Avalon Healthcare Tacoma

For profit - Limited Liability company  ·  7411 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98408  ·  See home’s Medicare page

Affiliated With Avalon Health Care
People or companies with an ownership interest in or managerial control of this home, according to CMS data.
4.42
Nurse hours/resident/day
Reported total nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
State Average: 4.4
47.1%
Nurse turnover
The percentage of nursing staff who stopped working at the home over a 12-month period.
State Average: 45.4%
81
Certified beds
Qualifying beds in the certified provider or supplier facility.
53
Average residents/day
Average number of residents based on daily census.
Direct owners are the layer of ownership closest to the nursing home while indirect owners have a stake in the nursing home but are further removed, like a company that owns the direct owner of a home. All owners listed below are people or companies who have at least a 5% stake in the nursing home. Entities with “managerial control” are those who conduct the day-to-day operations of the nursing home.
Direct owners
No direct owner information
Indirect owners
No indirect owner information
Managerial control
Avalon Care Center Tacoma, L.L.C. since Aug, 2024
Avalon Health Care Management INC since Aug, 2024
Alan Hash since Mar, 2025
Martina Irwin since Mar, 2025
Hyrum Kirton since Aug, 2024
Cheryl Kubu since Dec, 2025
Floyd Sekeramayi since Mar, 2025
Lynn Siedenstrang since Mar, 2025
Laura Stengel since Mar, 2025
Managing employee(s)
No information available
Direct Ownership Interest
Avalon Care Center Tacoma, L.L.C. since Aug, 2024
Multicare Health System since Aug, 2024
Indirect Ownership Interest
Avalon Holdco Equities, L.L.C. since Apr, 2026
Hyrum A Kirton Individual Tr since Oct, 2025
K Team LLC since Oct, 2025
Spencer K Kirton Individual Tr since Oct, 2025
The Byron A Kirton Individual Tr since Oct, 2025
Byron Kirton since Oct, 2025
Hyrum Kirton since Oct, 2025
Spencer Kirton since Oct, 2025
Managing Control Governing Body
David Dangerfield since Mar, 2012
Martina Irwin since Mar, 2025
Byron Kirton since Mar, 2025
Hyrum Kirton since Aug, 2024
Spencer Kirton since Mar, 2025
Ryan Nelson since Mar, 2025
Robert Woltil since Mar, 2025
Corporate Director
Hyrum Kirton since Aug, 2024
Corporate Officer
Hyrum Kirton since Aug, 2024
Ryan Nelson since Oct, 2024
Adp Of The Snf
Avalon Care Center Tacoma, L.L.C. since Aug, 2024
Avalon Health Care INC
Avalon Health Care Management INC since Apr, 2026
Avalon Holdco Equities, L.L.C. since Apr, 2026
Avalon Holding INC since Mar, 2025
Hyrum A Kirton Individual Tr since Oct, 2025
K Team LLC since Oct, 2024
Multicare Health System since Aug, 2024
Spencer K Kirton Individual Tr since Oct, 2025
The Byron A Kirton Individual Tr since Oct, 2025
Byron Kirton since Oct, 2025
Hyrum Kirton since Aug, 2024
Spencer Kirton since Oct, 2025
Cheryl Kubu since Dec, 2025
Floyd Sekeramayi since Sep, 2025

Inspection Reports

Inspection reports document deficiencies, which are nursing homes’ failures to meet care requirements. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services releases the last three standard inspection reports, as well as the last 36 months of complaint and infection-control reports.
82

total deficiencies

7

infection-related deficiencies

This home violated federal standards protecting residents from the spread of infections.

Mar 6, 2026
Complaint report
1 deficiency
D

Quality of Life and Care Deficiency — F0684
Failure to: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident's preferences and goals.
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Few people affected
Seriousness
D

Jul 30, 2025
Standard report
24 deficiencies
(3 infection)

This report includes a citation for violating federal standards protecting residents from the spread of infections.

$24,814 Fine
D

to F
F

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiency — F0804
Failure to: Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Many people affected
Seriousness
F

Resident Rights Deficiency — F0582
Failure to: Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Some people affected
Seriousness
E

Resident Rights Deficiency — F0584
Failure to: 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.
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Some people affected
Seriousness
E

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiency — F0604
Failure to: Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Some people affected
Seriousness
E

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiency — F0645
Failure to: PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Some people affected
Seriousness
E

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiency — F0656
Failure to: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Some people affected
Seriousness
E

Pharmacy Service Deficiency — F0757
Failure to: Ensure each resident's drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Some people affected
Seriousness
E

Quality of Life and Care Deficiency — F0791
Failure to: Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Some people affected
Seriousness
E

Infection Control Deficiency — F0881
Failure to: Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Some people affected
Seriousness
E

Infection Control Deficiency — F0883
Failure to: Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Some people affected
Seriousness
E

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiency — F0605
Failure to: Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Few people affected
Seriousness
D

Resident Rights Deficiency — F0628
Failure to: Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Few people affected
Seriousness
D

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiency — F0637
Failure to: Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Few people affected
Seriousness
D

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiency — F0641
Failure to: Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Few people affected
Seriousness
D

