AVAMERE AT PACIFIC RIDGE

3625 EAST B STREET
TACOMA WA 98404
Phone: 2534752507

For profit - Limited Liability company

Official CMS provider data, processing date 2026-09-01. Not an endorsement.

CMS overall rating
2/5
Below average
Overall rating2/5
Health inspections2/5
Staffing4/5
Quality measures2/5
Long-stay quality3/5
Short-stay quality2/5
  • Overall rating vs. the Washington average: 1.2 star lower (3.2), below average
  • Overall rating vs. the national average: 1.0 star lower (3.0), below average
  • Overall rating vs. the Tacoma average: 0.5 star lower (2.5), below average

CMS does not record an abuse citation or Special Focus designation for this facility in the current data.

Facility details

Size, ownership, and inspection history as reported to CMS.

Certified beds102
Average residents per day65.4
Occupancy64%
OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company
ChainAVAMERE (27 facilities)
CountyPierce
Provider typeMedicare and Medicaid
First certified for Medicare & Medicaid1982-04-01
CMS certification number (CCN)505264
Health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle23

Staffing and turnover

Staffing hours and turnover are among the most predictive measures CMS publishes.

Adjusted total nurse staffing hours per resident per day5.54
Reported total nurse staffing hours per resident per day5.16
Registered nurse turnover45.5%
Total nursing staff turnover36.0%
Resident and family councilNo

Fines and penalties

Civil money penalties and payment denials on record, as published by CMS.

Fines (count)4
Fines (total value)$68,411
Payment denials0
Total penalties4
This facility has $68,411 in federal fines on record. Penalties are not proof of poor care on any given day, but a pattern of fines and inspections is the strongest public signal of a compliance record.

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  • What was cited at the most recent inspection, and what has changed since?
  • Does this facility accept Medicaid on admission, and what happens when private funds are exhausted?
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Is AVAMERE AT PACIFIC RIDGE highly rated?

CMS rates it 2 out of 5 overall, which CMS labels "Below average". Health inspections rate 2, staffing 4, and quality measures 2.

How many beds does AVAMERE AT PACIFIC RIDGE have?

CMS certifies 102 beds; the facility reports an average of 65.4 residents per day (about 64% occupancy).

Does AVAMERE AT PACIFIC RIDGE have any fines or citations?

Yes. CMS records $68,411 in fines and 0 payment denials for this facility.

Has AVAMERE AT PACIFIC RIDGE been cited for abuse?

CMS does not record an abuse citation or Special Focus designation for this facility in the current data.