NursingHomes.us
StatesRankingsCompare
NursingHomes.us

Independent nursing-home comparison using official CMS data. Not affiliated with the U.S. government.

Browse

  • All States
  • Rankings
  • Compare
  • Guides

Data

  • Nursing Home Chains
  • Inspection Codes
  • Data Sources

About

  • About Us
  • Contact
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
© 2026 NursingHomes.us. All data from CMS.gov.
HomeWashingtonBirch Creek Post Acute & Rehabilitation

Birch Creek Post Acute & Rehabilitation

5601 S Orchard Street, Tacoma, WA 984092534748421WebsiteGoogle Maps
3.7on Google(190 reviews)
1/5Much Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
3/5
Beds
124
certified
1 fine(s) totaling $30,240

How Birch Creek Post Acute & Rehabilitation Compares in Washington

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Washington. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
1/5
WA average
3.2/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
1/5
WA average
2.8/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
3/5
WA average
3.6/5
Below state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.74 hrs/day
WA average
4.37 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.65 hrs/day
WA average
0.94 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
51.7%
WA average
45.4%
Higher than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 1/5 overall CMS rating is below the Washington average of 3.2/5.
Its 1/5 health inspection rating is below the Washington average of 2.8/5.
Reported nursing time is 3.74 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 4.37.
Reported RN time is 0.65 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 0.94.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
34
deficiency citations
Inspected Mar 14, 2025
Most recent cycle
26
deficiency citations
Inspected Mar 13, 2026
The most recent cycle recorded 8 fewer deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$10,524/mo
Washington median
Private Room
$12,419/mo
Washington median
Pierce County 65+
130,317
14.2% of county
County Population
918,993
Pierce County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

Swipe tabs for staffing, quality and ownership.

Birch Creek Post Acute & Rehabilitation is a 1-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Tacoma, Washington with 124 certified beds. It has been operating since 1984. Its overall CMS rating is 1 out of 5.

Beds
124
Avg Residents/Day
115.6
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jul 1, 1984
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Pierce
Last Inspection
Mar 13, 2026
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
26
Weighted Score
196.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (75)

F0552Potential for Harm

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

Survey: May 6, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Actual Harm

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

Survey: Mar 26, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0690Actual Harm

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Survey: Mar 26, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0726Potential for Harm

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

Survey: Mar 26, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0803Potential for 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: Mar 13, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Mar 13, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0605Potential for Harm

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

Survey: Mar 13, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Mar 13, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0645Potential for Harm

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Survey: Mar 13, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
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: Mar 13, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0695Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Mar 13, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0578Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Survey: Mar 13, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0582Potential for Harm

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Survey: Mar 13, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0584Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Survey: Mar 13, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Mar 13, 2026Corrected: 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: Mar 13, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Mar 13, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0686Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Mar 13, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Mar 13, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0692Potential for Harm

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Survey: Mar 13, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0693Potential for Harm

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

Survey: Mar 13, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0697Potential for Harm

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Mar 13, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0791Potential for Harm

Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

Survey: Mar 13, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0744Potential for Harm

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

Survey: Nov 19, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Nov 19, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Aug 11, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0692Potential for Harm

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Survey: Jul 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0609Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jun 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Jun 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Mar 14, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2

+ 45 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$30,240
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
1

Penalty History

FineMar 13, 2026
$30,240

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

Nurse Aide2.14 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.96 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.65 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.74 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.32 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.05 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
51.7%
RN Turnover
38.9%
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 (6)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
WASH 6 SNF OPERATIONS HOLDINGS LLC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Feb 8, 2023
IDELS, SHIMONCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AApr 1, 2023
SCHWARTZ, STEVENCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AApr 1, 2023
GIG HARBOR SNF OPERATIONS MANAGER LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AApr 1, 2023
IDELS, SHIMONOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AApr 1, 2023
SCHWARTZ, STEVENOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AApr 1, 2023

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Birch Creek Post Acute & Rehabilitation and nearby alternatives.

All Washington facilities
Birch Creek Post Acute & Rehabilitation
Tacoma, WACurrent facility
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $30,240
Orchard Park Health Care & Rehab Center
Tacoma, WA2,640 ftAbuse flag
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $136,055
Agility Health and Rehabilitation
University Place, WA1.4 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Alaska Gardens Health and Rehabilitation
Tacoma, WA1.9 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $196,648
Park Rose Care Center
Tacoma, WA2.6 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $256,703
Avalon Healthcare - Tacoma
Tacoma, WA3.5 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $24,814
Avamere Transitional Care of Puget Sound
Tacoma, WA3.5 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: $35,875
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Birch Creek Post Acute & Rehabilitation
Tacoma, WA · Current facility
—1/51/53/5$30,240
Orchard Park Health Care & Rehab Center
Tacoma, WA
2,640 ft1/51/54/5$136,055
Agility Health and Rehabilitation
University Place, WA
1.4 mi3/53/53/5None recorded
Alaska Gardens Health and Rehabilitation
Tacoma, WA
1.9 mi1/51/53/5$196,648
Park Rose Care Center
Tacoma, WA
2.6 mi2/52/52/5$256,703
Avalon Healthcare - Tacoma
Tacoma, WA
3.5 mi1/51/54/5$24,814
Avamere Transitional Care of Puget Sound
Tacoma, WA
3.5 mi4/53/55/5$35,875

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Birch Creek Post Acute & Rehabilitation?▾
Birch Creek Post Acute & Rehabilitation has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 1/5, staffing rating of 3/5, and quality measures rating of 3/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does Birch Creek Post Acute & Rehabilitation cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Washington is $10,524/month for a semi-private room and $12,419/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Birch Creek Post Acute & Rehabilitation participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Birch Creek Post Acute & Rehabilitation had any health inspection violations?▾
Birch Creek Post Acute & Rehabilitation had 26 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Mar 13, 2026). The current CMS dataset records 1 fine(s) totaling $30,240.
What are the staffing levels at Birch Creek Post Acute & Rehabilitation?▾
Birch Creek Post Acute & Rehabilitation provides 3.74 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.65 RN hours, 0.96 LPN hours, and 2.14 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 51.7%.
How many beds does Birch Creek Post Acute & Rehabilitation have?▾
Birch Creek Post Acute & Rehabilitation has 124 certified beds with an average of 115.6 residents per day, resulting in approximately 93% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Limited Liability company owned and is part of the Hill Valley Healthcare chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Birch Creek Post Acute & Rehabilitation?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Washington, including 5 in Tacoma. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Birch Creek Post Acute & Rehabilitation?▾
On Google Maps, Birch Creek Post Acute & Rehabilitation has a rating of 3.7 out of 5 based on 190 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 1/5.

Part of Hill Valley Healthcare

This chain operates 43 facilities. View all →