Alaska Gardens Health and Rehabilitation
CMS rates Alaska Gardens Health and Rehabilitation 1 out of 5 overall. Federal inspectors issued 86 citations across 18 inspections in the last three years, with $170,372 in fines. Listing last updated 2026-11-06.
Public record summary
About this facility — Alaska Gardens Health and Rehabilitation
Alaska Gardens Health and Rehabilitation is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Tacoma, Washington. It is licensed for 123 beds — above the median for skilled nursing facilities in Washington (97 beds).
It is one of 78 senior care facilities in Tacoma and 193 skilled nursing facilities across Washington. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.
It is listed as part of Evergreen Healthcare Group, a group of 43 facilities on this site.
Federal inspectors have cited Alaska Gardens Health and Rehabilitation 86 times across 18 inspections in the last three years, and CMS has imposed $170,372 in fines. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.
This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on November 6, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.
Facility background
Inspection record
Quality of care & staffing
Cited more than once
The same rule cited at separate inspections can point to a problem that wasn't fully fixed.
- F-0684 4 inspections. Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- F-0657 3 inspections. Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
- K-0353 3 inspections. Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F-0692 3 inspections. Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
- F-0689 3 inspections. Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- F-0658 2 inspections. Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
What its owners also hold
- Witzcorp Llc has an ownership stake on file at 8 nursing homes, averaging 2.1 of 5 on CMS's overall rating.
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Who to contact in Washington
- Licensing: Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS), Residential Care Services (RCS)
- File a complaint: 800-562-6078 · Online
- Long-Term Care Ombudsman: 800-562-6028. A free advocate for residents and families.
- Adult Protective Services: 877-734-6277. Some states send facility cases to licensing instead. In an emergency, call 911.
- Eldercare Locator: 800-677-1116, a federal service for local aging help.
Nearest emergency hospitals
- St Joseph Medical Center, about 3.2 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.
- St Clare Hospital, about 3.8 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
- Mary Bridge Children's Hospital, about 4.1 miles.
Nearby facilities with inspection records
- Avalon Healthcare - Tacoma, Tacoma, about 1.6 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
- Birch Creek Post Acute & Rehabilitation, Tacoma, about 1.9 miles. CMS rating 1 of 5.
- Orchard Park Health Care & Rehab Center, Tacoma, about 2.1 miles. CMS rating 1 of 5.
- Avamere At Pacific Ridge, Tacoma, about 2.3 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
- Tacoma Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Tacoma, about 2.3 miles. CMS rating 5 of 5.