Nursing homes › Washington › Alaska Gardens Health and Rehabilitation
6220 South Alaska Street, Tacoma, WA 98408 · 2534765300 · 123 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Evergreen Healthcare Group, a group operating 44 facilities in 6 states. Group record: average rating 2.5/5, 10 abuse citation icons, 4 facilities on the Special Focus list, $2,156,851 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (2.5/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.90 (Washington median: 4.15). RN hours: 0.56. Weekend total: 3.53. Nursing staff turnover: 50%.
All-time on record: 64 deficiency citations, including 2 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-15 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-06-19 |
| 2026-05-07 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | E | Health | corrected 2026-06-19 |
| 2026-05-07 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | E | Health | corrected 2026-06-19 |
| 2026-05-07 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | Health | corrected 2026-06-19 |
| 2026-05-07 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Health | corrected 2026-06-19 |
| 2026-05-07 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Health | corrected 2026-06-19 |
| 2026-05-07 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | corrected 2026-06-19 |
| 2026-05-07 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | D | Health | corrected 2026-06-19 |
| 2026-05-07 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Health | corrected 2026-06-19 |
| 2026-05-07 | Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident. | D | Health | corrected 2026-06-19 |
| 2026-05-07 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Health | corrected 2026-06-19 |
| 2026-05-07 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | D | Health | corrected 2026-06-19 |
| 2026-05-07 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | C | Health | corrected 2026-06-19 |
| 2025-10-09 | Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives. | J | complaint | corrected 2025-10-28 |
| 2025-10-09 | 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. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-10-28 |
| 2025-10-09 | Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-10-28 |
| 2025-07-24 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-08-01 |
| 2025-07-24 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-08-01 |
| 2025-05-23 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-06-16 |
| 2025-05-23 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | E | Health | corrected 2025-06-16 |
| 2025-05-23 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Health | corrected 2025-06-16 |
| 2025-05-23 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Health | corrected 2025-06-16 |
| 2025-05-23 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | D | Health | corrected 2025-06-16 |
| 2025-05-23 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Health | corrected 2025-06-16 |
| 2025-05-23 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Health | corrected 2025-06-16 |
| 2025-05-23 | Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident. | D | Health | corrected 2025-06-16 |
| 2025-05-23 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D | Health | corrected 2025-06-16 |
| 2025-05-23 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | D | Health | corrected 2025-06-16 |
| 2025-04-29 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | complaint | corrected 2025-05-01 |
| 2025-03-19 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | K | complaint | corrected 2025-04-18 |
| 2025-03-19 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | complaint | corrected 2025-04-10 |
| 2025-03-19 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | G | complaint | corrected 2025-04-18 |
| 2025-03-19 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | G | complaint | corrected 2025-04-18 |
| 2025-03-19 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | F | complaint | corrected 2025-04-18 |
| 2025-03-19 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | F | complaint | corrected 2025-04-18 |
| 2025-03-19 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | F | complaint | corrected 2025-04-18 |
| 2025-03-19 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-04-10 |
| 2025-03-19 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-04-18 |
| 2025-03-19 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-04-18 |
| 2025-03-19 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-04-18 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-29 | Fine | $12,438 |
| 2025-01-22 | Fine | $157,934 |
| 2023-08-17 | Fine | $26,276 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALASKA GARDENS SNF OPERATIONS HOLDINGS LLC | Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2021 |
| CH ALASKA GARDENS HOLDINGS LLC | Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2021 |
| CW ALASKA GARDENS HOLDINGS LLC | Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2021 |
| LIONHEART SNF LLC | Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2021 |
| WITZCORP LLC | Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2021 |
| HERZKA, YISROEL | Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2021 |
| KOPELOWITZ, SHAUL | Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2021 |
| WOLOFSKY, CHAVA | Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2021 |
| YENOWITZ, YITZCHOK | Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2021 |
| GRAY, NANI | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/19/2025 |
| STOUT, CHRISTINA | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/31/2023 |
| ALASKA GARDENS SNF MANAGEMENT LLC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2021 |
| ALASKA GARDENS SNF OPCO MANAGER LLC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2021 |
| ALASKA GARDENS SNF OPERATIONS LLC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2021 |
| COUVE HEALTHCARE CONSULTING LLC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/31/2023 |
| VERITAS HEALTH SOLUTIONS LLC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/03/2025 |
| GRAY, NANI | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/19/2025 |
| KOGUT, LUCAS | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2021 |
| SPIELMAN, SHIMON | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/31/2023 |
| STITES, BONNIE | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2021 |
| STOUT, CHRISTINA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/31/2023 |
| WINGARD, ANN | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2021 |
| YENOWITZ, YITZCHOK | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2021 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 505483. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.