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Birch Creek Post Acute & Rehabilitation, Tacoma, WA: 1 star rating, fined $19,656 across 1 fine

Birch Creek Post Acute & Rehabilitation in Tacoma, WA is owned by Wash 6 SNF Operations Holdings LLC, is rated 1 of 5 stars by Medicare, and was fined $19,656 across 1 fine in the three years to October 1, 2026. CMS lists 78 health citations from inspections in that time, the latest survey on June 18, 2026, and 3 of them found actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

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Address
5601 S Orchard Street, Tacoma, WA 98409
Overall rating
1 of 5 stars
Health inspection rating
1 of 5
Staffing rating
3 of 5
Quality measure rating
3 of 5
Certified beds
124
Residents per day
115 on average
Ownership type
For profit, limited liability company
Legal business name
Tacoma SNF Operations LLC
Chain
Hill Valley Healthcare, 43 facilities
Fines
$19,656 across 1 fine, three years to October 1, 2026
Payment denials
0
Health citations
78, of which 3 with actual harm or immediate jeopardy
Latest survey
June 18, 2026
CMS Certification Number
505289
On Care Compare
Medicare Care Compare

Fines and payment denials

Every fine and payment denial CMS lists for this facility in the three years, newest first.

DateTypeFine amountDenial startsDenial daysSource
March 13, 2026Fine$19,656Not listeddata.cms.gov

Recent health citations

Citations from health inspections, newest first.

