Overall Review of Tacoma Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
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Staff compassion and professionalism stand out
Residents and families frequently describe staff as caring, kind, and professional.
Across many reviews, people describe nurses, CNAs, and social services as respectful and supportive, with repeated mentions of staff going âabove and beyond.â Several reviewers also highlight responsiveness to questions, communication with families, and help during transitions like discharge planning. A smaller number of reviews are much more negative about care and communication, but the majority of themes point to professionalism and kindness.
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In-house therapy gets credit
Many reviews credit the on-site rehab team for steady progress.
Residents and families often point to physical therapy as a strength, with mentions of therapists being patient, knowledgeable, and effective. Some reviewers describe improved mobility after treatment and appreciate the in-house rehab programs. A few reviews raise concerns about follow-through on therapy timing, but therapy quality is still a recurring positive theme.
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Cleanliness is a mixed picture
Some residents report cleanliness problems alongside other accounts of a well-kept building.
Several reviews say the facility is clean, well-maintained, and organized, including comments about cleanliness and âwell-keptâ conditions. Other reviews describe the building as dirty or unkempt and mention persistent issues that affected comfort and trust. One theme that appears in both directions is that the experience can vary by unit or shift, which helps explain why cleanliness reviews do not line up.
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Food quality and consistency vary
Food is frequently described as inconsistent in quality and service.
Reviews include both positive and negative comments about meals, with some people saying the food was good or okay. Others describe meals as cold, needing reheating, lacking variety, or not matching dietary expectations, including concerns that diabetics were not consistently served appropriately. Even when the overall care is praised, food is one of the more common factors mentioned as needing improvement.
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Call light and urgency are challenged
A recurring complaint involves delays and urgency with help requests.
Some reviews report slow call light response, especially at night or around shift changes, and describe situations where help was not provided quickly enough. There are also accounts of medication errors and communication breakdowns that add to concerns about urgency. Other reviews contradict this by describing attentive, helpful staff, but the negative âwait for helpâ theme appears often enough to treat as a caveat.
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Nearby essentials are within a few miles
The surrounding area includes common restaurants, clinics, and pharmacy options nearby.
For visitors, the listingâs nearby places include familiar options such as restaurants and pharmacies within about a mile to a little over two miles in multiple categories. There are also physician and clinic options in the same radius, which may be useful when coordinating visits and appointments. The reviews do not consistently discuss location convenience, so this is best read as a practical context detail rather than a repeatedly praised feature.
How we summarize
We summarize when many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.
Features
Housing
150 resident community capacity
Types of Care
Skilled Nursing Facility
Amenities
Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Transportation
Seattle-Tacoma International (21 miles away)
Community operated transportation
Transportation arrangement
Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments
Care Services
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Dining
Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions
Activities
Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services
Fitness programs
Planned day trips
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities
Videos
Nearby Places of Interest
This part of Tacoma, Washington offers a variety of amenities and services that may be appealing for seniors looking to relocate. With several restaurants, cafes, pharmacies, and medical facilities in close proximity, residents can easily access essential resources. Additionally, the presence of places of worship provides opportunities for spiritual engagement. The area also features parks and theaters for recreational activities and entertainment. For healthcare needs, there are hospitals and physicians nearby for convenient access to medical care. Overall, this neighborhood offers a convenient and well-rounded environment for senior living with a range of services and facilities readily available.
Restaurants
Black Bear Diner Lakewood (0.9 miles)
McDonald's (1 miles)
Olive Garden (1.7 miles)
Park Avenue Tavern (1.9 miles)
Chick-Fil-A (2.1 miles)
Rush Bowls (2.2 miles)
Hans's Place (2.2 miles)
Physicians
Hanmi General Medical Clinic (0.9 miles)
Group Health Hear Center (2.4 miles)
Liu Beth Beth Liu Md Lakewood (2.5 miles)
Oral Surgical Associates (2.6 miles)
Pacific Medical Prosthetics and Orthotics (3 miles)
Cascade Eye & Skin Centers, PC (3.3 miles)
Maureen A. Mooney, MD (3.3 miles)
Places of Worship
Iglesia Ni Cristo (1.6 miles)
St Mary's Catholic Church (2.8 miles)
Bethlehem Baptist Church (4 miles)
Pharmacies
Walgreens (1.6 miles)
Highway 7 Recreational Marijuana Store (2.1 miles)
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150 resident community capacity
Skilled Nursing Facility
Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Seattle-Tacoma International (21 miles away)
Community operated transportation
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Concierge services
Planned day trips
Spacious, well-maintained rooms with friendly staff and quality dining.
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