For-Profit Medicare Medicaid

HEARTWOOD EXTENDED HEALTHCARE

1649 EAST 72ND, Tacoma, WA 98404

1.0 CMS Rating
For profit - Individual
120 Certified Beds
54 Safety Score

Based on 2026 CMS Data

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Care Quality Indicators

Pressure Ulcers (High Risk) 10.1%

Lower is better

Antipsychotic Medication Use 12.29%

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Falls with Major Injury 0.38%

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Short-Stay Rehospitalized 22.19%

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How HEARTWOOD EXTENDED HEALTHCARE Compares

HEARTWOOD EXTENDED HEALTHCARE is a 120-bed for-profit nursing facility in Tacoma, Washington. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Washington average of 3.3 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 1 star. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (10.1%) is above the Washington average of 4.5% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 120 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 76% occupied.

Among the 11 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Tacoma, 3 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 2.5 stars.

By the numbers vs. Washington average

  • Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 12.3% — better than the Washington average of 15.2%.
  • Falls with major injury: 0.4% — better than the Washington average of 2.7% (86% lower).
  • High-risk pressure ulcers: 10.1% — worse than the Washington average of 4.5% (126% higher).
  • Short-stay rehospitalization: 22.2% — worse than the Washington average of 20.2%.

Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated May 4, 2026) measured against Washington averages across 194 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

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.

Facility Details

CMS Provider ID 505326
County Pierce
Total Beds 120
Occupied Beds 91
Occupancy Rate 76%
Ownership For profit - Individual

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Location

1649 EAST 72ND, Tacoma, WA 98404

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All facility information, ratings, and quality metrics displayed on this page are sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Provider Data Catalog. Data was last updated: May 4, 2026.

ElderVoice does not endorse, recommend, or guarantee any nursing home facility. The Safety Score is a proprietary calculation based on publicly available CMS data and is provided for informational purposes only. It should not be the sole factor in your care decisions.

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