Best-Rated Nursing Homes in Tacoma, WA (2026)
The 10 highest-rated nursing homes in Tacoma, WA, ranked from Medicare’s star ratings, inspections and staffing, using data as of September 2026. No home paid to be on this list.
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The Oaks at Lakewood
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 05 min a day with each resident (Washington average 4 hr 22 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 5 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
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Tacoma Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 4 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 53 min a day with each resident (Washington average 4 hr 22 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. It was fined $36,446 in the last three years. Quality ratings: 5 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
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Avamere Transitional Care of Puget Sound
Medicare rates it 4 out of 5 overall, with 3 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 4 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 5 hr 10 min a day with each resident (Washington average 4 hr 22 min). Its recent inspections include 1 citation for harm or immediate jeopardy; ask the home about them. It was fined $23,319 in the last three years. Quality ratings: 5 of 5 for short-term rehab, 4 of 5 for long-term care.
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Eliseo
Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 overall, with 2 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 20 min a day with each resident (Washington average 4 hr 22 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 5 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
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Avalon Healthcare - Tacoma
Medicare rates it 2 out of 5 overall, with 2 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 2 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 25 min a day with each resident (Washington average 4 hr 22 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. It was fined $24,814 in the last three years. Quality ratings: 1 of 5 for short-term rehab, 3 of 5 for long-term care.
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Avamere at Pacific Ridge
Medicare rates it 2 out of 5 overall, with 2 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 2 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 5 hr 10 min a day with each resident (Washington average 4 hr 22 min). Its recent inspections include 1 citation for harm or immediate jeopardy; ask the home about them. It was fined $68,411 in the last three years. Quality ratings: 2 of 5 for short-term rehab, 3 of 5 for long-term care.
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Park Rose Care Center
Medicare rates it 2 out of 5 overall, with 2 for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 3 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 5 hr 08 min a day with each resident (Washington average 4 hr 22 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. It was fined $241,815 in the last three years. Quality ratings: 2 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
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Heartwood Extended Healthcare
Medicare rates it 1 out of 5 overall, with 1 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 3 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 58 min a day with each resident (Washington average 4 hr 22 min). Its recent inspections include 1 citation for harm or immediate jeopardy; ask the home about them. It was fined $351,357 in the last three years. Quality ratings: 1 of 5 for short-term rehab, 4 of 5 for long-term care.
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Alaska Gardens Health and Rehabilitation
Medicare rates it 1 out of 5 overall, with 1 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 4 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 54 min a day with each resident (Washington average 4 hr 22 min). Its recent inspections include 1 citation for harm or immediate jeopardy; ask the home about them. It was fined $170,372 in the last three years. Quality ratings: 4 of 5 for short-term rehab, 4 of 5 for long-term care.
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Birch Creek Post Acute & Rehabilitation
Medicare rates it 1 out of 5 overall, with 1 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 3 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 44 min a day with each resident (Washington average 4 hr 22 min). Its recent inspections include 2 citations for harm or immediate jeopardy; ask the home about them. It was fined $19,656 in the last three years. Quality ratings: 2 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
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How we rank. Homes are ordered by Medicare’s overall star rating. When two homes tie, the one with the better health inspection rating goes first, then staffing rating, then quality rating, then fewer serious citations, then lower fines. Homes still tied are listed alphabetically.
About nursing homes in Tacoma, WA
What is the best-rated nursing home in Tacoma, WA?
By Medicare’s ratings, The Oaks At Lakewood ranks first in Tacoma, WA, with an overall rating of 5 out of 5. Ratings are a starting point; visit and ask about anything in a home’s inspection record.
How many nursing homes are in Tacoma, WA?
10 homes in Tacoma, WA qualify for this ranking: rated by Medicare and not on its Special Focus or abuse lists. See every nursing home in Tacoma, WA, including homes not yet rated.
How is this list ranked?
By Medicare’s overall star rating, then its health inspection, staffing and quality ratings, then fewer serious citations and fines. Homes on Medicare’s Special Focus list or with its abuse icon are not included, nor are children’s facilities. Paid or sponsored listings never affect the order.
Medicare ratings can lag behind changes at a home. Always visit, ask about recent inspections, and confirm openings, insurance and care needs with each home. How we use Medicare data