Nursing homes › Washington › Avamere at Pacific Ridge
3625 East B Street, Tacoma, WA 98404 · 2534752507 · 102 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Avamere, a group operating 28 facilities in 2 states. Group record: average rating 3.1/5, 1 abuse citation icons, 0 facilities on the Special Focus list, $726,594 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (3.1/5).
Total nurse staffing: 5.16 (Washington median: 4.15). RN hours: 0.75. Weekend total: 4.57. Nursing staff turnover: 36%.
All-time on record: 69 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-24 | 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. | F | Health | corrected 2026-05-29 |
| 2026-04-24 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | E | Health | corrected 2026-05-29 |
| 2026-04-24 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Health | corrected 2026-05-29 |
| 2026-04-24 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | E | Health | corrected 2026-05-29 |
| 2026-04-24 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | E | Health | corrected 2026-05-29 |
| 2026-04-24 | Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. | E | Health | corrected 2026-05-29 |
| 2026-04-24 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D | Health | corrected 2026-05-29 |
| 2026-04-24 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2026-05-29 |
| 2026-04-24 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | D | Health | corrected 2026-05-29 |
| 2026-04-24 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Health | corrected 2026-05-29 |
| 2026-04-24 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Health | corrected 2026-05-29 |
| 2026-04-24 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | Health | corrected 2026-05-29 |
| 2026-04-24 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Health | corrected 2026-05-29 |
| 2026-04-24 | 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 2026-05-29 |
| 2026-04-24 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | D | Health | corrected 2026-05-29 |
| 2026-04-24 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Health | corrected 2026-05-29 |
| 2026-04-24 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Health | corrected 2026-05-29 |
| 2026-04-24 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Health | corrected 2026-05-29 |
| 2026-04-24 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder. | D | Health | corrected 2026-05-29 |
| 2026-04-24 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. | D | Health | corrected 2026-05-29 |
| 2026-04-24 | Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident. | D | Health | corrected 2026-05-29 |
| 2026-04-23 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | G | complaint | corrected 2026-05-15 |
| 2025-12-12 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-12-26 |
| 2025-05-20 | Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-06-04 |
| 2025-03-27 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | F | Health | corrected 2025-05-14 |
| 2025-03-27 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | F | Health | corrected 2025-05-14 |
| 2025-03-27 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2025-05-14 |
| 2025-03-27 | 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 2025-05-14 |
| 2025-03-27 | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | E | Health | corrected 2025-05-14 |
| 2025-03-27 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Health | corrected 2025-05-14 |
| 2025-03-27 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | E | Health | corrected 2025-05-14 |
| 2025-03-27 | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2025-05-14 |
| 2025-03-27 | 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 2025-05-14 |
| 2025-03-27 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Health | corrected 2025-05-14 |
| 2025-03-27 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | E | Health | corrected 2025-05-14 |
| 2025-03-27 | Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. | E | Health | corrected 2025-05-14 |
| 2025-03-27 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. | E | Health | corrected 2025-05-14 |
| 2025-03-27 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D | Health | corrected 2025-05-14 |
| 2025-03-27 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D | Health | corrected 2025-05-14 |
| 2025-03-27 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D | Health | corrected 2025-05-14 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-17 | Fine | $22,432 |
| 2024-10-04 | Fine | $27,073 |
| 2024-07-19 | Fine | $8,278 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARISO LLC | Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/06/2006 |
| ARI OPERATIONS, LLC | Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/06/2006 |
| AVAMERE GROUP LLC | Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/06/2006 |
| KARL RICKARD MILLER JR REVOCABLE TRUST | Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/11/2011 |
| MILLER, KARL | Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/1998 |
| CAVALLO, GLEN | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/01/2025 |
| CLARK, TONIA | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/01/2025 |
| FEAKIN, CODY | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/01/2025 |
| FUNDERBERG, MICHELLE | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/01/2025 |
| HASKINS, DAMIEN | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/01/2025 |
| HILL, KEVIN | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/01/2025 |
| INSKEEP, TODD | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/01/2025 |
| KOFSTAD, MARY | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/01/2025 |
| MUNRO, JOLYNN | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/01/2025 |
| OKOLI, IKE | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/01/2025 |
| POLSON, JUSTIN | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/01/2025 |
| POWELSON, MICHELE | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/01/2025 |
| REID, MISTY | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/01/2025 |
| SANDERS, AMANDA | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/01/2025 |
| SIMPSON, ANDREW | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/01/2025 |
| STAPLES, CAROLYN | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/01/2025 |
| STRUNK, COLBY | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/01/2025 |
| VANDERZANDEN, CARRIE | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/01/2025 |
| AVAMERE HEALTH SERVICES LLC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2005 |
| AVAMERE SKILLED ADVISORS LLC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2005 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 505264. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.