Alaska Gardens Health And Rehabilitation
Tacoma, WA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 505483) · 123 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 2 totaling $170,372
Phone: (253) 476-5300 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS gives Alaska Gardens Health And Rehabilitation an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Washington state average of 3.21. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
Alaska Gardens Health And Rehabilitation reports total nurse staffing of about 3.9 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.56 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 50.0%.
Alaska Gardens Health And Rehabilitation has 2 federal fines on record totaling $170,372.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility in the provided data.
About this facility
Alaska Gardens Health And Rehabilitation is a for-profit (individual owner) nursing home in Tacoma, Washington, certified for 123 beds with an average daily census of about 110.3 residents. The facility has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since August 26, 1993 and accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
Per CMS Care Compare data, the facility's overall star rating is 1 out of 5, which is below the Washington state average of 3.21. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 1 out of 5, quality measure (QM) rating of 4 out of 5, and staffing rating of 3 out of 5.
Nurse staffing levels average 3.89654 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.56282 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 50.0%.
On penalties: CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $170,372.00, and 0 payment denials on record for this facility.
Alaska Gardens Health And Rehabilitation is part of the Evergreen Healthcare Group chain, which operates 44 facilities with an average chain rating of 2.5 out of 5. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, according to CMS records.
Families should review the full inspection record directly on Medicare Care Compare for further detail on survey findings and quality measures. Data reflects CMS Care Compare records as provided.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The overall rating is 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Washington state average of 3.21.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.89654 hours per resident per day, including 0.56282 RN hours per resident per day, with nursing turnover at 50.0% and a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $170,372.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 123 beds with an average daily population of about 110.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit individual owner and is part of the Evergreen Healthcare Group chain, which operates 44 facilities with an average rating of 2.5 out of 5.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since August 26, 1993.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM); this facility scores 1, 1, 3, and 4 out of 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 2534765300 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not include tour details; contact the facility at 2534765300 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/505483?state=WA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.