AVAMERE TRANSITIONAL CARE OF PUGET SOUND — Nursing Home in TACOMA, WA
CMS Five-Star Rating
Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Facility Overview
| Certified Beds | 60 |
|---|---|
| Average Residents/Day | 54.6 |
| CMS Certification Number | 505529 |
Staffing Levels
Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)
| Total Nurse Staffing | 5.10 HPRD |
|---|---|
| RN Staffing | 1.43 HPRD |
Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies
AVAMERE TRANSITIONAL CARE OF PUGET SOUND had 2 health inspection deficiencies on its most recent inspection (March 19, 2026), including 1 classified as severe.
Inspection Findings — March 19, 2026
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Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. (Level D)Corrected — April 13, 2026
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Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. (Level G)Corrected — April 13, 2026
Avamere Transitional Care of Puget Sound is a 60-bed nursing home in Tacoma, Washington. It holds a 4-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 5.1 hours per resident day, above the Washington average of 4.4. Its most recent inspection, in March 2026, cited 2 deficiencies, one of them severe.
A clear strength is that nurse staffing is stronger than typical for the state, which can support more attentive day‑to‑day care. However, the facility had a recent inspection with two deficiencies, including a serious one—it would be reasonable to ask what specific corrective actions were taken to fix assessment and care‑planning problems and to prevent/manage pressure ulcers and ensure timely reporting and assistance with daily needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is AVAMERE TRANSITIONAL CARE OF PUGET SOUND Medicare and Medicaid certified?
AVAMERE TRANSITIONAL CARE OF PUGET SOUND is Medicare certified and Medicaid certified according to CMS data.
What is AVAMERE TRANSITIONAL CARE OF PUGET SOUND's CMS star rating?
AVAMERE TRANSITIONAL CARE OF PUGET SOUND has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
How is staffing at AVAMERE TRANSITIONAL CARE OF PUGET SOUND?
AVAMERE TRANSITIONAL CARE OF PUGET SOUND reports 5.10213 total nurse hours per resident day.
Has AVAMERE TRANSITIONAL CARE OF PUGET SOUND had health inspection deficiencies?
On its most recent inspection, AVAMERE TRANSITIONAL CARE OF PUGET SOUND had 2 total deficiencies, including 1 classified as severe.
How many beds does AVAMERE TRANSITIONAL CARE OF PUGET SOUND have?
AVAMERE TRANSITIONAL CARE OF PUGET SOUND has 60 certified beds.
Nearby Nursing Homes
- ELISEO — 4/5 — 0.5 mi
- PARK ROSE CARE CENTER — 2/5 — 1.6 mi
- COTTESMORE OF LIFE CARE — 3/5 — 2.8 mi
- ORCHARD PARK HEALTH CARE & REHAB CENTER — 2/5 — 3.0 mi
- AGILITY HEALTH AND REHABILITATION — 4/5 — 3.4 mi
- BIRCH CREEK POST ACUTE & REHABILITATION — 3/5 — 3.5 mi
Data Source
This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.
CMS Provider Information updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Survey Summary updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Health Deficiencies updated May 1, 2026.
CareQED last updated June 22, 2026.