Nursing home
Agility Health and Rehabilitation
5520 Bridgeport Way West, University Place, WA 98467 · Map
For profit - Corporation · Part of Vertical Health Services (18 facilities) · 120 certified beds
Agility Health and Rehabilitation is a Medicare-certified nursing home in University Place, Washington. CMS rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall (3/5 for staffing, 3/5 for health inspections). Nurse staffing is 3.83 hours per resident per day, below the Washington average of 4.39. Its most recent inspection on Apr 11, 2025 cited 17 deficiencies.
CMS quality ratings
Ratings from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), updated monthly. 5 stars is the highest quality.
How Agility Health and Rehabilitation compares
This facility vs. the Washington and national averages, from CMS data. For staffing, higher is generally better; for turnover and deficiencies, lower is better.
| Metric | This facility | Washington avg | National avg | Compared with the state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (hrs/resident/day) | 3.83 | 4.39 | 3.89 | below avg |
| RN staffing (hrs/resident/day) | 0.50 | 0.88 | 0.68 | below avg |
| Aide staffing (hrs/resident/day) | 2.36 | 2.69 | 2.34 | below avg |
| Nursing staff turnover | 41.2% | 46.7% | 46.4% | below avg |
| Deficiencies cited, last inspection | 17.0 | 17.1 | 9.5 | below avg |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported to CMS. Higher numbers indicate more direct care time.
Staff turnover
Lower turnover typically indicates better working conditions and continuity of care. National average for nursing staff is 46.4%.
Recent health inspection
CMS inspects nursing facilities regularly. Deficiencies are categorized by severity.
What inspectors found at Agility Health and Rehabilitation
Specific deficiencies cited in recent CMS health inspections, most recent first. Severity follows the CMS scope/severity scale. Source: CMS Care Compare.
- Potential for harm
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Nov 25, 2025 · Full report (PDF) - Potential for harm
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Nov 25, 2025 · Full report (PDF) - Potential for harm
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Nov 25, 2025 · Full report (PDF) - Potential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Apr 11, 2025 · Full report (PDF) - Potential for harm
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Apr 11, 2025 · Full report (PDF)
Show all 12 deficiencies
- Potential for harm
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Apr 11, 2025 · Full report (PDF) - Potential for harm
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Apr 11, 2025 · Full report (PDF) - Potential for harm
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Apr 11, 2025 · Full report (PDF) - Potential for harm
Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Apr 11, 2025 · Full report (PDF) - Potential for harm
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Apr 11, 2025 · Full report (PDF) - Potential for harm
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Apr 11, 2025 · Full report (PDF) - Potential for harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Apr 11, 2025 · Full report (PDF)
Read the full inspection reports on Medicare.gov Each inspection there has a “Read the full report” link with the inspectors’ written findings.
About this facility
- Address
- 5520 Bridgeport Way West
University Place, WA 98467 - CMS certification #
- 505473
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Certified beds
- 120
- Avg residents/day
- 110.8
- Provider type
- Medicare and Medicaid
- First certified
- 1992-05-01
- Chain
- Vertical Health Services (18 facilities)
- Setting
- Urban
Part of Vertical Health Services
Vertical Health Services operates 18 nursing facilities across the United States. View all Vertical Health Services facilities →
Not SLA enrolled. This facility hasn’t enrolled in resident survey verification. Learn about enrollment →
Location and nearby
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Other public records
- Workplace safety 2 OSHA workplace safety inspections since 2016, 5 violations cited
Full public records, with dates and sources
Staff pay and workplace safety
Federal records about how the employer here treats its staff.
OSHA workplace safety inspections
OSHA inspects workplaces for staff safety, such as lifting, needles, chemicals and workplace violence. It does not inspect resident care.
- Jan 20, 2021: referral inspection, partial (health). Case closed Apr 14, 2021. 5 violations cited (4 serious, 1 other). Penalties: $16,800 proposed, $16,800 now. OSHA record. OSHA recorded the employer as Wa317962443 - University Place Rehabilitation Center LLC. Matched by street address; the name OSHA recorded differs from the community's.
Details
- Serious: Cited rule 296-800-11005. Penalty $4,200 proposed, $4,200 now. To be fixed by Mar 15, 2021.
- Serious: Cited rule 296-842-13005. Penalty $4,200 proposed, $4,200 now. To be fixed by Jan 20, 2021.
- Serious: Cited rule 296-842-15005(1)(A). Penalty $4,200 proposed, $4,200 now. To be fixed by Mar 15, 2021.
- Serious: Cited rule 296-842-18005(2). Penalty $4,200 proposed, $4,200 now. To be fixed by Mar 15, 2021.
