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Avamere At Pacific Ridge

3625 East B Street

3.4(31 ratings)· Tacoma average: 4

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Quick Facts

Total units
102
Medicare rating
2 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
For profit, Limited Liability company
Certified beds
102
Specialty focus
Behavioral health and memory care programs
Therapy services
On-site occupational, physical, and speech therapy

What Families Think

The Good

  • Skilled nursing with on-site rehab therapy
  • Specializes in behavioral health and memory care
  • Recognized with national quality care awards
  • Care coordinated closely with residents' physicians

The Bad

  • No published pricing information available

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Avamere At Pacific Ridge is a senior living community in Tacoma, Washington offering Memory Care and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 3.4 out of 5 across 31 reviews.

About Avamere At Pacific Ridge

Avamere at Pacific Ridge is a 102-bed skilled nursing community in Tacoma, Washington, serving seniors with dementia, cognitive impairment, and psychiatric conditions. The community specializes in quality behavioral health programs and memory care while maintaining a homelike environment.

The facility offers skilled nursing care for recovery after surgery and other medical conditions requiring rehabilitation. Residents have access to occupational, physical, and speech-language therapy to help them regain strength and independence in activities they wish to continue.

Care is delivered through close collaboration between the facility's staff and residents' overseeing physicians. The community has received recognition for quality care, including a Bronze Commitment to Quality Award from the American Health Care Association and a Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement award from the Centers for Medicaid Services.

Avamere at Pacific Ridge is located in scenic and historic Tacoma, Washington, and the staff emphasize personalized services tailored to meet each resident's changing needs, with a goal of helping residents reach their goals and experience life enhanced.

Types of Care at Avamere At Pacific Ridge

Memory CareSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Emergency Call System
  • Private Bathroom
  • Private Rooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Meals & Dining

  • Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
  • Restaurant style Dining Room

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Chapel / Religious Services
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)
  • Salon / Barber
  • Security

Activities

  • Grocery Shopping and Errands
  • Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)

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Reviews of Avamere At Pacific Ridge

3.4overall · 31 ratings combined

3.4★ on Google (31)

shineyfam

Aug 2026

via Google

My 30 year old Son was placed here for Physical therapy after being in the hospital for Acute Liver Failure. He was placed in a room with another resident that was Covid Positive. He asked to be moved to the vacant room next door but was told that since he was already exposed, he couldn’t be moved. He tested negative for Covid for several days then lo and behold, today he tested positive! Who could’ve seen that coming? Unbelievable, but true! I HATE that I can’t afford a better place, but I assumed that at the very least, there would be Standards of Practice regarding Infection.

Sharon Bryant

May 2025

via Google

This placed smelled like raw sewage. I got her a little after five and it's now almost eleven with no meds or feeding tube in place. Roommate has tv still on full blast after asking her to please turn down the TV. I plan on leaving in the morning. Do not come here if you value your health.

Lavitta S Lockett

Jul 2024

via Google

My mom was there and they took very great care of her the staff was really sweet and polite and I would recommend them because they will take care of your loved ones and make sure they're clean make sure they're fed make sure that they are comfortable. I would even go there to stay. I want to thank the whole staff you guys are all awesome.

Jain Toal

May 2024

via Google

I am doing best to transfer my loved one out of this horrible place. Dirty suuroundings, poorly trained staff who spend the majority of their time gossiping at their station loudly, which includes all night.<br>I think this staff thinks like the next station in life is death..and that people dont have minds left.so why care? In the three days that my loved one has been there, it has literally blown my mind. Dirty toilets shared by multiple clients. Actual poop on the seat. Garbage not emptied in that time that he has been there. My loved one said he had a scheduled shower today at one. We left before that so he happened. Mind blowing! One woman was in the same spot today as when I left yesterday! I wonder if anyone knows she is there.<br>My first encounter here was a request from me to to a male staff person to help my loved one get comfortable from a broken neck injury. I needed help on how to make him more comfortable. I was told by that staff member that he could do this on his own. He had just been transported in a ambulance from Harborview that same morning with a broken neck!!! I was incredulous!! He swore to me that he saw him get up and go to the bathroom. Again...incredulous!! He left the room without even showing me how to move my loved one on my own as I asked because he repeated my loved one could do it on his own. I will be reporting him...I will also be reporting to the health department. While I understand employee morale is important and that laughter is great, your staff are also there to provide the care that they are paid for. While my first encounter left me stupefied, I continue to be blown away by all of this. Seriously. We will be looking to get him transferred ASAP but until that happens I am sending this email ahead of the fact should he receive further injury.

