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Transitional Care Of Puget Sound

630 S. Pearl St., Tacoma, WA 98465

Nursing Home Respite Care Skilled Nursing Rehabilitation
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Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $7,631

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $7,437
  • Average State Price: $7,624
  • Average National Price: $7,508


  • 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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    Community Reviews

    6.2
    Transitional Care Of Puget Sound
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 61 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 35 out of 43 communities in Tacoma
  • Ranking in State: 753 out of 820 communities in WA
  • Food and Dining A

    Facility and Grounds A

    Care B

    Staff A

    Cleanliness B


    Employee Reviews

    6.1
    Avamere
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 944 reviews across the web

    The following insights are from employees that work in Washington

    Employee Pay B

    Employee Staff B

    Employee Culture B



    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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    Health

    Physical therapy

    Occupational therapy

    Speech-language therapy

    Personalized assessments

    Full-time care and supervision

    Skilled nursing care


    Services

    24-hour nurse call system

    Insurance consultation

    Holistic approach to care

    Enhanced cleaning protocols

    Direct work with physician

    Cable television


    Activities

    Library

    Movies

    Dedicated volunteer program

    Common areas

    Courtyard


    Community Amenities

    Full-service hair and nail salon

    Spa services

    Walk-in whirlpool tub

    Aromatherapy

    Complimentary massage

    Library


    Room Amenities

    Private rooms

    Bathrooms featuring walk-in showers

    Large, wide-screen in-room TVs

    Streaming plans access

    Hotel-quality robes and slippers

    Grab bars


    Dining

    Fine dining

    Room service

    In-room dining

    Menus designed by certified culinary chef


    Transportation

    Private transportation services



    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.

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    The 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.

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    The 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.

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    The 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.

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    The 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.

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    Health 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

    General Area Overview
    • 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

    Demographic Overview
    • 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.

    Health and Safety Overview
    • 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 away
    Fred Meyer
    0.9 miles away
    Fred Meyer Tacoma-Stevens
    1.1 miles away
    Safeway
    1.3 miles away
    Metropolitan Market
    1.6 miles away

    None Found

    Bus Stations

    2150
    0.0 miles away
    384
    0.1 miles away
    2149
    0.1 miles away
    3555
    0.1 miles away
    115
    0.1 miles away

    Banks

    BECU
    0.2 miles away
    AlaskaUSA Federal Credit Union
    0.4 miles away
    Chase
    0.5 miles away
    TAPCO Credit Union
    0.8 miles away
    First Citizens Bank
    0.9 miles away

    Hospitals

    MultiCare Allenmore Hospital
    1.8 miles away
    MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital
    2.9 miles away
    Mary Bridge Children's Hospital
    3.0 miles away
    Saint Joseph Medical Center
    3.1 miles away
    Western State Hospital
    5.2 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Rite Aid
    0.8 miles away
    Fircrest Pharmacy
    1.0 miles away
    Cost Less pharmacy and Wellness
    1.1 miles away
    Walgreens
    1.6 miles away
    Bartell Drugs
    1.7 miles away

    Dentists

    Family Orthodontics
    0.4 miles away
    Cosmetic and general dentistry
    1.1 miles away
    Fircrest Children's Dentistry
    1.1 miles away
    Comfort Dental
    1.1 miles away
    J. Mark Burnett, DDS
    1.5 miles away

    Parks

    China Lake Park
    0.3 miles away
    Japanese Friendship Garden
    0.6 miles away
    War Memorial Park
    0.7 miles away
    DeLong Park
    0.8 miles away
    Optimist Park
    1.0 miles away

    None Found

    Shopping

    Tacoma Mall
    3.3 miles away
    The Commons At Federal Way
    10.4 miles away
    South Hill Mall
    12.1 miles away
    The Outlet Collection Seattle
    12.9 miles away
    Titusville Station
    15.9 miles away

    Culture

    Tacoma Musical Playhouse
    0.7 miles away
    McAstocker Theater
    1.8 miles away
    Gathering Space Art Gallery
    1.9 miles away
    Tacoma Little Theatre
    3.0 miles away
    Temple Theatre
    3.4 miles away

    Restaurants

    Denny's
    0.1 miles away
    Mona Pizza & Pasta
    0.1 miles away
    The Loose Wheel
    0.2 miles away
    El Malecon
    0.3 miles away
    Cloverleaf Pizza
    0.4 miles away

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