AVAMERE TRANSITIONAL CARE OF PUGET SOUND
630 SOUTH PEARL STREET, Tacoma, WA 98465
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How AVAMERE TRANSITIONAL CARE OF PUGET SOUND Compares
AVAMERE TRANSITIONAL CARE OF PUGET SOUND is a 60-bed for-profit nursing facility in Tacoma, Washington. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Washington average of 3.3 stars. Its strongest area is staffing, rated 5 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (18.0%) is above the Washington average of 4.5% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 60 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 89% occupied.
Among the 11 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Tacoma, 2 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 2.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. Washington average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 4.8% — better than the Washington average of 15.2% (69% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 3.2% — worse than the Washington average of 2.7%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 18.0% — worse than the Washington average of 4.5% (303% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 23.6% — worse than the Washington average of 20.2%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Washington averages across 194 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask AVAMERE TRANSITIONAL CARE OF PUGET SOUND
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing AVAMERE TRANSITIONAL CARE OF PUGET SOUND with other nursing homes in Tacoma.
What keeps AVAMERE TRANSITIONAL CARE OF PUGET SOUND's staffing levels rating strong?
This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help AVAMERE TRANSITIONAL CARE OF PUGET SOUND keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 4.8% here versus 15.2% across Washington. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is AVAMERE TRANSITIONAL CARE OF PUGET SOUND doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 3.2% here versus 2.7% across Washington. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at AVAMERE TRANSITIONAL CARE OF PUGET SOUND?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains AVAMERE TRANSITIONAL CARE OF PUGET SOUND's rating advantage in Tacoma?
Its 4-star overall rating is above the local average of 2.5 stars across 11 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at AVAMERE TRANSITIONAL CARE OF PUGET SOUND?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Tacoma
Tacoma sits in Pierce County, where adults 65 and older make up about 13.8% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Washington as a whole (15.4% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 122,692 (13.8%)
- Median age
- 36.2 years
- Median household income
- $76,438
- Median home value
- $336,600
Demographics for Pierce County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Tacoma.
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