The Oaks at Lakewood
11411 Bridgeport Way · Tacoma, WA · 98499 · 2535819002
80 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: The Ensign Group
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 5 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.05 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.55 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.44 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 38% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (28 in the current record)
-
Potential for harm · E January 29, 2026
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected February 13, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
-
Potential for harm · D January 29, 2026
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected February 13, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
-
No harm found · C January 29, 2026
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected February 13, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
-
Potential for harm · D October 22, 2024
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 November 26, 2024 · Resident Rights
-
Potential for harm · D October 22, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected November 26, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
-
Potential for harm · D October 22, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected November 26, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
-
Potential for harm · D October 22, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected November 26, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
-
Potential for harm · D October 22, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected November 26, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
-
Potential for harm · D October 22, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected November 26, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
-
Potential for harm · D October 22, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected November 26, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
-
Potential for harm · D October 22, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected November 26, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
-
Potential for harm · D October 22, 2024
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected November 26, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
-
Potential for harm · D October 22, 2024
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected November 26, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
-
Potential for harm · D October 22, 2024
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 November 26, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
-
Potential for harm · D October 22, 2024
Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
Corrected November 26, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
-
Potential for harm · D October 22, 2024
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected November 26, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
-
Potential for harm · E October 22, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected November 26, 2024 · Infection Control
-
Potential for harm · E December 8, 2023
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected January 12, 2024 · Resident Rights
-
Potential for harm · D December 8, 2023
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected January 12, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
-
Potential for harm · D December 8, 2023
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected January 12, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
-
Potential for harm · D December 8, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected January 12, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
-
Potential for harm · D December 8, 2023
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected January 12, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
-
Potential for harm · D December 8, 2023
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected January 12, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
-
Potential for harm · E December 8, 2023
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected January 12, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
-
Potential for harm · D December 8, 2023
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected January 12, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Better-scoring options nearby
Family & resident reviews — a separate signal, never mixed into the score
No approved reviews yet. If your family has experience with this facility, yours could be the review that helps the next family decide.
Sign in to share your family's experience — reviews are moderated and never affect the Safety Score.
Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 505347 · certified since July 26, 1989. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.