Avamere Transitional Care Of Puget Sound
Tacoma, WA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 505529) · 60 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 1 totaling $23,319
Phone: (253) 671-7300 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Avamere Transitional Care Of Puget Sound holds a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Washington state average of about 3.2. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Avamere Transitional Care Of Puget Sound reports total nurse staffing of about 5.17 hours per resident per day, including 1.87 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 34.3%.
Avamere Transitional Care Of Puget Sound has 1 federal fine on record totaling $23,319.00, with 0 payment denials reported by CMS. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of the Special Focus program.
About this facility
Avamere Transitional Care Of Puget Sound is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home located in Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington. The facility is certified for 60 beds and reported an average of 53.9 residents. It is operated as a for-profit Limited Liability Company and has been federally certified since March 27, 2017. There has been no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Washington state average of 3.21. The health inspection rating is 3 stars, the quality measure (QM) rating is 4 stars, and the staffing rating is 5 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of 5.17, including 1.87 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 34.3%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $23,319.00 for this facility. There have been 0 payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed as part of the Special Focus program.
This facility is part of the Avamere chain, which operates 27 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 3.0 stars across the chain, meaning this location rates above its chain average.
Data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare; families should confirm current details directly with the facility or via the Care Compare website, as ratings and figures may be updated periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Washington state average of 3.21.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 5.17 hours per resident per day, including 1.87 RN hours, with a 5-star staffing rating; nursing turnover is 34.3%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $23,319.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility and it is not in the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 60 beds with an average of 53.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit LLC and part of the Avamere chain, which includes 27 facilities nationally averaging 3.0 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since March 27, 2017.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures separately; this facility scores 4, 3, 5, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 2536717300 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 2536717300 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can check the latest data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/505529?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.