Avamere At Pacific Ridge
AVAMERE AT PACIFIC RIDGE in TACOMA, WA — inspection on April 24, 2026.
Found 21 citations. Severity: Standard violations.
Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.
Inspection Findings
Federal health inspectors cited AVAMERE AT PACIFIC RIDGE in TACOMA, WA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0578 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-04-24.
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: 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.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 21 deficiencies cited during this inspection of AVAMERE AT PACIFIC RIDGE.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2026-05-29.
Federal health inspectors cited AVAMERE AT PACIFIC RIDGE in TACOMA, WA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0584 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-04-24.
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: 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.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 21 deficiencies cited during this inspection of AVAMERE AT PACIFIC RIDGE.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2026-05-29.
Federal health inspectors cited AVAMERE AT PACIFIC RIDGE in TACOMA, WA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0585 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-04-24.
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 21 deficiencies cited during this inspection of AVAMERE AT PACIFIC RIDGE.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2026-05-29.
Federal health inspectors cited AVAMERE AT PACIFIC RIDGE in TACOMA, WA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0605 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-04-24.
Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 21 deficiencies cited during this inspection of AVAMERE AT PACIFIC RIDGE.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2026-05-29.
Federal health inspectors cited AVAMERE AT PACIFIC RIDGE in TACOMA, WA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0609 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-04-24.
Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 21 deficiencies cited during this inspection of AVAMERE AT PACIFIC RIDGE.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2026-05-29.
Federal health inspectors cited AVAMERE AT PACIFIC RIDGE in TACOMA, WA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0610 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-04-24.
Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 21 deficiencies cited during this inspection of AVAMERE AT PACIFIC RIDGE.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2026-05-29.
Federal health inspectors cited AVAMERE AT PACIFIC RIDGE in TACOMA, WA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0628 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-04-24.
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 21 deficiencies cited during this inspection of AVAMERE AT PACIFIC RIDGE.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2026-05-29.
Federal health inspectors cited AVAMERE AT PACIFIC RIDGE in TACOMA, WA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0641 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-04-24.
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 21 deficiencies cited during this inspection of AVAMERE AT PACIFIC RIDGE.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2026-05-29.
Federal health inspectors cited AVAMERE AT PACIFIC RIDGE in TACOMA, WA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0657 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-04-24.
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 21 deficiencies cited during this inspection of AVAMERE AT PACIFIC RIDGE.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2026-05-29.
Federal health inspectors cited AVAMERE AT PACIFIC RIDGE in TACOMA, WA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0676 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-04-24.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 21 deficiencies cited during this inspection of AVAMERE AT PACIFIC RIDGE.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2026-05-29.
Federal health inspectors cited AVAMERE AT PACIFIC RIDGE in TACOMA, WA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0677 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-04-24.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 21 deficiencies cited during this inspection of AVAMERE AT PACIFIC RIDGE.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2026-05-29.
Federal health inspectors cited AVAMERE AT PACIFIC RIDGE in TACOMA, WA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0679 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-04-24.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 21 deficiencies cited during this inspection of AVAMERE AT PACIFIC RIDGE.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2026-05-29.
Federal health inspectors cited AVAMERE AT PACIFIC RIDGE in TACOMA, WA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0689 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-04-24.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 21 deficiencies cited during this inspection of AVAMERE AT PACIFIC RIDGE.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2026-05-29.
Federal health inspectors cited AVAMERE AT PACIFIC RIDGE in TACOMA, WA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0692 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-04-24.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 21 deficiencies cited during this inspection of AVAMERE AT PACIFIC RIDGE.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2026-05-29.
Federal health inspectors cited AVAMERE AT PACIFIC RIDGE in TACOMA, WA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0742 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-04-24.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 21 deficiencies cited during this inspection of AVAMERE AT PACIFIC RIDGE.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2026-05-29.
Federal health inspectors cited AVAMERE AT PACIFIC RIDGE in TACOMA, WA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0744 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-04-24.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 21 deficiencies cited during this inspection of AVAMERE AT PACIFIC RIDGE.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2026-05-29.
Federal health inspectors cited AVAMERE AT PACIFIC RIDGE in TACOMA, WA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0757 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-04-24.
Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 21 deficiencies cited during this inspection of AVAMERE AT PACIFIC RIDGE.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2026-05-29.
Federal health inspectors cited AVAMERE AT PACIFIC RIDGE in TACOMA, WA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0761 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-04-24.
Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Scope/Severity Level F: widespread, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 21 deficiencies cited during this inspection of AVAMERE AT PACIFIC RIDGE.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2026-05-29.
Federal health inspectors cited AVAMERE AT PACIFIC RIDGE in TACOMA, WA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0790 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-04-24.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 21 deficiencies cited during this inspection of AVAMERE AT PACIFIC RIDGE.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2026-05-29.
Federal health inspectors cited AVAMERE AT PACIFIC RIDGE in TACOMA, WA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0883 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-04-24.
Category: Infection Control Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 21 deficiencies cited during this inspection of AVAMERE AT PACIFIC RIDGE.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2026-05-29.
Federal health inspectors cited AVAMERE AT PACIFIC RIDGE in TACOMA, WA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0887 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-04-24.
Category: Infection Control Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: 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.
Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 21 deficiencies cited during this inspection of AVAMERE AT PACIFIC RIDGE.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2026-05-29.