The nursing home failed to ensure residents were free from significant medication errors. Cited April 2026 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 760 — 42 CFR §483.45(f)(2) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
AVAMERE AT PACIFIC RIDGE
TACOMA, WA · Medicare-certified · 102 beds
Needs attention
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
2 of 5 overall
AVAMERE AT PACIFIC RIDGE (Tacoma, WA) has an overall 2 out of 5 stars, with 2-star health inspection and quality ratings, but 4-star staffing; reported nurse staffing is 5.16 hours per resident day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark. It also had $57,783 in fines in the last 24 months and a recent federal penalty, with recent inspection concerns including medication errors, feeding-tube care, and accident hazards.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
5.1587 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: April 24, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $57,783recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 5.1587.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.75
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.94
- Nurse aides
- 3.46
- Weekend nursing
- 4.57
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 36%
Registered nurse turnover: 46%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
51.4%46.2%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
4%2.1%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
2%8.5%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
2%4.4%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
14%15.4%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
14.4%11%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
26%29.8%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
2%0%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
3.5%0%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
10.7%9.3%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
6.4%13.6%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—92.4%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
80%91.7%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—59%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
71.7%85.3%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to make sure feeding tubes were used only when medically needed and that residents with feeding tubes received proper care. Cited January 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 693 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited October 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
The home failed to properly label and securely store medications and biologicals. Cited April 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 761 — 42 CFR §483.45(g) — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to properly screen residents for mental health or intellectual disability needs before or during admission. Cited March 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 645 — 42 CFR §483.20 — S/S: F
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 21 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 27 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $22,432 was recorded.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $27,073 was recorded.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $8,278 was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 3 fines · $57,783 in total fines.
- $22,432
Federal fine
Jan 17, 2025
- $27,073
Federal fine
Oct 4, 2024
- $8,278
Federal fine
Jul 19, 2024
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of AVAMERE · 28 homes · 3.1 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 65.4 residents on an average day (64% of 102 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident & family councils
- Medicare history
- Certified for 44 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.