Lance Crowston
Sep 2026
Speak up for yourself, stand your ground and treat staff with respect.They deserve.
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Alaska Gardens Health And Rehabilitation is a skilled nursing and long-term care community in Tacoma, Washington. It holds a 3.3 out of 5 average on Google from 98 reviews, but no detailed review text or amenity information was provided to describe specific family experiences.
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Alaska Gardens Health And Rehabilitation is a senior living community in Tacoma, Washington offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 3.3 out of 5 across 105 reviews.
Alaska Gardens Health And Rehabilitation is a skilled nursing / long term care community in Tacoma, Washington. The community is licensed for up to 123 residents.
Families rate Alaska Gardens Health And Rehabilitation 3.3 out of 5 based on 98 Google reviews.
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3.3★ on Google (105)
Lance Crowston
Sep 2026
Speak up for yourself, stand your ground and treat staff with respect.They deserve.
Ashlee Dasilva
Aug 2026
I would give this place zero stars if I could. My mother has called me twice today to ask me to call the front desk because she needed help. She pushed her call button both times without anyone coming to help her. I should not have to call the front desk for her to get her the help.<br>I was placed on hold for TEN MINUTES before someone answered. I do not recommend this place to anyone! They admitted that they are short staffed.
Patricia Barth
Aug 2026
There are some great nurses and the maintenance guys are the best. The activity people that run everything is wonderful. The kitchen people are trying there best with what they are given.
Tina Gehrig
Aug 2026
I really appreciated the physical therapist and it therapy I received while I was there. At first I couldn't stand or walk but now can transfer stand for a minute and walk 7 feet . They encouraged me saying that I can do it. The nurses were wonderful too and friendly. I know they were busy but they did explain what happened and checked on me. Also the activities were fun and very enjoyable. Jessica and Diana made sure everyone participated and they helped them. They always had a smile on their face. Thanks again for the time I spent healing and all those who helped me.
Jennifer Walter
Jul 2026
I was there for 2 1/2 years. I had a stroke. I could not walk, stand or step, my stroke caused "drop foot". In the 2 1/2y yrs I was there, I was giving the wrong medication, when I would question it, I was told to take my medicine. I wouldn't because it wasn't mine. It made me wonder what would have happened to me if I had and what about the person who the medicine belonged to? 1 night, I had pooped in my diaper, turned on my light and waited, for almost a hour until my room mate went to the nurse station and asked them to help me, we waited another 15 minutes and she went down there again and asked for help for me. This went on for almost 2 hours. I was absolutely pissed and there was nothing I could do. I actually broke down and called my mom at home, told her what was going on. I don't know if she called the place or not, I just don't. Finally a nurse did come in a change me, she was nice and apologized for me having to wait. I thanked her and when I asked why it happened to begin with, she told me that they were short staffed. My roommate then asked why there 4 nurses at the station doing nothing, the nurse didn't answer she just left. I was skipped for showers several times, at one point I had not received a shower in 3 weeks. I went to the laundry shelf and got my own wash clothes and towel, went back to my room and clean myself up as best as I could in the bathroom, in my wheelchair. I couldn't wash my hair at all but I was able to get it wet, if I had used shampoo or soap I would not have been able to rinse.<br>The food is absolutely horrible, I asked one of the nurses how she could give the food to a person if she wasn't willing to eat it herself. She said sorry that it was something she can't control? I learned real quick to substitute the menu to peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. I could go on and on about my experience with the place. I strongly recommend not to let your loved ones live there, there has to be better because it really can't be worse. What breaks my heart is there's still people living there, dealing with the mess, the food, the lack of overall care for the people who are there. I'm beyond grateful to not be there anymore, soooo grateful!!! To anyone who reads this considering Alaska gardens, don't.... just don't!! I will say that there are staff who do care about the people and who do the best they can with very little to work with but just a few. I could go on, but I've said enough I hope. With my whole heart, do not let your love one live there!! There's better for them, keep looking!!!
13 inspection visits in the last three years, 87 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 19, 2026
Use approved construction type or materials.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 18, 2026
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 18, 2026
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 19, 2026
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 19, 2026
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 18, 2026
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 5, 2026
Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 19, 2026
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 19, 2026
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 19, 2026
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 19, 2026
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 19, 2026
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 19, 2026
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 19, 2026
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 19, 2026
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 19, 2026
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 19, 2026
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Severity J of L: immediate jeopardy, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 28, 2025
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 28, 2025
Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 28, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 1, 2025
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 1, 2025
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 27, 2025
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 7, 2025
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 17, 2025
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 27, 2025
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 20, 2025
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 27, 2025
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 16, 2025
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 27, 2025
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 27, 2025
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 16, 2025
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 27, 2025
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 16, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 16, 2025
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 16, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 16, 2025
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 16, 2025
Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 16, 2025
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 16, 2025
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 16, 2025
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 27, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 1, 2025
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Severity K of L: immediate jeopardy, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 18, 2025
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 18, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 10, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 18, 2025
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 18, 2025
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 18, 2025
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 18, 2025
Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 10, 2025
Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 18, 2025
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 18, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 18, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 18, 2025
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 10, 2025
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 12, 2025
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 18, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 18, 2025
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 20, 2024
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 1, 2024
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 4, 2024
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 1, 2024
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 7, 2024
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 3, 2024
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 2, 2024
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 1, 2024
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 7, 2024
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 7, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 7, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 7, 2024
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 7, 2024
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 7, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 7, 2024
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 7, 2024
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 7, 2024
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 1, 2024
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 1, 2024
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 7, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 7, 2024
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 7, 2024
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 7, 2024
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 7, 2024
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 7, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 19, 2024
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 15, 2023
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 15, 2023
Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.
Alaska Gardens Health And Rehabilitation offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Alaska Gardens Health And Rehabilitation is located at 6220 South Alaska Street in Tacoma, Washington.
Alaska Gardens Health And Rehabilitation is a skilled nursing and long-term care community in Tacoma, Washington. It holds a 3.3 out of 5 average on Google from 98 reviews, but no detailed review text or amenity information was provided to describe specific family experiences.
Alaska Gardens Health And Rehabilitation had 13 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 87 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.
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