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Avamere at Pacific Ridge

3625 E B St, Tacoma, WA 98404, United States
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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. 

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Claim What’s Yours: Financial Aid for Washington Seniors

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
WA NFCSP
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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)
Washington 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)

Eligibility
  • 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
  • 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

Eligibility
  • 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
  • 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)

Eligibility
  • 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
  • Services: Personal care (4-6 hours/day), respite (~240 hours/year), assistive devices, training, transportation.
Washington OAA Services

Older Americans Act (OAA) Services

Eligibility
  • 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
  • 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)

Eligibility
  • 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
  • Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Washington LIHEAP

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Eligibility
  • 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
  • Services: Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season), crisis aid ($500 max).
Washington SCSEP

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Eligibility
  • 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
  • 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

Eligibility
  • 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
  • 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

Eligibility
  • 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
  • Services: Tax exemption (~$500-$1,500/year depending on county).
Washington SFMNP

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Eligibility
  • 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
  • Services: Vouchers (~$80/season) for produce at farmers’ markets.
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Occupancy
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Medicare Nights
Medicaid Nights
Free Market Days
Home Revenue
Payroll Costs
Home Costs
Owner
CCN
HEARTWOOD EXTENDED HEALTH CARE
76.67%
120
2267
27521
3914
$13,168,689.00
$6,504,358.00
$7,427,718.00
HEARTWOOD OPERATOR HOLDINGS LLC
0505326
AVAMERE TRANSITIONAL CARE OF PUGET S
92.17%
60
6655
3600
9626
$14,892,727.00
$5,120,015.00
$6,140,219.00
OKOLI, IKE
0505529
PARK ROSE CARE CENTER
68.35%
139
2686
22888
5794
$20,463,425.00
$7,950,089.00
$8,786,512.00
ANDREE, TERRI
0505239
TACOMA NURSING AND REHAB CENTER
62.20%
150
2340
26133
4215
$12,599,540.00
$6,271,394.00
$5,448,504.00
S&R WEISS REVOCABLE TRUST UAD DECEMBER 23, 1993
0505154
TACOMA LUTHERAN HOME AND REITREMENT
67.38%
239
6505
26816
29739
$21,397,373.00
$11,569,320.00
$13,408,022.00
HOFFMAN, DANIEL
0505435
MANOR CARE OF TACOMA WA LLC
80.65%
124
2866
20540
6430
$14,767,769.00
$6,075,422.00
$6,910,738.00
WASH 6 SNF OPERATIONS HOLDINGS LLC
0505289
ALASKA GARDENS HEALTH AND REHAB
85.20%
123
3125
25178
7056
$15,221,045.00
$5,185,093.00
$8,453,848.00
ALASKA GARDENS SNF OPERATIONS HOLDINGS LLC
0505483
ORCHARD PARK HEALTH REHAB CENTER
70.68%
147
5064
23455
10360
$18,477,263.00
$6,610,836.00
$8,882,531.00
0505093
AVAMERE HERITAGE REHABILITATION OF T
73.33%
81
1371
6863
3168
$5,309,130.00
$3,068,873.00
$4,250,305.00
0505183
AVAMERE AT PACIFIC RIDGE
70.20%
102
1301
19846
6031
$11,094,443.00
$5,480,577.00
$6,343,224.00
MILLER, CHRISTINE
0505264
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