Nursing Homes in ZIP 98409 (Tacoma, WA)
2 Medicare-certified nursing homes operate in ZIP 98409, Tacoma, WA, according to the current CMS snapshot, where rated providers average 1.0 out of 5.
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Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) serve people who need continuous nursing care, rehabilitation after a hospital stay, or long-term residential care. CMS inspects them roughly annually and publishes Five-Star ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
Data profile for ZIP 98409
CMS data lets us profile the 2 providers with a mailing address in ZIP 98409: 2 (100%) carry a published overall star rating. Ownership on record breaks down as 2 for-profit. The highest published overall rating in this ZIP is 1.0 out of 5 at BIRCH CREEK POST ACUTE & REHABILITATION (for-profit). Across rated providers the scores range from 1.0 to 1.0 out of 5. 271 certified beds are reported across 2 of these providers. Nurse staffing among reporting providers averages 3.70 hours per resident-day. Reported registered-nurse turnover averages 40.5%. 2 providers have at least one federal penalty on record, totaling $166,295 in fines.
| Providers on record | 2 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | 2 of 2 (100%) |
| Average overall rating | 1.0 / 5 |
| Highest-rated provider | BIRCH CREEK POST ACUTE & REHABILITATION (1.0 / 5) |
| Ownership mix | 2 for-profit |
| Certified beds (total) | 271 |
| Providers with a federal penalty | 2 |
| Total federal fines | $166,295 |
| Avg nurse hours / resident-day | 3.70 |
| Avg RN turnover | 40.5% |
CMS measures by provider
| Provider | Overall | Health insp. | Staffing | QM | Certified beds | Occupancy | RN turnover | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIRCH CREEK POST ACUTE & REHABILITATION | 1.0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 124 | 115.6% | 38.9% | 1 |
| ORCHARD PARK HEALTH CARE & REHAB CENTER | 1.0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 147 | 128.5% | 42.1% | 2 |
Choosing among nursing homes in ZIP 98409
Ratings are a starting point, not a verdict. Review the inspection findings, staffing levels, and quality measures behind each score, then confirm the services you need are actually offered.
If you are choosing for yourself or a family member in ZIP 98409, Tacoma, WA, visit in person when possible, ask about current availability, and confirm participation in Medicare and Medicaid. Ask how the provider handles care planning, family communication, and after-hours concerns.
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Data sources
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (processing date 2026-10-05). See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is informational only and is not medical advice.
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