AVAMERE TRANSITIONAL CARE OF PUGET SOUND is a Medicare-certified nursing home located in TACOMA, WA. CMS overall rating: 5 out of 5 stars. Google rating: 3.3 out of 5 from 52 reviews. Accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
Medicare Certified
Medicaid Certified
Ownership: For profit - Limited Liability company
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This nursing home is located in Pierce County and serves residents in the WA area.
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There are many positives about Avamere. The caregivers were attentive, prompt, very helpful and respectful. We liked the overall care. My wife was there recovering from a serious stroke and physical/occupational care was necessary to regain her motor skills. The pt/ot therapy was excellent...I only wish there was more of it. Still, I believe the pt/ot staff did their best. The discharge office could be more responsive to scheduling changes so that pt/ot opportunities are not affected. Overall, though our experience was very positive and I would recommend this facility.
My father was at Avamere for a week and half, and everyone there was wonderful. He could not have been happier with the treatment he received. Everyone that works there seems happy to be there and happy to help.
Everything is fine until you try to advocate for your loved one. Instead of having adult conversations they become very defensive and find reasons to avoid discussing any perceived conflicts. My poor friend is an 80 year old female and after insurance cut her off on 10/31, they deemed her appropriate for discharge. She was in fluid overload and was gasping for air. I challenged the discharge and filed an appeal with Acentra on 10/31and they completely ignored it. Nov 1 they attempted to discharge and had her sign papers (which they soon shoved a AMA form in front of her and without explanation said "here sign this"). I had to call 911 for her respiratory distress and she was taken by ambulance to St. Joes WHERE SHE WAS ADMITTED for respiratory failure and was found to have Copd exacerbation, ascites, CHF and edema from her toes to her chest. As I write this review she remains at St. Joes as they are aggressively treating her fluid overload Avamere helped create and did nothing to help (No fluid restriction, no monitoring intake/output). The LPN's lack critical thinking skills. The ER RN's could immediately see her respiratory distress.Avoid this place at all cost.
I've had two grandmother's stay out here....Both had horrible experiences and terrible support. They left my grandma soaked in urine, both chair and bed. AND this is just one example.....They weren't extremely helpful, and that is not cool at all when dealing with the elderly. If you have another option, choose it fast.
Kudos to all the staff and caregivers at Avamere. They were very welcoming and friendly from my first day to my discharge day. I had a mix of things going on, including heart, blood pressure, and my introduction to the use of oxygen. Each caregiver was knowledgeable, and always willing to help no matter the time of day or night. I would consider each staff member my friend. Best to all of you…with a grateful heart! Carolyn Thornton March 26, 2025
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This nursing home is Medicare certified. Most skilled nursing services are covered by Medicare Part A.
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