Nursing homes › Washington › Birch Creek Post Acute & Rehabilitation
5601 S Orchard Street, Tacoma, WA 98409 · 2534748421 · 124 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Hill Valley Healthcare, a group operating 43 facilities in 6 states. Group record: average rating 1.7/5, 7 abuse citation icons, 4 facilities on the Special Focus list, $1,568,552 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (1.7/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.74 (Washington median: 4.15). RN hours: 0.65. Weekend total: 3.32. Nursing staff turnover: 52%.
All-time on record: 75 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-06 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-06-17 |
| 2026-03-26 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | complaint | corrected 2026-04-21 |
| 2026-03-26 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | G | complaint | corrected 2026-04-21 |
| 2026-03-26 | 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. | E | complaint | corrected 2026-04-21 |
| 2026-03-13 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | F | Health | corrected 2026-04-21 |
| 2026-03-13 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2026-04-21 |
| 2026-03-13 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | E | Health | corrected 2026-04-21 |
| 2026-03-13 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | E | Health | corrected 2026-04-05 |
| 2026-03-13 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | E | Health | corrected 2026-04-21 |
| 2026-03-13 | 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 2026-04-21 |
| 2026-03-13 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Health | corrected 2026-04-21 |
| 2026-03-13 | 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 2026-04-21 |
| 2026-03-13 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Health | corrected 2026-04-21 |
| 2026-03-13 | 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 2026-04-21 |
| 2026-03-13 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Health | corrected 2026-04-21 |
| 2026-03-13 | 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 2026-04-21 |
| 2026-03-13 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | corrected 2026-04-21 |
| 2026-03-13 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Health | corrected 2026-04-21 |
| 2026-03-13 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Health | corrected 2026-04-21 |
| 2026-03-13 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Health | corrected 2026-04-21 |
| 2026-03-13 | 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 2026-04-21 |
| 2026-03-13 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Health | corrected 2026-04-21 |
| 2026-03-13 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D | Health | corrected 2026-04-21 |
| 2025-11-19 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-12-22 |
| 2025-11-19 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-12-22 |
| 2025-08-11 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-08-25 |
| 2025-07-10 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-08-29 |
| 2025-06-30 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-08-12 |
| 2025-06-30 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-08-12 |
| 2025-03-14 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2025-04-21 |
| 2025-03-14 | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2025-04-21 |
| 2025-03-14 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | E | Health | corrected 2025-04-21 |
| 2025-03-14 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | E | Health | corrected 2025-04-21 |
| 2025-03-14 | 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 2025-04-21 |
| 2025-03-14 | 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 2025-04-21 |
| 2025-03-14 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Health | corrected 2025-04-21 |
| 2025-03-14 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | E | Health | corrected 2025-04-21 |
| 2025-03-14 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | E | Health | corrected 2025-04-21 |
| 2025-03-14 | 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 2025-04-21 |
| 2025-03-14 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D | Health | corrected 2025-04-21 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-13 | Fine | $30,240 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WASH 6 SNF OPERATIONS HOLDINGS LLC | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | 100% | since 02/08/2023 |
| IDELS, SHIMON | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2023 |
| SCHWARTZ, STEVEN | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2023 |
| GIG HARBOR SNF OPERATIONS MANAGER LLC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2023 |
| IDELS, SHIMON | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2023 |
| SCHWARTZ, STEVEN | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2023 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 505289. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.