Best nursing homes in Pierce County, WA
There are 21 nursing homes in Pierce County, Washington certified by Medicare. Of the 21 with a CMS star rating, the average is 2.8 stars, compared with 3.3 statewide.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Nursing Homes in Pierce County, WA, ranked
Sorted by CMS star rating. Facilities without a rating are listed last.
1.Cottesmore of Life Care
2909 14th Avenue Northwest, Gig Harbor, WA 98335
For-profit · 108 beds · Part of Life Care Centers of America
★★★★★5Much above average- ★★★★★5Much above average
3.Life Care Center of South Hill
2508 7th St Southeast, Puyallup, WA 98374
For-profit · 100 beds · Part of Life Care Centers of America
- CMS high performer
★★★★★5Much above average4.Rainier Rehabilitation
920 12th Avenue Southeast, Puyallup, WA 98372
For-profit · 117 beds · Part of The Ensign Group
- CMS high performer
★★★★★5Much above average5.Tacoma Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
2102 South 96th Street, Tacoma, WA 98444
For-profit · 150 beds
- CMS high performer
★★★★★5Much above average6.The Oaks at Lakewood
11411 Bridgeport Way, Tacoma, WA 98499
For-profit · 80 beds · Part of The Ensign Group
- CMS high performer
★★★★★5Much above average7.Avamere Transitional Care of Puget Sound
630 South Pearl Street, Tacoma, WA 98465
For-profit · 60 beds · Part of Avamere
★★★★★4Above average8.Agility Health and Rehabilitation
5520 Bridgeport Way West, University Place, WA 98467
For-profit · 120 beds · Part of Vertical Health Services
★★★★★3Average- ★★★★★3Average
- ★★★★★3Average
11.Avalon Healthcare - Tacoma
7411 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98408
For-profit · 81 beds · Part of Avalon Health Care
★★★★★2Below average12.Avamere at Pacific Ridge
3625 East B Street, Tacoma, WA 98404
For-profit · 102 beds · Part of Avamere
★★★★★2Below average13.Gig Harbor Health and Rehabilitation
3309 45th Street Court Northwest, Gig Harbor, WA 98335
For-profit · 120 beds · Part of Hill Valley Healthcare
- Abuse citation
★★★★★2Below average14.Life Care Center of Puyallup
511 10th Avenue Southeast, Puyallup, WA 98372
For-profit · 102 beds · Part of Life Care Centers of America
★★★★★2Below average15.Park Rose Care Center
3919 South 19th Street, Tacoma, WA 98405
For-profit · 139 beds · Part of Regency Pacific Management
★★★★★2Below average16.Alaska Gardens Health and Rehabilitation
6220 South Alaska Street, Tacoma, WA 98408
For-profit · 123 beds · Part of Evergreen Healthcare Group
★★★★★1Much below average17.Birch Creek Post Acute & Rehabilitation
5601 S Orchard Street, Tacoma, WA 98409
For-profit · 124 beds · Part of Hill Valley Healthcare
★★★★★1Much below average- ★★★★★1Much below average
19.Linden Grove Health Care Center
400 - 29th Street Northeast, Puyallup, WA 98373
For-profit · 130 beds · Part of Genesis Healthcare
- Abuse citation
★★★★★1Much below average20.Orchard Park Health Care & Rehab Center
4755 South 48th, Tacoma, WA 98409
For-profit · 147 beds · Part of Genesis Healthcare
- Abuse citation
★★★★★1Much below average21.Puyallup Post Acute
516 23rd Ave SE, Puyallup, WA 98372
For-profit · 96 beds · Part of Regency Pacific Management
★★★★★1Much below average
Compare staffing and inspections
| Nursing home | Overall | Beds | Owner type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cottesmore of Life Care | 5 | 108 | For-profit |
| Heron's Key | 5 | 30 | Non-profit |
| Life Care Center of South Hill | 5 | 100 | For-profit |
| Rainier Rehabilitation | 5 | 117 | For-profit |
| Tacoma Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | 5 | 150 | For-profit |
| The Oaks at Lakewood | 5 | 80 | For-profit |
| Avamere Transitional Care of Puget Sound | 4 | 60 | For-profit |
| Agility Health and Rehabilitation | 3 | 120 | For-profit |
| Eliseo | 3 | 187 | Non-profit |
| Washington Soldiers Home | 3 | 97 | Government |
| Avalon Healthcare - Tacoma | 2 | 81 | For-profit |
| Avamere at Pacific Ridge | 2 | 102 | For-profit |
| Gig Harbor Health and Rehabilitation | 2 | 120 | For-profit |
| Life Care Center of Puyallup | 2 | 102 | For-profit |
| Park Rose Care Center | 2 | 139 | For-profit |
| Alaska Gardens Health and Rehabilitation | 1 | 123 | For-profit |
| Birch Creek Post Acute & Rehabilitation | 1 | 124 | For-profit |
| Heartwood Extended Healthcare | 1 | 120 | For-profit |
| Linden Grove Health Care Center | 1 | 130 | For-profit |
| Orchard Park Health Care & Rehab Center | 1 | 147 | For-profit |
| Puyallup Post Acute | 1 | 96 | For-profit |
Nursing Homes in nearby cities
- Tacoma, WA (11 · 1.9 mi)
- University Place, WA (1 · 4.6 mi)
- Puyallup, WA (5 · 7.5 mi)
- Federal Way, WA (4 · 8.3 mi)
- Gig Harbor, WA (3 · 9.8 mi)
- Auburn, WA (4 · 12.1 mi)
- Orting, WA (1 · 13.7 mi)
- Des Moines, WA (3 · 14.1 mi)
- Kent, WA (1 · 17 mi)
- Burien, WA (1 · 19.4 mi)
- Renton, WA (3 · 19.8 mi)
- Enumclaw, WA (1 · 20.7 mi)
Frequently asked questions
How many nursing homes are in Pierce County, WA?
21 Medicare-certified nursing homes are listed in Pierce County, Washington.
What is the best-rated nursing home in Pierce County, WA?
Cottesmore of Life Care has the highest CMS rating here (5 stars). In total, 6 nursing homes in Pierce County, WA have 5 stars. Ratings are a good place to start, but visit and ask questions before you decide.
Do any nursing homes in Pierce County, WA have CMS warnings?
3 nursing homes here have a CMS abuse citation icon or Special Focus Facility status: Gig Harbor Health and Rehabilitation, Linden Grove Health Care Center, Orchard Park Health Care & Rehab Center. Check each facility page for details.
Helpful resources
- How to choose a nursing home: a practical checklist
- Nursing home star ratings explained
- How to read nursing home inspection citations
- Does Medicare pay for a nursing home?
- Nursing homes with the most federal fines
- Best-staffed nursing homes in the U.S.
- Nursing homes with the lowest staff turnover
- Special Focus Facility nursing homes (list)