Silauleleioaleipata1_808

Feb 2024

via Google

Walked into a facility that is currently dealing with COVID cases on the opposite wing BUT EVERY STAFF is wearing a mask and plastic shield mask to cover entire face.<br><br>I can't wrap my head around this. It's so unsettling.<br><br>How do you still allow visitors here and how does a patient get transferred to a Facility that is contaminated with COVID patients.<br><br>There is no sense of safety or peace of mind knowing that a loved one is placed at this location.<br><br>Showers are limited to 2x a week per schedule (this is inhumane). Restrooms are shared with the patients next door even if they are the opposite sex. Where's the SAFETY here!!!<br><br>Staff congregate and socialize as if patients are not in need of attention.<br><br>Visitors just roam around without being questioned by Staff.<br><br>I feel so bad that my Loved One is at this Facility. I can't believe this place is even up and running. OMG!!!

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Government Inspection History

10 inspection visits in the last three years, 122 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Apr 24, 2026Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard34 citations
  • Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 25, 2026

  • Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 25, 2026

  • 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 May 25, 2026

  • Establish staff and initial training requirements.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 25, 2026

  • Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 25, 2026

  • Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 25, 2026

  • Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 25, 2026

  • Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 25, 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 F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 29, 2026

  • Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 25, 2026

  • Provide emergency officials' contact information.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 25, 2026

  • Provide primary/alternate means for communication.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 25, 2026

  • Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 29, 2026

  • Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 29, 2026

  • Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 29, 2026

  • 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 May 29, 2026

  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 29, 2026

  • Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 29, 2026

  • Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 29, 2026

  • Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 29, 2026

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 25, 2026

  • Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 25, 2026

  • 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 May 29, 2026

  • Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 29, 2026

  • Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 29, 2026

  • Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 29, 2026

  • Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 29, 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 May 29, 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 May 29, 2026

  • Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 29, 2026

  • 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, isolatedCorrected May 29, 2026

  • 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 May 29, 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 May 29, 2026

  • Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 29, 2026

Apr 23, 2026Health Complaint1 citation
  • Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 15, 2026

Dec 12, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
  • 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 Dec 26, 2025

May 20, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
  • Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 4, 2025

Mar 27, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard52 citations
  • Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 21, 2025

  • Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 21, 2025

  • Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 14, 2025

  • Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 21, 2025

  • PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 14, 2025

  • Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 14, 2025

  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 14, 2025

  • Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 14, 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 May 30, 2025

  • Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 21, 2025

  • To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 21, 2025

  • Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 21, 2025

  • Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 21, 2025

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 30, 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 May 14, 2025

  • Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 21, 2025

  • Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 21, 2025

  • Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 15, 2025

  • Establish staff and initial training requirements.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 14, 2025

  • Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 21, 2025

  • Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 21, 2025

  • Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 14, 2025

  • Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 14, 2025

  • Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 14, 2025

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 14, 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 May 14, 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 E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 14, 2025

  • Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 14, 2025

  • Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 14, 2025

  • Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 21, 2025

  • Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 21, 2025

  • Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 14, 2025

  • 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 E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 14, 2025

  • Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 21, 2025

  • Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 14, 2025

  • Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 14, 2025

  • Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 14, 2025

  • Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 14, 2025

  • Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 14, 2025

  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 14, 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 May 14, 2025

  • Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 14, 2025

  • Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 14, 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, isolatedCorrected May 14, 2025

  • Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 14, 2025

  • 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 May 14, 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 May 14, 2025

  • Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 14, 2025

  • Meet other general requirements.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 21, 2025

  • Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 21, 2025

  • Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 21, 2025

  • 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 Apr 21, 2025

Jan 17, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
  • Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

    Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 4, 2025

Oct 4, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
  • 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 Oct 29, 2024

Jul 19, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
  • 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 Aug 26, 2024

Apr 26, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard29 citations
  • Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 28, 2024

  • Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 28, 2024

  • Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 28, 2024

  • Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 28, 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 May 28, 2024

  • 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 May 28, 2024

  • Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 28, 2024

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 28, 2024

  • Establish emergency prep training and testing.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 28, 2024

  • Establish staff and initial training requirements.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 28, 2024

  • Meet other general requirements.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 28, 2024

  • Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 29, 2024

  • 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 May 29, 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 E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 29, 2024

  • Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 29, 2024

  • Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 29, 2024

  • Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 29, 2024

  • Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 28, 2024

  • Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 29, 2024

  • 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 May 29, 2024

  • Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 29, 2024

  • Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 29, 2024

  • Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 29, 2024

  • Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 28, 2024

  • Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 28, 2024

  • 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 28, 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 May 29, 2024

  • Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 29, 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 May 29, 2024

Sep 28, 2023Health Complaint1 citation
  • Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 30, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Avamere At Pacific Ridge offer?

Avamere At Pacific Ridge offers Memory Care and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Avamere At Pacific Ridge located?

Avamere At Pacific Ridge is located at 3625 East B Street in Tacoma, Washington.

How did Avamere At Pacific Ridge do on recent health and safety inspections?

Avamere At Pacific Ridge had 10 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 122 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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