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The Oaks At Lakewood
11411 Bridgeport Way, Tacoma, WA 98499
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Certified for 80 beds, The Oaks At Lakewood serves Tacoma in Pierce County, Washington and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1989.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the Washington median of 3; the health inspection rating is 5, staffing 4 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 28 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (3, 14, 11 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 35.0 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 50.0.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.1 hours per resident per day (0.5 RN), close to the Washington median of 4.1; nursing staff turnover is 28.6%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Pierce Co. median | Washington median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 28 | 53 | 46 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 35.0 | 54.0 | 50.0 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.1 | 4.3 | 4.1 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.5 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 28.6% | 43.2% | 43.2% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $24,814 | $17,388 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (21 in the county, 193 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Washington average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 29 Jan 2026, 22 Oct 2024.
Severity mix: D ×21 E ×5 C ×2
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jan 2026 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | E | Standard survey | 13 Feb 2026 |
| 29 Jan 2026 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 13 Feb 2026 |
| 29 Jan 2026 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | C | Standard survey | 13 Feb 2026 |
| 22 Oct 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 26 Nov 2024 |
| 22 Oct 2024 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | D | Standard survey | 26 Nov 2024 |
| 22 Oct 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 26 Nov 2024 |
| 22 Oct 2024 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 26 Nov 2024 |
| 22 Oct 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 26 Nov 2024 |
| 22 Oct 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 26 Nov 2024 |
| 22 Oct 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 26 Nov 2024 |
| 22 Oct 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 26 Nov 2024 |
| 22 Oct 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 26 Nov 2024 |
| 22 Oct 2024 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 26 Nov 2024 |
| 22 Oct 2024 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 26 Nov 2024 |
| 22 Oct 2024 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D | Standard survey | 26 Nov 2024 |
| 22 Oct 2024 | F0790 | Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident. | D | Standard survey | 26 Nov 2024 |
| 22 Oct 2024 | F0791 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D | Standard survey | 26 Nov 2024 |
| 8 Dec 2023 | F0625 | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | E | Standard survey | 12 Jan 2024 |
| 8 Dec 2023 | F0685 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | E | Standard survey | 12 Jan 2024 |
| 8 Dec 2023 | F0847 | Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse. | E | Standard survey | 12 Jan 2024 |
| 8 Dec 2023 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Jan 2024 |
| 8 Dec 2023 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 12 Jan 2024 |
| 8 Dec 2023 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 12 Jan 2024 |
| 8 Dec 2023 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 12 Jan 2024 |
| 8 Dec 2023 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 12 Jan 2024 |
| 8 Dec 2023 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 12 Jan 2024 |
| 8 Dec 2023 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 12 Jan 2024 |
| 8 Dec 2023 | F0848 | Provide a neutral and fair arbitration process and agree to arbitrator and venue. | C | Standard survey | 12 Jan 2024 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Washington average. Turnover: nursing staff 28.6%, RNs 33.3%; 1 administrator left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Washington median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 14.7% | 13.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.0% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.0% | 2.1% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.6% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 9.1% | 16.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 6.6% | 3.7% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 7.0% | 14.1% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, limited liability company. Legal business name: American Lake Healthcare Inc. Chain: The Ensign Group (342 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caretrust Gp LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2021 |
| Caretrust Reit Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2021 |
| Ctr Partnership LP | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2021 |
| Ensign Services Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/25/2021 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Pierce County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heron'S Key | Gig Harbor | 30 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 19 | 63.3 | $15K | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Life Care Center of South Hill | Puyallup | 100 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 29 | 29.0 | $17K | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Rainier Rehabilitation | Puyallup | 117 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4.3 | — | 12 Aug 2025 |
| Tacoma Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | Tacoma | 150 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 19 | 12.7 | $36K | 22 Jun 2026 |
| Avamere Transitional Care of Puget Sound | Tacoma | 60 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 45 | 75.0 | $23K | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Cottesmore of Life Care | Gig Harbor | 108 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 38 | 35.2 | $30K | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Agility Health and Rehabilitation | University Place | 120 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 41 | 34.2 | — | 9 Jun 2026 |
| Eliseo | Tacoma | 187 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 53 | 28.3 | — | 22 Apr 2026 |
All 21 facilities in Pierce County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has The Oaks At Lakewood been cited for?
28 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Washington median is 46 per facility.
Has The Oaks At Lakewood been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at The Oaks At Lakewood compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.1 hours per resident per day against a Washington median of 4.1 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates The Oaks At Lakewood?
It is part of the The Ensign Group chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was The Oaks At Lakewood last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 29 Jan 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 29 Jan 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.