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Transitional Care Of Puget Sound
630 S. Pearl St., Tacoma, WA 98465
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Transitional Care Of Puget Sound Description
Transitional Care Of Puget Sound is a community that offers nursing care, respite care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation and is located in the small town of Fircrest, Washington and is part of the Avamere network of communities. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio room layouts.
The community has an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 making it the 32nd highest rated community in the city out of 43 communities. See more information on reviews.
The Nursing Home at this community has a 4 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.
To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Nursing Home
Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.
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Skilled Nursing
Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.
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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
Reviews for the senior living facility present a mixed picture, with experiences ranging from highly positive to deeply concerning. Some reviewers praise the staff for their excellent service, kindness, and the high level of care provided, highlighting instances where staff went above and beyond, including being available during vacations and ensuring smooth transitions for patients. The facility itself is described as clean, spacious, and well-equipped, with some reviewers noting it as a beautiful and friendly environment that feels like a nice hotel.
However, several reviews raise serious issues, including allegations of theft, poor communication within the staff and with family members, unprofessional behavior, and a lack of assistance with essential services. Concerns about patient safety due to communication failures, inadequate response times for patient needs, and instances of neglect were mentioned. The quality of food and the facility's aesthetics received mixed feedback, with some finding the meals below expectations and others appreciating the environment.
While some families express gratitude for the care their loved ones received, others report feeling dismissed, experiencing difficulties in getting updates, and witnessing carelessness. The cost of stay and the facility's handling of financial and administrative matters were also points of contention for some reviewers.
In summary, while there are numerous accounts of positive experiences and commendable care, significant concerns about communication, professionalism, and patient safety have been highlighted, suggesting a need for improvement in these areas.
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Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 4
Health inspection rating: 3
Staffing rating: 4
Quality measure rating: 5
Long-term quality measure rating:
5
Short-term quality measure rating:
5
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: March 27, 2017
Ownership type: For Profit
Provider
type: Medicare and Medicaid
Nursing home capacity: 60
Total current residents: 62
Facility is located in a hospital: No
Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
Resident and family council: Resident
Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines
Number of
facility
incidents: 3
Number of
substantiated complaints: 2
Number of payment denials: 0
Number of fines: 2
Total cost of fines: $15113
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth and Fire Safety Deficiencies
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.
Scope | |||
---|---|---|---|
Severity of Deficiency | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G | H | I |
No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy | D | E | F |
No actual harm with potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
Fire Safety Deficiencies
Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
---|---|---|---|---|
2022-04-11 | 2022-04-22 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
2022-04-11 | 2022-04-22 | E | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. |
2022-04-11 | 2022-04-22 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk. |
2019-05-09 | 2019-06-13 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. |
2019-05-09 | 2019-06-13 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. |
2019-05-09 | 2019-06-13 | F | Services Deficiencies | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. |
2019-05-09 | 2019-06-13 | F | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. |
2019-05-09 | 2019-06-13 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. |
2019-05-09 | 2019-06-13 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. |
2019-05-09 | 2019-06-13 | E | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. |
2018-04-13 | 2018-05-15 | C | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. |
2018-04-13 | 2018-05-15 | C | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. |
Fines
Fine Date | Fine Amount |
---|---|
2020-10-14 | $10,650 |
2020-10-14 | $6,923 |
2022-10-17 | $8,190 |
2022-10-17 | $12,600 |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Fircrest which is 1.0 miles away and has a population of 6,687 (very small town).
- The average income is $75,138, which is high compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 72
- Low Temperature: 41
- Average Temperature: 55.6
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 177 days of rain, 7 days of snow and 179 days of sun
- Precipitation: 2.2 inches a year
- The median age is 37.7 years old, high compared to other cities.
- 9.16% of the population are Veterans which is a very high percentage of Veterans compared to other cities.
- 15.32% of the population are Foreign-born which is a average percentage of Foreign-born compared to other cities.
- The population is 2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 11% Asian, 12% Black or African-American, 10% Hispanic or Latino, and 62% White.
- The crime rate is 15.66 per 100 people which is very high compared to other cities.
- Violent Crime: 2.52 incidents per 100 people
- Property Crime: 12.46 incidents per 100 people
- Drug-Related Crime: 0.05 incidents per 100 people
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 78.51 years old, which is average compared to other zip codes.
- Air Quality: Good Days 183.0, Moderate Days 28.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 1.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0
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Supermarkets
Grocery Outlet
0.4 miles awayFred Meyer
0.9 miles awayFred Meyer Tacoma-Stevens
1.1 miles awaySafeway
1.3 miles awayMetropolitan Market
1.6 miles awayNone Found
Bus Stations
2150
0.0 miles away384
0.1 miles away2149
0.1 miles away3555
0.1 miles away115
0.1 miles awayBanks
BECU
0.2 miles awayAlaskaUSA Federal Credit Union
0.4 miles awayChase
0.5 miles awayTAPCO Credit Union
0.8 miles awayFirst Citizens Bank
0.9 miles awayHospitals
MultiCare Allenmore Hospital
1.8 miles awayMultiCare Tacoma General Hospital
2.9 miles awayMary Bridge Children's Hospital
3.0 miles awaySaint Joseph Medical Center
3.1 miles awayWestern State Hospital
5.2 miles awayPharmacies
Rite Aid
0.8 miles awayFircrest Pharmacy
1.0 miles awayCost Less pharmacy and Wellness
1.1 miles awayWalgreens
1.6 miles awayBartell Drugs
1.7 miles awayDentists
Family Orthodontics
0.4 miles awayCosmetic and general dentistry
1.1 miles awayFircrest Children's Dentistry
1.1 miles awayComfort Dental
1.1 miles awayJ. Mark Burnett, DDS
1.5 miles awayParks
China Lake Park
0.3 miles awayJapanese Friendship Garden
0.6 miles awayWar Memorial Park
0.7 miles awayDeLong Park
0.8 miles awayOptimist Park
1.0 miles awayNone Found
Shopping
Tacoma Mall
3.3 miles awayThe Commons At Federal Way
10.4 miles awaySouth Hill Mall
12.1 miles awayThe Outlet Collection Seattle
12.9 miles awayTitusville Station
15.9 miles awayCulture
Tacoma Musical Playhouse
0.7 miles awayMcAstocker Theater
1.8 miles awayGathering Space Art Gallery
1.9 miles awayTacoma Little Theatre
3.0 miles awayTemple Theatre
3.4 miles awayRestaurants
Denny's
0.1 miles awayMona Pizza & Pasta
0.1 miles awayThe Loose Wheel
0.2 miles awayEl Malecon
0.3 miles awayCloverleaf Pizza
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