Avamere Heritage Rehab Of Tacoma

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  • Interior

    A brightly lit dining area with wooden tables and chairs, adorned with vases of flowers, under a ceiling fan.

  • Outdoors

    A serene garden area with a neatly manicured lawn, benches, and trees bordered by a wooden fence.

  • Living Room

    A cozy living room featuring a piano, sofas, and elegant chandeliers.

  • Dining

    An empty dining room with wooden chairs and tables, adorned with framed paintings on the walls.

  • Landscaping

    A hotel entrance with a parking lot and several cars under a cloudy sky.

  • Lobby

    A reception area with a desk, computer, and vase of flowers in a hallway setting.

  • Wall Art

    A cozy dining area with wooden chairs and tables, set against a carpeted floor and decorated with framed art on the walls.

  • Healthcare

    A hospital room with two beds separated by a curtain, designed for patient care.

Avamere Heritage Rehab Of Tacoma

Avamere Heritage Rehab Of Tacoma is a nursing home community in Tacoma, WA.

Information last verified:

7411 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98408

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

2.6 from 62 reviews
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Overall Review of Avamere Heritage Rehab Of Tacoma

caveat 22 reviews mention this

Staff responsiveness is mixed

Residents and families describe both helpful staff and long waits for help.

Some reviewers say they encountered caring, friendly staff who were patient and attentive, and several people thank nurses and aides directly for comfort and good care. Others describe delayed response to call buttons, long waits for assistance, and trouble getting pain medication or basic help in a timely way. A few reviews also criticize communication from management, including promises to “check on that” that did not feel reliable.

caveat 24 reviews mention this

Cleanliness and odors draw complaints

Multiple reviewers report unpleasant odors and unclean conditions.

A recurring concern in the reviews is cleanliness, with comments about smells (including urine and feces), dirty floors, and rooms that feel unsanitary. Several reviewers also mention specific examples such as stained or run-down areas, dirty restrooms, and issues after bedwetting or missed changes. On the other hand, a smaller number of positive reviews describe rooms as clean and residents as well tended during visits.

common 14 reviews mention this

Dining quality is disputed

Food quality is described very differently across reviews.

Some reviewers praise meals as hot, better than other facilities, and even describe well-prepared food with options or plated presentation. Others report cold meals, unappetizing items, and diet concerns, including comments tied to diabetes and heart conditions. Reviews also include complaints about medication and care logistics around evenings and meal times, which can shape how families evaluate dining and overall daily routines.

common 10 reviews mention this

Rehab therapy is often positive

Therapy experiences are a standout in several positive reviews.

Several reviews highlight therapy staff, describing physical and occupational therapy as effective and tailored to the individual, with encouragement during exercises. A few reviewers also connect therapy and nursing support to improved condition and comfort, including people who were discharged after rehab. At the same time, other reviewers say expected therapy did not happen as planned, which points to inconsistency in day-to-day delivery.

caveat 19 reviews mention this

Care services and support are debated

Reviews describe both thorough nursing support and serious lapses in care.

Some families say residents received strong nursing attention, including timely comfort care and assistance with daily needs. Others describe problems such as missed checks, soiled bedding for hours, delayed assistance with toileting, and concerns that medications were not handled correctly. The facility offers skilled nursing as its care type, and reviews reflect that families often judge daily safety and follow-through as the most important part of that service.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 89 resident community capacity 89 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Seattle-Tacoma International (19 miles away) Seattle-Tacoma International (19 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

This area of Tacoma, Washington offers a convenient location with easy access to pharmacies such as Walgreens and Costless Pharmacy, as well as recreational marijuana stores for those interested. Nearby restaurants like Park Avenue Tavern and Olive Garden provide a variety of dining options, while places of worship such as Iglesia Ni Cristo and Bethlehem Baptist Church cater to spiritual needs. Physicians at Group Health Hear Center and Hanmi General Medical Clinic are available for medical care, along with several cafes like Panera Bread and Starbucks for socializing or enjoying a cup of coffee. Parks like Sheridan Park offer outdoor recreational opportunities, and transportation options such as the Lakewood Station Sounder train make it easy to get around. For entertainment, theaters like AMC Lakewood Mall 12 and hospitals like MultiCare Regional Cancer Center are within a short distance. Overall, this part of Tacoma provides a well-rounded community with amenities suited for senior living.

Pharmacies

  • Highway 7 Recreational Marijuana Store (0.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (0.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.1 miles)
  • Costless Pharmacy (1.2 miles)
  • Safeway Pharmacy (1.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.9 miles)

Restaurants

  • Park Avenue Tavern (0.4 miles)
  • Taco Bell (1.1 miles)
  • Olive Garden (1.3 miles)
  • Cassidy S Pub (1.9 miles)
  • Tami’s In Tacoma (2.2 miles)
  • BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse (2.4 miles)
  • Taqueria El Antojo (2.4 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Iglesia Ni Cristo (1.2 miles)
  • Bethlehem Baptist Church (2 miles)
  • St Mary's Catholic Church (4 miles)
  • Christ Episcopal Church (5 miles)

Physicians

  • Group Health Hear Center (1.7 miles)
  • Baby Catchers and Beyond (2.4 miles)
  • Hanmi General Medical Clinic (2.5 miles)
  • Liu Beth Beth Liu Md Lakewood (3.5 miles)
  • Oral Surgical Associates (3.6 miles)
  • Maureen A. Mooney, MD (3.7 miles)
  • Cascade Eye & Skin Centers, PC (3.7 miles)

Cafes

  • Panera Bread (2.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.9 miles)
  • Alfred's Cafe (3.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.9 miles)
  • Panera Bread (4 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.9 miles)
  • Dutch Bros Coffee (5.1 miles)

Parks

  • Sheridan Park (3.4 miles)
  • Conservation Park (4.8 miles)

Transportation

  • Lakewood Station Sounder train (3.9 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Lakewood Mall 12 (4.2 miles)
  • Grand Cinema (4.8 miles)

Hospitals

  • MultiCare (4.3 miles)
  • MultiCare Regional Cancer Center - Tacoma (4.8 miles)
  • Group Health Cooperative (5 miles)

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