The Oaks At Lakewood
Tacoma, WA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 505347) · 80 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (253) 581-9002 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
The Oaks At Lakewood in Tacoma, WA holds a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Washington state average of 3.21 stars. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
The Oaks At Lakewood reports total nurse staffing of about 4.08 hours per resident per day, including 0.53 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 28.6% and a CMS staffing rating of 4 stars.
The Oaks At Lakewood has no federal fines on record and no payment denials according to CMS data. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
The Oaks At Lakewood is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Tacoma, Washington (Pierce County), with 80 certified beds and an average of 71.3 residents. The facility is operated as a for-profit limited liability company and has been certified since July 1989.
According to CMS Care Compare, The Oaks At Lakewood holds an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Washington state average of 3.21. Its component ratings are: health inspection, 5 stars; quality measures, 5 stars; and staffing, 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of 4.08 hours per resident per day, including 0.53 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 28.6%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials for this facility.
The Oaks At Lakewood is part of The Ensign Group, a chain that operates 342 facilities nationally with an average rating across the chain of 3.2 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to review the current inspection record and quality details directly on Care Compare for the most up-to-date information.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The Oaks At Lakewood has a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Washington state average of 3.21.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 4.08 hours per resident per day, including 0.53 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing turnover rate of 28.6% and a staffing rating of 4 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, the data provided does not show an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 80 certified beds and an average daily population of 71.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit limited liability company and is part of The Ensign Group, a chain of 342 facilities with an average rating of 3.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since July 26, 1989.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 5, 5, 4, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; please contact the facility at (253) 581-9002 or check the Medicare Care Compare listing to confirm.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; please contact the facility at (253) 581-9002 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/505347?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.