Avamere At Pacific Ridge
Tacoma, WA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 505264) · 102 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 3 totaling $57,783
Phone: (253) 475-2507 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Avamere At Pacific Ridge has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Washington state average of 3.21 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Avamere At Pacific Ridge reports 5.16 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.75 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars from CMS. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 36.0%.
CMS records show 3 federal fines totaling $57,783.00 for Avamere At Pacific Ridge, with 0 payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Avamere At Pacific Ridge is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Tacoma, Washington (Pierce County), first approved for federal certification in April 1982. The facility is certified for 102 beds and reports an average daily census of 65.4 residents. It operates as a for-profit facility organized as a Limited Liability Company, and is part of the Avamere chain, which operates 27 facilities nationally with a chain-wide average CMS rating of 3.0 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Avamere At Pacific Ridge holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Washington state average of 3.21 stars. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 2 stars, and staffing rating of 4 stars.
Nurse staffing is reported at 5.16 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.75 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 36.0%.
On penalties, CMS records show 3 federal fines totaling $57,783.00 for this facility, with 0 payment denials on record.
CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which designates facilities as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection scrutiny. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months according to CMS records.
Data source: CMS Medicare Care Compare. Families should verify current details directly on 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?
Avamere At Pacific Ridge has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is 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 5.16 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.75 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 stars and a nursing turnover rate of 36.0%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 3 fines totaling $57,783.00, and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 102 beds and has an average daily census of 65.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit LLC and part of the Avamere chain, which operates 27 facilities nationally with a chain-wide average rating of 3.0 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on April 1, 1982.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — which combine to form the overall score; this facility scores 2, 2, and 4 stars respectively, with a QM rating of 2 stars.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 2534752507 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data set does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 2534752507 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest official record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/505264?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.