Nursing homes in Tacoma, WA
According to the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Nursing Home Compare program, Tacoma has 11 of the 14,703 certified U.S. nursing homes, averaging 2.5 of 5 CMS stars in March 2026, below the 3.2-star Washington average. Methodology.
- 11
- Certified homes
- 2.5 ★
- Well below average for WA · Washington 3.2
- 3
- Five-star homes
- 1,313
- Certified beds
All 11 nursing homes in Tacoma, ranked
| # | Facility | Overall rating | Beds | Fines (3-yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Avamere Transitional Care of Puget Sound | 60 | None | |
| 2 | The Oaks at Lakewood | 80 | None | |
| 3 | Tacoma Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | 150 | $36K | |
| 4 | Eliseo | 187 | None | |
| 5 | Birch Creek Post Acute & Rehabilitation | 124 | None | |
| 6 | Park Rose Care Center | 139 | $257K | |
| 7 | Avalon Healthcare - Tacoma | 81 | None | |
| 8 | Avamere at Pacific Ridge | 102 | $58K | |
| 9 | Orchard Park Health Care & Rehab Center | 147 | $101K | |
| 10 | Alaska Gardens Health and Rehabilitation | 123 | $197K | |
| 11 | Heartwood Extended Healthcare | 120 | $293K |
Ratings in Tacoma are best read against Washington and national peers: CMS force-curves the overall star within each state. See the full Washington directory or the national best-rated ranking.
Before you choose a nursing home in Tacoma
A star rating is a starting point, not the whole story. These guides explain what drives the numbers:
This page is for general information and comparison only and is not medical advice. CMS ratings measure relative performance, not absolute safety; confirm a facility's current status with the home and your physician or your state survey agency before making a decision.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Nursing Home Compare 5-Star Quality Rating, Tacoma, WA · 2024 Star ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. Updated quarterly by CMS.
