Nursing homes in Pierce County, Washington
CMS data lists 21 certified nursing homes across 5 cities in Pierce County. Compare their CMS overall ratings, inspection records, federal penalties, and staffing signals below.
At a glance
- Certified nursing homes
- 21
- across 5 cities
- Average CMS overall
- 2.9
- Washington avg 3.29
- 1-star overall (CMS)
- 5
- CMS abuse icon shown
- 1
- Federal penalty records
- $1,456,224
- Payment denial records
- 4
- Higher-severity citations
- 46
Rating and geographic landscape
How CMS ratings and facilities are distributed across Pierce County.
CMS overall rating distribution
How these facilities spread across the CMS five-star overall rating.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17
Nursing homes by city in Pierce County
The cities holding the largest share of Pierce County nursing homes.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17
Facilities in Pierce County
Open in search →Search, filter, and sort the 21 nursing homes in Pierce County. Calculated from CMS records included in this dataset.
| Facility | Location | CMS overall | CMS abuse icon | Federal penalty records |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Gardens Health and Rehabilitation CCN 505483 | Tacoma, WA | CMS overall rating: 1 out of 51 | Not shown | $196,648 |
| Avamere at Pacific Ridge CCN 505264 | Tacoma, WA | CMS overall rating: 1 out of 51 | Not shown | $57,783 |
| Linden Grove Health Care Center CCN 505485 | Puyallup, WA | CMS overall rating: 1 out of 51 | Not shown | $202,129 |
| Orchard Park Health Care & Rehab Center CCN 505093 | Tacoma, WA | CMS overall rating: 1 out of 51 | Not shown | $154,724 |
| Park Rose Care Center CCN 505239 | Tacoma, WA | CMS overall rating: 1 out of 51 | Not shown | $256,703 |
| Avalon Healthcare - Tacoma CCN 505183 | Tacoma, WA | CMS overall rating: 2 out of 52 | Not shown | $38,175 |
| Birch Creek Post Acute & Rehabilitation CCN 505289 | Tacoma, WA | CMS overall rating: 2 out of 52 | Not shown | None in data |
| Gig Harbor Health and Rehabilitation CCN 505436 | Gig Harbor, WA | CMS overall rating: 2 out of 52 | Shown | $134,478 |
| Heartwood Extended Healthcare CCN 505326 | Tacoma, WA | CMS overall rating: 2 out of 52 | Not shown | $293,221 |
| Puyallup Nursing and Rehabilitation Center CCN 505211 | Puyallup, WA | CMS overall rating: 2 out of 52 | Not shown | $7,443 |
| Agility Health and Rehabilitation CCN 505473 | University Place, WA | CMS overall rating: 3 out of 53 | Not shown | None in data |
| Eliseo CCN 505435 | Tacoma, WA | CMS overall rating: 3 out of 53 | Not shown | None in data |
| Life Care Center of Puyallup CCN 505324 | Puyallup, WA | CMS overall rating: 3 out of 53 | Not shown | None in data |
| Avamere Transitional Care of Puget Sound CCN 505529 | Tacoma, WA | CMS overall rating: 4 out of 54 | Not shown | None in data |
| Cottesmore of Life Care CCN 505499 | Gig Harbor, WA | CMS overall rating: 4 out of 54 | Not shown | $35,713 |
| Washington Soldiers Home CCN 505516 | Orting, WA | CMS overall rating: 4 out of 54 | Not shown | $10,358 |
| Heron's Key CCN 505531 | Gig Harbor, WA | CMS overall rating: 5 out of 55 | Not shown | $15,015 |
| Life Care Center of South Hill CCN 505526 | Puyallup, WA | CMS overall rating: 5 out of 55 | Not shown | $17,388 |
| Rainier Rehabilitation CCN 505304 | Puyallup, WA | CMS overall rating: 5 out of 55 | Not shown | None in data |
| Tacoma Nursing and Rehabilitation Center CCN 505154 | Tacoma, WA | CMS overall rating: 5 out of 55 | Not shown | $36,446 |
| The Oaks at Lakewood CCN 505347 | Tacoma, WA | CMS overall rating: 5 out of 55 | Not shown | None in data |
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Frequently asked questions
How many nursing homes are in Pierce County, Washington?
This dataset includes 21 CMS-certified nursing homes in Pierce County, Washington, from the official CMS Provider Information file, across 5 cities. Of these, 5 have a 1-star CMS overall rating and 1 currently shows the CMS abuse icon.
What is the average CMS rating in Pierce County?
The average CMS overall star rating across the 21 nursing homes in Pierce County is 2.9, compared with a Washington average of 3.29. Averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about any individual facility.
How can I compare nursing homes in Pierce County?
Use the table on this page or the search filters to compare facilities on the same CMS fields — CMS overall rating, federal penalty records, payment denials, and the CMS abuse icon. See the guide on how to compare nursing homes.
How do I verify a nursing home in Pierce County with official sources?
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