Nursing homes in Tacoma, WAS

Compare 11 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Tacoma, part of the Pierce area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 2.5★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.

Tacoma features 11 nursing homes serving residents across Pierce County and ZIP codes including 98405, 98408, 98409, and 98444. According to data from CMS Care Compare, these facilities hold an average overall rating of 2.5 stars. Families evaluating local long-term care options can utilize the federal 5-star rating system to identify quality providers, such as Tacoma Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, which currently maintains a top-tier 5-star performance designation.

What to look for in Tacoma

• 8 homes score below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
• 4 of 11 homes meet a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
• 3 homes hold the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
• 8 of 11 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.

Top 10 highest rated nursing homes in Tacoma

1. 1
   TACOMA NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER

   HIGHLAND WELLNESSCARE LLC · Large
   5.0
2. 2
   THE OAKS AT LAKEWOOD

   THE ENSIGN GROUP · Medium
   5.0
3. 3
   AVAMERE TRANSITIONAL CARE OF PUGET SOUND

   AVAMERE · Medium
   5.0
4. 4
   ELISEO

   ELISEO · Large
   3.0
5. 5
   AVALON HEALTHCARE - TACOMA

   AVAMERE · Medium
   2.0
6. 6
   BIRCH CREEK POST ACUTE & REHABILITATION

   HILL VALLEY HEALTHCARE · Large
   2.0
7. 7
   ORCHARD PARK HEALTH CARE & REHAB CENTER

   GENESIS HEALTHCARE · Large
   1.0
8. 8
   PARK ROSE CARE CENTER

   REGENCY PACIFIC MANAGEMENT · Large
   1.0
9. 9
   AVAMERE AT PACIFIC RIDGE

   AVAMERE · Medium
   1.0
10. 10
    HEARTWOOD EXTENDED HEALTHCARE

    HEARTWOOD OPERATOR LLC · Large
    1.0

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