About Avamere at Pacific Ridge
Avamere At Pacific Ridge, located in TACOMA, WA, is a for-profit organization that accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
Why Families Choose Avamere at Pacific Ridge
- More Nursing Time: Staff spends 6.07 hours per resident daily (National Avg: 3.87).
Key Performance Indicators
- CMS Overall Rating 1 Stars
- Nursing Hours 6.07 hrs
- Safety Record Clean
Chain Affiliations & Network
This facility is part of the AVAMERE network. This chain operates 29 facilities.
Chain Performance Overview
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Nursing Staff Analysis
Staffing levels are a critical indicator of quality care. We analyze the daily hours of care provided by Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs).
Above Average Staffing
Avamere at Pacific Ridge provides more care hours than the state average and more than the national average.
Registered Nurses (RN)
Licensed Practical Nurses
Certified Assistants
CMS Quality Ratings
| Category | Rating | Stars |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 1 |
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| Health Inspection | 1 |
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| Quality Measures | 2 |
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| Staffing | 4 |
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Health Inspection History
| Inspection Cycle | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (Most Recent) | 192 | Mar 27, 2025 |
| Weighted Average | 179 | Combined Score |
Detailed Quality Measures
Rates are from CMS quality measures (claims-based and MDS-based) for the reporting period ending May 01, 2026. Some measures may be omitted when CMS does not report a numeric rate for this facility.
Medicare claims-based measures
Typically includes short-stay outcomes, hospitalizations, and ED use from Medicare claims.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursi... (QM521) | 31.2% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency depar... (QM522) | 27.6% |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days (QM551) | N/A |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resi... (QM552) | N/A |
MDS-based measures
Resident assessment data; often used for long-stay care quality.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activit... (QM401) | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight (QM404) | 9.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in t... (QM406) | 1.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (QM407) | 0.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms (QM408) | 2.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained (QM409) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with ma... (QM410) | 3.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the p... (QM415) | 83.9% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the... (QM430) | 70.3% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic m... (QM434) | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently wo... (QM451) | 17.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnoti... (QM452) | 22.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the s... (QM454) | 92.4% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately g... (QM472) | 59.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (QM479) | 1.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder... (QM480) | 15.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicati... (QM481) | 51.5% |
Complaints & Deficiencies
Complaint History by Year
This chart shows the number of complaints filed each year.
Summary:
- 2023: 2 complaints
- 2024: 2 complaints
- 2025: 3 complaints
- Total: 7 complaints on record
Recent Complaints (Since Jan 2023)
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Dec 26, 2025 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. |
| Jun 04, 2025 | Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. |
| Feb 04, 2025 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. |
| Oct 29, 2024 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| Aug 26, 2024 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| Oct 30, 2023 | Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services. |
| Jul 11, 2023 | Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs. |
Nearby Hospitals
MULTICARE AUBURN MEDICAL CENTER
AUBURN, WA
TACOMA GENERAL ALLENMORE HOSPITAL
TACOMA, WA
VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER
RENTON, WA
CAPITAL MEDICAL CENTER
OLYMPIA, WA
MULTICARE COVINGTON MEDICAL CENTER
COVINGTON, WA
ST JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER
TACOMA, WA
PROVIDENCE ST PETER HOSPITAL
OLYMPIA, WA
HARRISON MEDICAL CENTER
SILVERDALE, WA
HIGHLINE MEDICAL CENTER
BURIEN, WA
ST FRANCIS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
FEDERAL WAY, WA
SWEDISH ISSAQUAH
ISSAQUAH, WA
ST CLARE HOSPITAL
LAKEWOOD, WA
ST ANTHONY HOSPITAL
GIG HARBOR, WA
ST ELIZABETH HOSPITAL
ENUMCLAW, WA
Madigan AMC (FT Lewis)
Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA
MARY BRIDGE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
TACOMA, WA
NAVOS - INPATIENT SERVICES
SEATTLE, WA
SOUTH SOUND BEHAVIORAL HOSPITAL
LACEY, WA
WELLFOUND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH HOSPITAL
TACOMA, WA
Owner & Operator Information
Business Entity
TACOMA REHAB, LLC
Ownership Structure
Management & Direction
- AVAMERE HEALTH SERVICES LLC ADP OF THE SNF
