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ALASKA GARDENS HEALTH AND REHABILITATION

6220 SOUTH ALASKA STREET, TACOMA, WA 98408
Score: 8 / 100
⚠️ SFF Candidate

With a score of 8/100, Alaska Gardens Health And Rehabilitation ranks in the bottom tier of Washington nursing facilities, earning an F grade. CMS data highlights significant concerns that prospective residents and families should thoroughly evaluate.

Staffing at Alaska Gardens Health And Rehabilitation is near the national average, with 3.75 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent CMS inspections identified 72 deficiencies at Alaska Gardens Health And Rehabilitation, including 2 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: provide basic life support, including cpr, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advanc.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 8 / 40 pts
1 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 5 / 25 pts
1 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 8 / 20 pts
2 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 12 / 15 pts
4 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.75 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.35 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.22 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.19 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.37 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.23 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

72
Total Deficiencies
Oct 8, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 2 Minor 🟠 68 Moderate 🔴 2 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0678 Severity J
    Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advanc
    Oct 8, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0726 Severity D
    Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
    Oct 8, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
  • Tag 0839 Severity D
    Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws.
    Oct 8, 2025 · Administration Deficiencies
  • Tag 0550 Severity E
    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    Jul 23, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0582 Severity D
    Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
    Jul 23, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 4.0% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 3.4% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 14.9% 14.5% Average
Urinary tract infections 2.5% 2.5% Average
ADL decline (daily activities) 18.6% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 6.9% 7.5% Average
New/worsened incontinence 27.3% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

3 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $196,648

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 8 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 1★ → 8 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 1★ → 5 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 2★ → 8 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -15 pts
  • Fine deductions: -10 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Individual
Certified Beds
123
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
No
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
May 22, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
29