62.5/100
Average
7411 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98408
These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.
1 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy
Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.
$24,814 in federal fines
CMS has fined this facility across 1 penalty action(s).
Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.
Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.
Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.
How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.
The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.
Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.
Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.
RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.
The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.
The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.
Last standard health inspection: July 30, 2025 (1 year ago).
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
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.
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Part of AVALON HEALTH CARE, which operates 16 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.
| Owner | Type | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVALON CARE CENTER - TACOMA, L.L.C. | Organization | DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | — |
| MULTICARE HEALTH SYSTEM | Organization | DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | — |
| AVALON HOLDCO EQUITIES, L.L.C. | Organization | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | — |
| HYRUM A KIRTON INDIVIDUAL TR | Organization | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | — |
| K-TEAM LLC | Organization | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | — |
| SPENCER K KIRTON INDIVIDUAL TR | Organization | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | — |
| THE BYRON A KIRTON INDIVIDUAL TR | Organization | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | — |
| KIRTON, BYRON | Individual | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | — |
| KIRTON, HYRUM | Individual | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | — |
| KIRTON, SPENCER | Individual | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | — |
| DANGERFIELD, DAVID | Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | — |
| IRWIN, MARTINA | Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | — |
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Avalon Healthcare - Tacoma holds an ElderGrade of C (62.5 out of 100), which we describe as "average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.
Residents receive an average of 4.42 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.
Yes. 1 of the 82 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.
Yes, Avalon Healthcare - Tacoma is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.