Survey dateTagWhat CMS citedScope and severityStatusCorrected onSource
June 18, 2026F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJuly 23, 2026data.cms.gov
June 18, 2026F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJuly 23, 2026data.cms.gov
June 18, 2026F571Limit the charges against residents' personal funds for items or services for which payment is made under Medicare or Medicaid.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJuly 23, 2026data.cms.gov
May 6, 2026F552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJuly 17, 2026data.cms.gov
March 26, 2026F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.G: isolated, actual harmCorrectedApril 21, 2026data.cms.gov
March 26, 2026F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.G: isolated, actual harmCorrectedApril 21, 2026data.cms.gov
March 26, 2026F726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 21, 2026data.cms.gov
March 13, 2026F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 21, 2026data.cms.gov
March 13, 2026F803Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 21, 2026data.cms.gov
March 13, 2026F791Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 21, 2026data.cms.gov
March 13, 2026F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 21, 2026data.cms.gov
March 13, 2026F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 21, 2026data.cms.gov
March 13, 2026F693Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 21, 2026data.cms.gov
March 13, 2026F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 21, 2026data.cms.gov
March 13, 2026F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 21, 2026data.cms.gov
March 13, 2026F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 21, 2026data.cms.gov
March 13, 2026F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 21, 2026data.cms.gov
March 13, 2026F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 21, 2026data.cms.gov
March 13, 2026F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 21, 2026data.cms.gov
March 13, 2026F645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesE: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 21, 2026data.cms.gov
March 13, 2026F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 21, 2026data.cms.gov
March 13, 2026F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 5, 2026data.cms.gov
March 13, 2026F605Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 21, 2026data.cms.gov
March 13, 2026F584Honor 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: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 21, 2026data.cms.gov
March 13, 2026F582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 21, 2026data.cms.gov
March 13, 2026F578Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 21, 2026data.cms.gov
November 19, 2025F744Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedDecember 22, 2025data.cms.gov
November 19, 2025F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedDecember 22, 2025data.cms.gov
August 11, 2025F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedAugust 25, 2025data.cms.gov
July 10, 2025F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedAugust 29, 2025data.cms.gov
June 30, 2025F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedAugust 12, 2025data.cms.gov
June 30, 2025F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedAugust 12, 2025data.cms.gov
March 14, 2025F887Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 21, 2025data.cms.gov
March 14, 2025F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 21, 2025data.cms.gov
March 14, 2025F881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 21, 2025data.cms.gov
March 14, 2025F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 21, 2025data.cms.gov
March 14, 2025F758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 21, 2025data.cms.gov
March 14, 2025F757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 21, 2025data.cms.gov
March 14, 2025F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 21, 2025data.cms.gov
March 14, 2025F693Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 21, 2025data.cms.gov
March 14, 2025F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 21, 2025data.cms.gov
March 14, 2025F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 21, 2025data.cms.gov
March 14, 2025F688Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 21, 2025data.cms.gov
March 14, 2025F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 21, 2025data.cms.gov
March 14, 2025F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 21, 2025data.cms.gov
March 14, 2025F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 21, 2025data.cms.gov
March 14, 2025F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 21, 2025data.cms.gov
March 14, 2025F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 21, 2025data.cms.gov
March 14, 2025F655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedE: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 21, 2025data.cms.gov
March 14, 2025F645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesE: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 21, 2025data.cms.gov
March 14, 2025F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 21, 2025data.cms.gov
March 14, 2025F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 21, 2025data.cms.gov
March 14, 2025F584Honor 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: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 21, 2025data.cms.gov
March 14, 2025F578Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 21, 2025data.cms.gov
March 14, 2025F561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 21, 2025data.cms.gov
March 14, 2025F552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 21, 2025data.cms.gov
November 1, 2024F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedDecember 10, 2024data.cms.gov
October 28, 2024F851Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 6, 2024data.cms.gov
July 15, 2024F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedAugust 6, 2024data.cms.gov
July 10, 2024F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedAugust 6, 2024data.cms.gov
July 10, 2024F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedAugust 6, 2024data.cms.gov
July 10, 2024F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedAugust 6, 2024data.cms.gov
May 23, 2024F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJuly 2, 2024data.cms.gov
May 23, 2024F806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJuly 2, 2024data.cms.gov
May 23, 2024F790Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJuly 2, 2024data.cms.gov
May 23, 2024F757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJuly 2, 2024data.cms.gov
May 23, 2024F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJuly 2, 2024data.cms.gov
May 23, 2024F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.C: widespread, minimal harm potentialCorrectedJuly 2, 2024data.cms.gov
May 23, 2024F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJuly 2, 2024data.cms.gov
May 23, 2024F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJuly 2, 2024data.cms.gov
May 23, 2024F676Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJuly 2, 2024data.cms.gov
May 23, 2024F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJuly 2, 2024data.cms.gov
May 23, 2024F625Notify 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.B: pattern, minimal harm potentialCorrectedJuly 2, 2024data.cms.gov
May 23, 2024F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.B: pattern, minimal harm potentialCorrectedJuly 2, 2024data.cms.gov
May 23, 2024F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJuly 2, 2024data.cms.gov
May 23, 2024F565Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJuly 2, 2024data.cms.gov
March 22, 2024F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.G: isolated, actual harmCorrectedApril 30, 2024data.cms.gov
March 22, 2024F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 30, 2024data.cms.gov

Owners and managers

Organizations CMS lists as owners or managers of this facility, as CMS names them. CMS also lists 4 individual or personal trusts (2 managers, 2 officers, directors or trustees). Their names are not shown on this page.

OrganizationRoleShareSinceSource
Wash 6 SNF Operations Holdings LLCDirect owner100%February 8, 2023data.cms.gov
Gig Harbor SNF Operations Manager LLCOperational or managerial controlNot listedApril 1, 2023data.cms.gov

Also on SpecStream

Updated November 7, 2026. Read from CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing homes. Open data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (US government work). Fines and citations are as CMS lists them on the date this page was read and can change after an appeal. The CMS files are joined on the CMS Certification Number. CMS gives owners no ID, so an owner page groups facilities by the owner name as CMS spells it. Names of individual owners and managers are not shown. This page uses CMS data and is not endorsed or certified by CMS. Free to reuse with credit to SpecStream under CC BY 4.0. Spot a wrong value? Write to [email protected] with the link to this page.