Nursing homes › Washington › Avalon Healthcare - Tacoma
7411 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98408 · 2534748456 · 81 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Avalon Health Care, a group operating 16 facilities in 5 states. Group record: average rating 3.5/5, 0 abuse citation icons, 0 facilities on the Special Focus list, $340,178 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (3.5/5).
Total nurse staffing: 4.42 (Washington median: 4.15). RN hours: 0.96. Weekend total: 3.68. Nursing staff turnover: 47%.
All-time on record: 82 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-06 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-04-07 |
| 2025-07-30 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | F | Health | corrected 2025-09-10 |
| 2025-07-30 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | E | Health | corrected 2025-09-10 |
| 2025-07-30 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | E | Health | corrected 2025-09-10 |
| 2025-07-30 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | E | Health | corrected 2025-09-10 |
| 2025-07-30 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | E | Health | corrected 2025-09-10 |
| 2025-07-30 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Health | corrected 2025-09-10 |
| 2025-07-30 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | E | Health | corrected 2025-09-10 |
| 2025-07-30 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | E | Health | corrected 2025-09-10 |
| 2025-07-30 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | E | Health | corrected 2025-09-10 |
| 2025-07-30 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | E | Health | corrected 2025-09-10 |
| 2025-07-30 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Health | corrected 2025-09-10 |
| 2025-07-30 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | Health | corrected 2025-09-10 |
| 2025-07-30 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | D | Health | corrected 2025-09-10 |
| 2025-07-30 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Health | corrected 2025-09-10 |
| 2025-07-30 | 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 2025-09-10 |
| 2025-07-30 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Health | corrected 2025-09-10 |
| 2025-07-30 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | corrected 2025-09-10 |
| 2025-07-30 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Health | corrected 2025-09-10 |
| 2025-07-30 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Health | corrected 2025-09-10 |
| 2025-07-30 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Health | corrected 2025-09-10 |
| 2025-07-30 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | D | Health | corrected 2025-09-10 |
| 2025-07-30 | Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident. | D | Health | corrected 2025-09-10 |
| 2025-07-30 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2025-09-10 |
| 2025-07-30 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | D | Health | corrected 2025-09-10 |
| 2025-05-07 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-06-10 |
| 2025-03-11 | Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-04-15 |
| 2025-03-11 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-04-15 |
| 2025-03-11 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-04-15 |
| 2024-12-30 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | complaint | corrected 2025-01-14 |
| 2024-10-09 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | F | Health | corrected 2024-11-22 |
| 2024-10-09 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | E | Health | corrected 2024-11-22 |
| 2024-10-09 | Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. | E | Health | corrected 2024-11-22 |
| 2024-10-09 | Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. | E | Health | corrected 2024-11-22 |
| 2024-10-09 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | E | Health | corrected 2024-11-22 |
| 2024-10-09 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Health | corrected 2024-11-22 |
| 2024-10-09 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | E | Health | corrected 2024-11-22 |
| 2024-10-09 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Health | corrected 2024-11-22 |
| 2024-10-09 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | E | Health | corrected 2024-11-22 |
| 2024-10-09 | Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law. | E | Health | corrected 2024-11-22 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-30 | Fine | $24,814 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVALON CARE CENTER - TACOMA, L.L.C. | Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/01/2024 |
| MULTICARE HEALTH SYSTEM | Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/01/2024 |
| AVALON HOLDCO EQUITIES, L.L.C. | Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/14/2026 |
| HYRUM A KIRTON INDIVIDUAL TR | Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/01/2025 |
| K-TEAM LLC | Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/01/2025 |
| SPENCER K KIRTON INDIVIDUAL TR | Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/01/2025 |
| THE BYRON A KIRTON INDIVIDUAL TR | Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/01/2025 |
| KIRTON, BYRON | Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/01/2025 |
| KIRTON, HYRUM | Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/01/2025 |
| KIRTON, SPENCER | Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/01/2025 |
| DANGERFIELD, DAVID | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/12/2012 |
| IRWIN, MARTINA | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/12/2025 |
| KIRTON, BYRON | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/12/2025 |
| KIRTON, HYRUM | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/27/2024 |
| KIRTON, SPENCER | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/12/2025 |
| NELSON, RYAN | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/12/2025 |
| WOLTIL, ROBERT | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/12/2025 |
| KIRTON, HYRUM | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/27/2024 |
| KIRTON, HYRUM | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/01/2024 |
| NELSON, RYAN | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/01/2024 |
| AVALON CARE CENTER - TACOMA, L.L.C. | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/01/2024 |
| AVALON HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT INC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/01/2024 |
| HASH, ALAN | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/12/2025 |
| IRWIN, MARTINA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/12/2025 |
| KIRTON, HYRUM | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/01/2024 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 505183. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.