Avalon Healthcare - Tacoma
Tacoma, WA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 505183) · 81 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $24,814
Phone: (253) 474-8456 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Avalon Healthcare - Tacoma has an overall CMS rating of 2 stars, below the Washington state average of 3.21 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars, and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Avalon Healthcare - Tacoma reports 4.42 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.96 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 47.1%. CMS gives this facility a staffing rating of 4 stars.
Avalon Healthcare - Tacoma has 1 federal fine on record totaling $24,814.00, and no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon or a Special Focus designation for this facility.
About this facility
Avalon Healthcare - Tacoma is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home located in Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington. The facility has been certified since February 8, 1968, and is certified for 81 beds, with an average of 53.2 residents. It is operated as a for-profit Limited Liability Company and is part of the Avalon Health Care chain, which includes 16 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.4 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Avalon Healthcare - Tacoma holds an overall rating of 2 stars, which is below the Washington state average of 3.21 stars. The facility's health inspection rating is 2 stars, its quality measure (QM) rating is 2 stars, and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Total nurse staffing is reported at 4.42 hours per resident per day, including 0.96 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 47.1%.
CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $24,814.00 for this facility, and 0 payment denials.
Ownership has not changed within the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Avalon Healthcare - Tacoma has an overall CMS rating of 2 stars, below the Washington state average of 3.21 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, this facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports 4.42 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.96 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing turnover rate of 47.1%. Its CMS staffing rating is 4 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $24,814.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus status is listed for this facility in the provided CMS data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 81 beds, with an average of 53.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
Avalon Healthcare - Tacoma is a for-profit Limited Liability Company and is part of the Avalon Health Care chain, which includes 16 facilities with an average rating of 3.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since February 8, 1968.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS reports separate ratings for health inspections (2 stars), staffing (4 stars), quality measures (2 stars), and an overall rating (2 stars) that combines these components.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 2534748456 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 2534748456 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review current ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/505183?state=WA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.