Alaska Gardens Health and Rehabilitation
6220 South Alaska Street · Tacoma, WA · 98408 · 2534765300
123 certified beds For profit - Individual Chain: Evergreen Healthcare Group
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $170,372 in fines in the last 24 months.
- 5 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
$170,372 in federal fines in the last 24 months
2 fines — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.86 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.41 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.45 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 54% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 3 · $196,648 |
Inspection citations (64 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D May 7, 2026
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E May 7, 2026
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 7, 2026
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 7, 2026
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 7, 2026
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 7, 2026
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 7, 2026
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E May 7, 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.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 7, 2026
Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 7, 2026
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 7, 2026
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Environmental
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No harm found · C May 7, 2026
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Nursing and Physician Services
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Immediate jeopardy · J October 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Corrected October 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 9, 2025 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected October 28, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D October 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws.
Corrected October 28, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E July 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected August 1, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected August 1, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 23, 2025
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected June 16, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 23, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected June 16, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 23, 2025
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected June 16, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 23, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected June 16, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 23, 2025
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected June 16, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E May 23, 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.
Corrected June 16, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 23, 2025
Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
Corrected June 16, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 23, 2025
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected June 16, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| April 29, 2025 | Fine | $12,438 |
| January 22, 2025 | Fine | $157,934 |
| August 17, 2023 | Fine | $26,276 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 505483 · certified since August 26, 1993. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.