- AVAMERE HEALTH SERVICES LLC OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- AVAMERE SKILLED ADVISORS LLC ADP OF THE SNF
- AVAMERE SKILLED ADVISORS LLC OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- ANTHONY BROOKS ADP OF THE SNF
- ANTHONY BROOKS OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- GLEN CAVALLO MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- TONIA CLARK ADP OF THE SNF
- TONIA CLARK MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- LORIEL FANUNAL OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- LORIEL FANUNAL ADP OF THE SNF
- CODY FEAKIN ADP OF THE SNF
- CODY FEAKIN MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- KATHERINE FOWLER ADP OF THE SNF
- KATHERINE FOWLER OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- MICHELLE FUNDERBERG ADP OF THE SNF
- MICHELLE FUNDERBERG MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- KIM GAMES ADP OF THE SNF
- DAMIEN HASKINS MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- DAMIEN HASKINS ADP OF THE SNF
- KEVIN HILL ADP OF THE SNF
- KEVIN HILL MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- TODD INSKEEP ADP OF THE SNF
- TODD INSKEEP MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- MARY KOFSTAD ADP OF THE SNF
- MARY KOFSTAD MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- MARY KOFSTAD OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- JOSHUA KRETCHMAR ADP OF THE SNF
- JOSHUA KRETCHMAR OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- MARY MCKINNEY ADP OF THE SNF
- MARY MCKINNEY OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- MIDCAP FINCO LLC OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- JOLYNN MUNRO OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- JOLYNN MUNRO ADP OF THE SNF
- JOLYNN MUNRO MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- IKE OKOLI MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- STACY POIRIER ADP OF THE SNF
- STACY POIRIER OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- JUSTIN POLSON OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- JUSTIN POLSON MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- JUSTIN POLSON ADP OF THE SNF
- MICHELE POWELSON OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- MICHELE POWELSON ADP OF THE SNF
- MICHELE POWELSON MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- YOLANDA PRESLEY OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- YOLANDA PRESLEY ADP OF THE SNF
- MISTY REID OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- MISTY REID ADP OF THE SNF
- MISTY REID MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- AMANDA SANDERS MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- ANITA SCAGLIONE ADP OF THE SNF
- ANDREW SIMPSON OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- ANDREW SIMPSON ADP OF THE SNF
- ANDREW SIMPSON MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- CAROLYN STAPLES MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- CAROLYN STAPLES ADP OF THE SNF
- SHELBY STRIDER OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- SHELBY STRIDER ADP OF THE SNF
- COLBY STRUNK MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- COLBY STRUNK ADP OF THE SNF
- CARRIE VANDERZANDEN MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- CARRIE VANDERZANDEN ADP OF THE SNF
- ASHLEY WHYTE ADP OF THE SNF
Associated Doctors
Local Comparison
| Facility | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Rainier Rehabilitation | N/A | 5 |
| Tacoma Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | N/A | 5 |
| The Oaks at Lakewood | N/A | 5 |
| Heron's Key | N/A | 5 |
| Life Care Center of Port Orchard | N/A | 5 |
| Avamere Rehabilitation at Ridgemont | N/A | 4 |
| Life Care Center of South Hill | N/A | 5 |
| Puget Sound Care | N/A | 4 |
| Briarwood at Timber Ridge | N/A | 5 |
| Covenant Shores Health Center | N/A | 5 |
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Ownership Details
Complete list of registered owners, including direct and indirect ownership.
Noted Deficiencies
Detailed history of deficiencies with descriptions and correction dates.
Nursing Hours Analysis
Detailed breakdown of staffing hours per resident by role.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Skilled Nursing Care: 24/7 medical supervision and complex medical treatments
- Long-term Residential Care: Assistance with daily living activities for extended stays
- Short-term Rehabilitation: Recovery services after hospital stays or surgeries
- Memory Care: Specialized programs for residents with dementia and Alzheimer's disease
- Level of care needed (skilled nursing vs. long-term care)
- Room type (private vs. semi-private)
- Insurance coverage (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance)
- Length of stay and specific services required
For current rates and to discuss payment options, contact Avamere at Pacific Ridge directly at 2534752507. Their admissions team can help determine coverage and out-of-pocket expenses.
Environment & Cleanliness
- Overall cleanliness and odors
- Resident room conditions
- Common area maintenance
- Safety features and accessibility
Staff & Care Quality
- Staff-to-resident ratios
- How staff interact with residents
- Response time to resident needs
- Staff knowledge and professionalism
Ask to speak with current residents and their families, tour at different times of day, and review the facility's most recent inspection reports.