About Avamere Transitional Care of Puget Sound
Avamere Transitional Care Of Puget Sound, located in TACOMA, WA, is a for-profit organization that accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
Why Families Choose Avamere Transitional Care of Puget Sound
- High Quality Care: With a 4-star CMS rating, this facility demonstrates high standards.
- More Nursing Time: Staff spends 4.92 hours per resident daily (National Avg: 3.87).
Key Performance Indicators
- CMS Overall Rating 4 Stars
- Nursing Hours 4.92 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 Transitional Care of Puget Sound 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 | 4 |
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| Health Inspection | 3 |
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| Quality Measures | 4 |
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| Staffing | 5 |
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Health Inspection History
| Inspection Cycle | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (Most Recent) | 88 | Nov 25, 2025 |
| Weighted Average | 90 | Combined Score |
Detailed Quality Measures
Rates are from CMS quality measures (claims-based and MDS-based) for the reporting period ending Jun 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) | 23.6% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency depar... (QM522) | 13.3% |
| 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) | 22.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight (QM404) | 13.3% |
| 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) | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms (QM408) | 0.0% |
| 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) | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the p... (QM415) | 100.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the... (QM430) | 96.6% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic m... (QM434) | 0.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently wo... (QM451) | N/A |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnoti... (QM452) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the s... (QM454) | N/A |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately g... (QM472) | 98.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (QM479) | 18.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder... (QM480) | 49.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicati... (QM481) | 4.8% |
Complaints & Deficiencies
Complaint History by Year
This chart shows the number of complaints filed each year.
Summary:
- 2023: 2 complaints
- 2025: 2 complaints
- 2026: 2 complaints
- Total: 6 complaints on record
Recent Complaints (Since Jan 2023)
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2026 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. |
| Apr 13, 2026 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. |
| Oct 01, 2025 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. |
| Mar 07, 2025 | Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law. |
| Sep 28, 2023 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. |
| Sep 28, 2023 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. |
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ST FRANCIS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
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Owner & Operator Information
Business Entity
GEORGIAN 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 OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- AVAMERE SKILLED ADVISORS LLC ADP OF THE SNF
- GLEN CAVALLO MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- JULIE DAVIS ADP OF THE SNF
- LORIEL FANUNAL OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- LORIEL FANUNAL ADP OF THE SNF
- CODY FEAKIN MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- CODY FEAKIN ADP OF THE SNF
- CODY FEAKIN OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- TONYA FISHER OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- 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
- ROBERTO GARCIA MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- ROBERTO GARCIA OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- ROBERTO GARCIA ADP OF THE SNF
- TODD INSKEEP ADP OF THE SNF
- TODD INSKEEP MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- CATHERINE JOHNSON OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- CATHERINE JOHNSON ADP OF THE SNF
- MARY KOFSTAD ADP OF THE SNF
- MARY KOFSTAD OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- MARY KOFSTAD MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- MIDCAP FINCO LLC OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- IKE OKOLI ADP OF THE SNF
- IKE OKOLI OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- YOLANDA PRESLEY ADP OF THE SNF
- YOLANDA PRESLEY OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- MISTY REID OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- MISTY REID ADP OF THE SNF
- MISTY REID MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- GLEN RODERICK OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- GLEN RODERICK ADP OF THE SNF
- BRADLEY SCHMITZ ADP OF THE SNF
- BRADLEY SCHMITZ OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- ANDREW SIMPSON OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- SNAPMEDTECH INC. ADP OF THE SNF
- CAROLYN STAPLES MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- CAROLYN STAPLES ADP OF THE SNF
- COLBY STRUNK MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- COLBY STRUNK ADP OF THE SNF
- CINDY THRONE ADP OF THE SNF
- CARRIE VANDERZANDEN MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
- CARRIE VANDERZANDEN ADP OF THE SNF
- SHERRIE WAGNER 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 South Hill | N/A | 5 |
| Puget Sound Care | N/A | 4 |
| Avamere Rehabilitation at Ridgemont | N/A | 4 |
| Briarwood at Timber Ridge | N/A | 5 |
| Covenant Shores Health Center | N/A | 5 |
| Regency Olympia Rehabilitation and Nursing 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 Transitional Care of Puget Sound directly at 2536717300. 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.