Avamere at Pacific Ridge
3625 East B Street · Tacoma, WA · 98404 · 2534752507
102 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Avamere
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $57,783 in fines in the last 24 months.
- 4 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
$57,783 in federal fines in the last 24 months
3 fines — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 6.07 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.81 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 5.42 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 40% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 3 · $57,783 |
Inspection citations (70 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 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.
Corrected May 29, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 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.
Corrected May 29, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 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.
Corrected May 29, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E April 24, 2026
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected May 29, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2026
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected May 29, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2026
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected May 29, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2026
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected May 29, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2026
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected May 29, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2026
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected May 29, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2026
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected May 29, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2026
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected May 29, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2026
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected May 29, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 24, 2026
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 29, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2026
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected May 29, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 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.
Corrected May 29, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2026
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Corrected May 29, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 24, 2026
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected May 29, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F April 24, 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.
Corrected May 29, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2026
Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
Corrected May 29, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 24, 2026
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected May 29, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E April 24, 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.
Corrected May 29, 2026 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G April 23, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected May 15, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected December 26, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Corrected June 4, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 2025
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected May 14, 2025 · Resident Rights
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| January 17, 2025 | Fine | $22,432 |
| October 4, 2024 | Fine | $27,073 |
| July 19, 2024 | Fine | $8,278 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 505264 · certified since April 1, 1982. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.