For profit - Limited Liability company ·
60 certified beds ·
Medicare and Medicaid
· Part of Avamere (33 facilities)
Top Rated Facility
5
Overall CMS Rating
★★★★★
Avamere Transitional Care Of Puget Sound is a Medicare-certified nursing home in Tacoma, Washington. CMS rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall (5/5 for staffing, 4/5 for health inspections). Nurse staffing is 4.92 hours per resident per day, above the Washington average of 4.39. Its most recent inspection on Nov 25, 2025 cited 13 deficiencies.
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CMS Quality Ratings
Ratings from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), updated monthly. 5 stars = highest quality.
Overall Rating
★★★★★ 5/5
Health Inspections
★★★★☆ 4/5
Staffing
★★★★★ 5/5
Quality Measures
★★★★☆ 4/5
Long-Stay QM
★★★★☆ 4/5
Short-Stay QM
★★★★☆ 4/5
How Avamere Transitional Care Of Puget Sound 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
Total nurse staffing (hrs/resident/day)
4.92
4.39
3.89
above avg
RN staffing (hrs/resident/day)
1.57
0.88
0.68
above avg
Aide staffing (hrs/resident/day)
2.64
2.69
2.34
below avg
Nursing staff turnover
32.4%
46.7%
46.4%
below avg
Deficiencies cited, last inspection
13.0
17.1
9.5
below avg
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported to CMS. Higher numbers indicate more direct care time.
4.92
Total Nurse Hrs/Resident/Day
1.57
RN Hrs/Resident/Day
0.72
LPN Hrs/Resident/Day
2.64
Aide Hrs/Resident/Day
4.33
Weekend Nurse Hrs/Resident/Day
Staff Turnover
Lower turnover typically indicates better working conditions and continuity of care. National average for nursing staff is ~60%.
Total Nursing Staff
32.4%
Registered Nurses
27.8%
Administrator Changes0 in last year
Recent Health Inspection
CMS inspects nursing facilities regularly. Deficiencies are categorized by severity.
Nov 25, 2025
Most Recent Inspection Date
13
Total Deficiencies Found
68
Health Inspection Score
0
Number of Fines
What inspectors found at Avamere Transitional Care Of Puget Sound
Specific deficiencies cited in recent CMS health inspections, most recent first. Severity follows the CMS scope/severity scale. Source: CMS Care Compare.
Actual harm
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Mar 19, 2026
Potential for harm
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Mar 19, 2026
Potential for harm
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.Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Nov 25, 2025
Potential for harm
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Nov 25, 2025
Potential for harm
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Nov 25, 2025
Potential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection Control Deficiencies · Nov 25, 2025
Potential for harm
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Nov 25, 2025
Potential for harm
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Nov 25, 2025
Potential for harm
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Nov 25, 2025
Potential for harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Nov 25, 2025
Potential for harm
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Nov 25, 2025
Potential for harm
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.Resident Rights Deficiencies · Nov 25, 2025
About This Facility
Address
630 South Pearl Street Tacoma, WA 98465
CMS Certification #
505529
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified Beds
60
Avg Residents/Day
52.7
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
First Certified
2017-03-27
Chain
Avamere (33 facilities)
Setting
Urban
Part of Avamere
33
Facilities Nationwide
Avamere operates 33 nursing facilities across the United States.
CMS gives Avamere Transitional Care Of Puget Sound an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, including 5/5 for staffing and 4/5 for health inspections. These ratings come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and are updated monthly.
Avamere Transitional Care Of Puget Sound reports 4.92 total nurse hours per resident per day, compared with the Washington average of 4.39.
Its most recent CMS inspection cited 13 deficiencies.
Avamere Transitional Care Of Puget Sound is certified for 60 beds.
Admissions at Avamere Transitional Care Of Puget Sound
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