Primarily long-term care, limited rehab
Most residents stay long-term, while a smaller portion are admitted for short-term rehab.
Most new residents arrive under private pay (67% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 24 days.
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.
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
70 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 76 | 0 | 76 | 22,267 | 92 | 100% | 7.4 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 19 | 0 | 19 | 6,300 | 92 | 100% | 9.6 |
| Registered Nurse | 9 | 0 | 9 | 2,960 | 92 | 100% | 8.9 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,166 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 23 | 0 | 23 | 983 | 88 | 96% | 7.6 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 2 | 0 | 2 | 704 | 73 | 79% | 7.4 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 490 | 64 | 70% | 7.6 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 451 | 61 | 66% | 7.4 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 4 | 0 | 4 | 429 | 64 | 70% | 6.3 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 3 | 0 | 3 | 416 | 51 | 55% | 8 |
| Administrator | 2 | 0 | 2 | 360 | 44 | 48% | 8.2 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 2 | 0 | 2 | 313 | 41 | 45% | 6.8 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 5 | 0 | 5 | 215 | 44 | 48% | 4.8 |
| Therapeutic Recreation Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 210 | 60 | 65% | 3.5 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 2 | 0 | 2 | 195 | 45 | 49% | 4.2 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 1 | 0 | 1 | 181 | 28 | 30% | 6.5 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 168 | 21 | 23% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 3 | 0 | 3 | 98 | 25 | 27% | 3.9 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 3 | 0 | 3 | 87 | 17 | 18% | 5.1 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 42 | 6 | 7% | 7 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 28 | 14 | 15% | 2 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1% | 1.5 |
Includes penalties issued in 2024-2025
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)
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
3 penalties in the past 3 years
Multiple penalties were reported in the last 3 years.
Last updated: Jan 2026
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
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.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for Avamere at Pacific Ridge from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Most residents stay long-term, while a smaller portion are admitted for short-term rehab.
Most new residents arrive under private pay (67% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 24 days.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
2.1 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Tacoma's city center to Avamere at Pacific Ridge's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 1.63 miles to nearest hospital (St Joseph Medical Center)
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CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
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Care Types in This Table
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
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Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
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Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
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Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
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This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
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CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
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CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
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CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
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CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
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Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
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Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
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Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
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Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
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Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
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Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
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Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
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Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
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Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
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The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
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What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Washington average is: 62.6% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
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| Life Care Center of South Hill | NH SNF | Puyallup | 100
Facility
100
WA AVG
81
Rank
#91 / 356 |
97.6%
Facility
97.6%
WA AVG
75
Rank
#13 / 276 | +30% | 3.74
Facility
3.74
WA AVG
4.22
Rank
#45 / 61 | -15% | -11% | $17.4k
Facility
$17.4k
WA AVG
$87.7k
Rank
#31 / 61 | 29
Facility
29
WA AVG
48.9
Rank
#10 / 61 | 4.8
Facility
4.8
WA AVG
6.9
Rank
#17 / 61 | - | 98 | - |
32
Facility
32
WA AVG
51
Rank
#459 / 619 | Alexander Medina | $20.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$20.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
WA AVG
$15.9M
Rank
#10 / 51 | $10.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$10.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
WA AVG
$9.2M
Rank
#15 / 51 | 52.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
52.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
WA AVG
62.6%
Rank
#31 / 51 | 505526 | ||||
| Life Care Center of Puyallup | NH SNF | Puyallup (Meeker) | 102
Facility
102
WA AVG
81
Rank
#86 / 356 |
92.1%
Facility
92.1%
WA AVG
75
Rank
#41 / 276 | +23% | 4.14
Facility
4.14
WA AVG
4.22
Rank
#29 / 61 | +18% | -2% | $0
Facility
$0
WA AVG
$87.7k
Rank
#1 / 61 | 50
Facility
50
WA AVG
48.9
Rank
#36 / 61 | 5.6
Facility
5.6
WA AVG
6.9
Rank
#23 / 61 | - | 94 | - |
65
Facility
65
WA AVG
51
Rank
#189 / 619 | Paul Nimz | $9.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$9.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
WA AVG
$15.9M
Rank
#42 / 51 | $5.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$5.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
WA AVG
$9.2M
Rank
#42 / 51 | 54.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
54.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
WA AVG
62.6%
Rank
#27 / 51 | 505324 | ||||
| Avamere at Pacific Ridge | NH MC SNF | Tacoma (Eastside) | 102
Facility
102
WA AVG
81
Rank
#86 / 356 |
64.1%
Facility
64.1%
WA AVG
75
Rank
#216 / 276 | -14% | 5.54
Facility
5.54
WA AVG
4.22
Rank
#3 / 61 | -62% | +31% | $57.8k
Facility
$57.8k
WA AVG
$87.7k
Rank
#43 / 61 | 76
Facility
76
WA AVG
48.9
Rank
#49 / 61 | 8.4
Facility
8.4
WA AVG
6.9
Rank
#46 / 61 | 2 | 65 | - |
56
Facility
56
WA AVG
51
Rank
#282 / 619 | Christine Miller | $11.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$11.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
WA AVG
$15.9M
Rank
#31 / 51 | $6.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$6.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
WA AVG
$9.2M
Rank
#31 / 51 | 59.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
59.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
WA AVG
62.6%
Rank
#20 / 51 | 505264 | ||||
| North Auburn Rehabilitation & Health Center | NH SNF | Auburn (Christopher) | 125
Facility
125
WA AVG
81
Rank
#37 / 356 |
55.2%
Facility
55.2%
WA AVG
75
Rank
#246 / 276 | -26% | 3.91
Facility
3.91
WA AVG
4.22
Rank
#37 / 61 | -35% | -8% | $54.0k
Facility
$54.0k
WA AVG
$87.7k
Rank
#42 / 61 | 100
Facility
100
WA AVG
48.9
Rank
#57 / 61 | 12.5
Facility
12.5
WA AVG
6.9
Rank
#56 / 61 | 5 | 69 | - |
58
Facility
58
WA AVG
51
Rank
#272 / 619 | Joseph Denor | $10.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$10.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
WA AVG
$15.9M
Rank
#35 / 51 | $5.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$5.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
WA AVG
$9.2M
Rank
#43 / 51 | 48.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
48.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
WA AVG
62.6%
Rank
#40 / 51 | 505195 |
Avamere at Pacific Ridge is located in Tacoma, Washington State.
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Avamere at Pacific Ridge is in the Eastside neighborhood of Tacoma.
Avamere at Pacific Ridge has a walk score of 56. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
Avamere at Pacific Ridge's occupancy is 75.6%.
No, Avamere at Pacific Ridge has a no-pet policy.
Avamere at Pacific Ridge is registered as a for-profit.
Yes — there are 7 photos of Avamere at Pacific Ridge in the photo gallery on this page.
Avamere at Pacific Ridge is located at 3625 E B St, Tacoma, WA 98404.
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