- Other than serious: Cited rule 296-842-17010(1). Penalty $0 proposed, $0 now. To be fixed by Mar 15, 2021.
- Feb 22, 2016: accident investigation inspection, partial (safety). Case closed Apr 20, 2016. No violations cited. OSHA record. OSHA recorded the employer as Wa317939581 - Soundcare INC. Matched by street address; the name OSHA recorded differs from the community's.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data, as of Oct 15, 2026, inspections since 2016. Penalties can change while a case is open or contested.
Location and nearby care
- Nearest hospital with an emergency room
- St Clare Hospital, Lakewood. 3.8 miles away, straight line. CMS overall hospital rating: 4 of 5 stars.
- Nearest Medicare nursing home
- Birch Creek Post Acute & Rehabilitation, Tacoma. 1.4 miles away, straight line.
- Nearest home health agency office
- Centerwell Home Health, Tacoma. 1.8 miles away, straight line. Agencies travel to clients, so ask which ones serve this address.
- Nearest pharmacy
- Fred Meyer Pharmacy. 0.5 miles away, straight line. From OpenStreetMap, which does not list every pharmacy, so one may be closer.
- Area
- USDA classes ZIP code 98467 as metropolitan (metropolitan core).
- Dialysis within 15 miles
- Fresenius Kidney Care Mt Rainier, Fircrest, 2.3 miles away, straight line (has a shift starting after 5 pm; CMS rating 1 of 5 stars)
Davita Greater Tacoma Home Training, Tacoma, 2.8 miles away, straight line (CMS rating 4 of 5 stars)
Davita Lakewood Community Dialysis Center, Lakewood, 3.1 miles away, straight line (has a shift starting after 5 pm; CMS rating 1 of 5 stars) - Hospice
- 9 Medicare hospices tell CMS they serve ZIP code 98467.
Franciscan Hospice, office in University Place, 1.9 miles away, straight line (CMS family survey rating 3 of 5 stars)
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Pierce County, office in Tacoma, 2.8 miles away, straight line
Puget Sound Hospice, office in Tacoma, 3.1 miles away, straight line (CMS family survey rating 3 of 5 stars) - Nearest geriatric medicine practice
- Post Acute Medical PLLC, Tacoma. 3.3 miles away, straight line. 1 geriatric medicine doctor listed there.
Distances are straight lines from the community, not driving distance. Hospitals, home health, dialysis, hospice and doctors come from CMS provider data (CMS, hospital list updated Jul 22, 2026). Star ratings are CMS’s own.
Emergency and natural hazard risk
Public hazard maps for this location. Ask the community about its emergency plan, its generator and where residents would go in an evacuation.
- Flood zone
- Outside the high and moderate risk flood areas on FEMA's flood map (Zone X, minimal flood hazard, or not studied). (FEMA flood map)
- FEMA National Risk Index
- Overall: relatively low. By hazard: inland flooding relatively low, wildfire very low, tornado very low, heat wave relatively moderate, earthquake relatively high. These are FEMA’s ratings for the census tract, compared with tracts nationwide. (FEMA, December 2025)
A flood zone describes the map at this point, not the building's elevation. In an emergency, follow the local emergency management agency.
What we checked
Every public source we searched for this community. “Nothing on record” means we found no record that matched it. A record can be missed when a name or address differs.
| Source | Data as of | What we found |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Department of Labor wage and hour cases | Oct 15, 2026 | Only cases that look tied to an earlier operator (not shown) |
| OSHA workplace safety inspections since 2016 | Oct 15, 2026 | See above |
| FEMA flood map | See above | |
| USDA wildfire risk | Apr 15, 2026 | Not shown: FEMA rates wildfire risk here very low |
| FEMA National Risk Index | See above | |
| CMS hospitals, home health, dialysis, hospice and doctors; OpenStreetMap pharmacies | See above | |
| HUD Multifamily Properties - Assisted | Jul 6, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| State Veterans Homes (NASVH directory) | Sep 20, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| CMS Hospice - General Information | Aug 19, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| CMS Home Health Care Agencies | May 27, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| The community’s own website | No plain statements of services found |
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Frequently asked questions
Is Agility Health and Rehabilitation a good nursing home?
CMS gives Agility Health and Rehabilitation an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, including 3/5 for staffing and 3/5 for health inspections. These ratings come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and are updated monthly.
How is Agility Health and Rehabilitation staffed?
Agility Health and Rehabilitation reports 3.83 total nurse hours per resident per day, compared with the Washington average of 4.39.
Has Agility Health and Rehabilitation had inspection problems?
Its most recent CMS inspection cited 17 deficiencies.
How many beds does Agility Health and Rehabilitation have?
Agility Health and Rehabilitation is certified for 120 beds.