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HomeWashingtonAvamere Transitional Care of Puget Sound

Avamere Transitional Care of Puget Sound

630 South Pearl Street, Tacoma, WA 984652536717300
5/5Much Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
60
certified

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 5/5 stars (above average)

• Has 60 certified beds with an average of 52.7 residents per day (88% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 13 deficiencies (inspected Nov 25, 2025)

• No fines on record

• Total nursing staff: 4.92 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 32.4%

• Part of the Avamere chain (33 facilities)

Avamere Transitional Care of Puget Sound is a 5-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Tacoma, Washington with 60 certified beds. It has been operating since 2017. The facility scored above average compared to Washington facilities.

Beds
60
Avg Residents/Day
52.7
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Mar 27, 2017
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Pierce
Last Inspection
Nov 25, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
13
Weighted Score
75.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (44)

F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Sep 15, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0808Potential for Harm

Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.

Survey: Mar 13, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0561Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Survey: Nov 25, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Nov 25, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Nov 25, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Nov 25, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: Nov 25, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0725Potential for Harm

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Survey: Nov 25, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0756Potential for Harm

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Survey: Nov 25, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0757Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Survey: Nov 25, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0761Potential for Harm

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Survey: Nov 25, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0803Minimal Harm

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

Survey: Nov 25, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Nov 25, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Jul 31, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Jul 31, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Jul 31, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Jul 31, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Jul 31, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0757Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Survey: Jul 31, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0761Potential for Harm

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Survey: Jul 31, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jul 31, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0882Potential for Harm

Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

Survey: Jul 31, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0887Potential for Harm

Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

Survey: Jul 31, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0686Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: Apr 12, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0623Potential for Harm

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Survey: Aug 18, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0625Potential for Harm

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

Survey: Aug 18, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Aug 18, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0645Potential for Harm

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Survey: Aug 18, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0655Potential for Harm

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Survey: Aug 18, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Aug 18, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3

+ 14 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.64 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.72 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN1.57 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing4.92 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total4.33 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.26 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
32.4%
RN Turnover
27.8%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (9)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
ARISO LLC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Jan 1, 2007
ARI OPERATIONS, LLC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AJan 1, 2006
AVAMERE GROUP LLC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AJan 1, 2006
MILLER, KARL5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AOct 16, 2014
AVAMERE HEALTH SERVICES LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJan 1, 2006
KOFSTAD, MARYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AFeb 13, 2024
SIMPSON, ANDREWCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJun 1, 2024
SCHMITZ, BRADLEYCONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/ASep 1, 2023
OKOLI, IKEW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AMar 1, 2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Avamere Transitional Care of Puget Sound?▾
Avamere Transitional Care of Puget Sound has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4/5, staffing rating of 5/5, and quality measures rating of 4/5. This facility is rated above average.
Has Avamere Transitional Care of Puget Sound had any health inspection violations?▾
Avamere Transitional Care of Puget Sound had 13 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Nov 25, 2025). The facility has no fines on record.
What are the staffing levels at Avamere Transitional Care of Puget Sound?▾
Avamere Transitional Care of Puget Sound provides 4.92 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 1.57 RN hours, 0.72 LPN hours, and 2.64 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 32.4%.
How many beds does Avamere Transitional Care of Puget Sound have?▾
Avamere Transitional Care of Puget Sound has 60 certified beds with an average of 52.7 residents per day, resulting in approximately 88% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Limited Liability company owned and is part of the Avamere chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Avamere Transitional Care of Puget Sound?▾
Yes, there are 10 other nursing homes in Tacoma, Washington with an average rating of 2.5/5. You can compare all facilities on the Tacoma nursing homes page.

Part of Avamere

This chain operates 33 facilities. View all →