The 6 Best Tacoma, WA Nursing Homes

There are 318 nursing homes in the state of Washington. Very few are within Tacoma city limits. This can add an extra burden to seniors who need high-quality care since there aren’t many alternatives to choose. We created a list of the best nursing homes in Tacoma to help provide an overview of nursing home options. Some of the facilities only provide skilled nursing care, while others offer rehabilitation, assisted living, and hospice care services.


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Alaska Gardens Health and Rehabilitation Center

Alaska Gardens Health and Rehabilitation Center offers post-acute and long-term care, as well as rehabilitation and hospice services. It can care for complex needs, including pain management, wound care, and restorative nursing.
  • Memory care available
  • Respite care
Start My Search 6220 South Alaska St
Tacoma, WA, 98408

Heartwood Extended Health Care

Heartwood Extended Health Care is a 24-hour skilled nursing center. It accepts Medicare and Medicaid, earning a five-star quality rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
  • Family owned
  • Open since 1974
 Heartwood Extended Health Care
Start My Search 1649 East 72nd St
Tacoma, WA, 98404

Avamere Transitional Care of Puget Sound

Avamere Transitional Care of Puget Sound is a very new facility built in 2016. It staffs physicians, RNs, LPNs, and rehabilitation therapists.
  • Very large 40,000 square foot facility
  • Onsite radiology
 Avamere Transitional Care of Puget Sound
Start My Search 630 S Pearl St
Tacoma, WA, 98465

Park Rose Care Center

Park Rose Care Center is a part of the Regency Pacific Community. It offers skilled nursing and long-term care.
  • Accepts admissions 24/7
  • Respite care available
 Park Rose Care Center
Start My Search 3919 S 19th St
Tacoma, WA, 98405

ManorCare Health Services-Tacoma

ManorCare Health Services-Tacoma offers short-term and long-term residential care, as well as outpatient rehabilitation. It offers private and semi-private rooms.
  • Modality-based rehabilitation equipment
  • Horticulture activities
ManorCare Health Services-Tacoma
Start My Search 5601 S Orchard St
Tacoma, WA, 98409

Franke Tobey Jones

Franke Tobey Jones is a luxury community located near the Tacoma waterfront. It is within walking distance to many cultural activities, restaurants, and museums.
  • English Tudor style apartments
  • Onsite bistro
 Franke Tobey Jones
Start My Search 5340 N Bristol St
Tacoma, WA, 98407

Additional Tacoma Nursing Homes Resources

To help seniors find the resources they need, here are five additional support organization resources in Tacoma:

  • Mid-County Community Center: The Mid-County Community Center hosts community-focused programs. Call 253-531-8412 to see which programs are available.
  • Metro Parks Tacoma – Silver Sneakers: Metro Parks Tacoma – Silver Sneakers is a fitness program for seniors. Call 253-404-3900 to sign up for the program.
  • LeadingAge Washington: LeadingAge Washington is a community development group that promotes education, advocacy, and community building initiatives. Call 253-964-8870 to participate.
  • African American Evening Meal Site: The African American Evening Meal Site tries to make food options available to African-American community members. Call 253-502-2723 for more information.
  • American Cancer Society Discovery Shop – Tacoma, WA: The American Cancer Society Discovery Shop – Tacoma, WA supports cancer research and treatment options. Call 253-759-2823 to get involved.