control | F0880 | Corrected |
| Mar 21, 2023 | E | Infection Control | F0883 | Corrected |
| Mar 21, 2023 | E | Infection Control | F0887 | Corrected |
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
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CMS quality measures assess care quality for long-stay and short-stay residents. Lower percentages generally indicate better outcomes for most measures.
Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare (Data as of Jan 2026)
Composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and ADL decline
Composite score based on ADL decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence
Measures for residents who stay 101 days or more. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care.
Measures for residents who stay 100 days or less (typically rehabilitation patients).
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)
Showing all 3 penalties (Jul 2024 - Jan 2025)
Historical financial and operational data for Avamere at Pacific Ridge based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
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