About Birch Creek Post Acute and Rehabilitation
Birch Creek Post Acute And Rehabilitation, located in TACOMA, WA, is a for-profit organization that accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
Why Families Choose Birch Creek Post Acute and Rehabilitation
Key Performance Indicators
- CMS Overall Rating 2 Stars
- Nursing Hours 3.69 hrs
- Safety Record Clean
Chain Affiliations & Network
This facility is part of the HILL VALLEY HEALTHCARE network. This chain operates 44 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).
Below Average Staffing
Birch Creek Post Acute and Rehabilitation provides less care hours than the state average and less than the national average.
Registered Nurses (RN)
Licensed Practical Nurses
Certified Assistants
CMS Quality Ratings
| Category | Rating | Stars |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 2 |
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| Health Inspection | 2 |
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| Quality Measures | 4 |
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| Staffing | 3 |
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Health Inspection History
| Inspection Cycle | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (Most Recent) | 164 | Mar 13, 2026 |
| Weighted Average | 172 | 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) | 26.7% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency depar... (QM522) | 17.5% |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days (QM551) | 1.1% |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resi... (QM552) | 1.5% |
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) | 14.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight (QM404) | 12.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in t... (QM406) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (QM407) | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms (QM408) | 11.6% |
| 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) | 3.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the p... (QM415) | 87.7% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the... (QM430) | 73.6% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic m... (QM434) | 0.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently wo... (QM451) | 15.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnoti... (QM452) | 9.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the s... (QM454) | 75.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately g... (QM472) | 57.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (QM479) | 3.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder... (QM480) | 24.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicati... (QM481) | 6.6% |
Complaints & Deficiencies
Complaint History by Year
This chart shows the number of complaints filed each year.
Summary:
- 2024: 8 complaints
- 2025: 6 complaints
- 2026: 3 complaints
- Total: 17 complaints on record
Recent Complaints (Since Jan 2023)
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Apr 21, 2026 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| Apr 21, 2026 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. |
| Apr 21, 2026 | 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. |
| Dec 22, 2025 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. |
| Dec 22, 2025 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. |
| Aug 29, 2025 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. |
| Aug 25, 2025 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| Aug 12, 2025 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. |
| Aug 12, 2025 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. |
| Dec 10, 2024 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. |
| Nov 06, 2024 | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. |
| Aug 06, 2024 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. |
| Aug 06, 2024 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. |
| Aug 06, 2024 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. |
| Aug 06, 2024 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. |
| Apr 30, 2024 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. |
| Apr 30, 2024 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. |
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Owner & Operator Information
Business Entity
TACOMA SNF OPERATIONS LLC
Ownership Structure
- WASH 6 SNF OPERATIONS HOLDINGS LLC Direct: 100%
Management & Direction
- GIG HARBOR SNF OPERATIONS MANAGER LLC OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- SHIMON IDELS CORPORATE OFFICER
- SHIMON IDELS OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- STEVEN SCHWARTZ CORPORATE OFFICER
- STEVEN SCHWARTZ OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
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 |
| Caroline Kline Galland Home | N/A | 4 |
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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 Birch Creek Post Acute and Rehabilitation directly at 2534748421. 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.