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AVAMERE TRANSITIONAL CARE OF PUGET SOUND

TACOMA, WA · Medicare-certified · 60 beds

Needs attention
For-profitChain member
Data as of September 1, 2026
4 of 5 overall

Avamere Transitional Care of Puget Sound in Tacoma has a 4-star overall rating, with strong staffing (5 stars and 5.17 hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 benchmark) and quality measures (4 stars). The main caution is a recent federal penalty and $23,319 in fines, along with a 3-star health inspection rating and citations related to pressure ulcers, medication storage/labeling, and assistance with daily living.

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Facility ratings

Health inspections

Staffing

5.1654 hrs/resident/day

Quality measures

Last inspection: March 19, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $23,319recent federal penalty

Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 5.1654.

Staffing detail

Registered nurses
1.87
Licensed practical nurses
0.72
Nurse aides
2.57
Weekend nursing
4.35

Hours per resident per day.

Total staff turnover: 34%
Registered nurse turnover: 38%

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

—0%—

Residents with a fall causing major injury

—0%—

Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)

—20.7%—

Residents with a urinary tract infection

—3.6%—

Residents who lost too much weight

—14.3%—

Residents who were physically restrained

—0%—

Residents needing more help with daily activities

—24%—

Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication

—0%—

Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic

0.3%0.8%Worsening

Residents with a long-term catheter

—0%—

Residents with new or worsening incontinence

—41.5%—

Residents with depressive symptoms

—0%—

Positive outcomes

Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).

Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine

—100%—

Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine

—98%—

Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine

96.8%98%Improving

What the inspectors found

The nursing home failed to provide proper pressure ulcer care and failed to prevent new pressure sores from developing. Cited March 2026 — isolated incident, actual harm.

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F-Tag 686 — 42 CFR §483.25(b) — S/S: G

The home failed to properly label and securely store medications and biologicals. Cited November 2025 — 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 provide needed care and help with daily activities for residents who could not do them on their own. Cited November 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 677 — 42 CFR §483.24(a)(2) — S/S: E

The home failed to provide enough nursing staff each day and ensure a licensed nurse was in charge on every shift. Cited November 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 725 — 42 CFR §483.35 — S/S: E

The nursing home failed to make sure each resident got an accurate assessment of their needs and condition. Cited July 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 641 — 42 CFR §483.20(g) — S/S: E

Recent history

  1. PENALTY

    A federal fine of $23,319 was recorded.

  2. PENALTY

    A federal fine of $35,875 was recorded.

  3. STAFFING

    Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.

  4. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.

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  5. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 11 health deficiencies.

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  6. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.

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Penalties & enforcement

On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $23,319 in total fines.

  • Federal fine

    Mar 19, 2026

    $23,319

Operator & ownership

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Chain
Part of AVAMERE · 27 homes · 3 stars avg
Occupancy
53.9 residents on an average day (90% of 60 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 9 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.