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiency — F0657
Failure to: Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Few people affected
Seriousness
D

Quality of Life and Care Deficiency — F0679
Failure to: Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Few people affected
Seriousness
D

Quality of Life and Care Deficiency — F0684
Failure to: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident's preferences and goals.
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Few people affected
Seriousness
D

Quality of Life and Care Deficiency — F0686
Failure to: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Few people affected
Seriousness
D

Quality of Life and Care Deficiency — F0689
Failure to: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Few people affected
Seriousness
D

Quality of Life and Care Deficiency — F0692
Failure to: Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Few people affected
Seriousness
D

Quality of Life and Care Deficiency — F0693
Failure to: Ensure 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.
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Few people affected
Seriousness
D

Quality of Life and Care Deficiency — F0790
Failure to: Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Few people affected
Seriousness
D

Infection Control Deficiency — F0880
Failure to: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Few people affected
Seriousness
D

Environmental Deficiency — F0919
Failure to: Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Few people affected
Seriousness
D

May 7, 2025
Complaint report
1 deficiency
E

Quality of Life and Care Deficiency — F0689
Failure to: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Some people affected
Seriousness
E

Mar 11, 2025
Complaint report
3 deficiencies
D

to E
E

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiency — F0660
Failure to: Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Some people affected
Seriousness
E

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiency — F0807
Failure to: Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Some people affected
Seriousness
E

Quality of Life and Care Deficiency — F0677
Failure to: Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Few people affected
Seriousness
D

Dec 30, 2024
Complaint report
1 deficiency
G

Quality of Life and Care Deficiency — F0689
Failure to: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity
Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy
Scope
Few people affected
Seriousness
G

Oct 9, 2024
Standard report
32 deficiencies
(3 infection)

This report includes a citation for violating federal standards protecting residents from the spread of infections.

D

to F
F

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiency — F0804
Failure to: Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Many people affected
Seriousness
F

Resident Rights Deficiency — F0565
Failure to: Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Some people affected
Seriousness
E

Resident Rights Deficiency — F0567
Failure to: Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Some people affected
Seriousness
E

Resident Rights Deficiency — F0568
Failure to: Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Some people affected
Seriousness
E

Resident Rights Deficiency — F0584
Failure to: 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.
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Some people affected
Seriousness
E

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiency — F0656
Failure to: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Some people affected
Seriousness
E

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiency — F0657
Failure to: Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Some people affected
Seriousness
E

Quality of Life and Care Deficiency — F0684
Failure to: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident's preferences and goals.
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Some people affected
Seriousness
E

Pharmacy Service Deficiency — F0757
Failure to: Ensure each resident's drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Some people affected
Seriousness
E

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiency — F0808
Failure to: Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Some people affected
Seriousness
E

Infection Control Deficiency — F0881
Failure to: Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Some people affected
Seriousness
E

Infection Control Deficiency — F0883
Failure to: Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Some people affected
Seriousness
E

Infection Control Deficiency — F0887
Failure to: Educate 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.
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Some people affected
Seriousness
E

Resident Rights Deficiency — F0550
Failure to: Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Few people affected
Seriousness
D

Resident Rights Deficiency — F0561
Failure to: Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Few people affected
Seriousness
D

Resident Rights Deficiency — F0585
Failure to: Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Few people affected
Seriousness
D

Resident Rights Deficiency — F0623
Failure to: Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Few people affected
Seriousness
D

Resident Rights Deficiency — F0625
Failure to: 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.
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Few people affected
Seriousness
D

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiency — F0641
Failure to: Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Few people affected
Seriousness
D

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiency — F0644
Failure to: Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Few people affected
Seriousness
D

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiency — F0645
Failure to: PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Few people affected
Seriousness
D

Quality of Life and Care Deficiency — F0677
Failure to: Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Few people affected
Seriousness
D

Quality of Life and Care Deficiency — F0679
Failure to: Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Few people affected
Seriousness
D

Quality of Life and Care Deficiency — F0686
Failure to: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Few people affected
Seriousness
D

Quality of Life and Care Deficiency — F0688
Failure to: Provide 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.
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Few people affected
Seriousness
D

Quality of Life and Care Deficiency — F0689
Failure to: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Few people affected
Seriousness
D

Quality of Life and Care Deficiency — F0692
Failure to: Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Few people affected
Seriousness
D

Quality of Life and Care Deficiency — F0695
Failure to: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Few people affected
Seriousness
D

Pharmacy Service Deficiency — F0756
Failure to: Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Few people affected
Seriousness
D

Pharmacy Service Deficiency — F0758
Failure to: Implement 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.
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Few people affected
Seriousness
D

Pharmacy Service Deficiency — F0761
Failure to: 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.
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Few people affected
Seriousness
D

Quality of Life and Care Deficiency — F0791
Failure to: Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Few people affected
Seriousness
D

Jan 26, 2024
Complaint report
1 deficiency
D

Quality of Life and Care Deficiency — F0684
Failure to: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident's preferences and goals.
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Few people affected
Seriousness
D

Nov 9, 2023
Standard report
17 deficiencies
C

to E
E

Resident Rights Deficiency — F0565
Failure to: Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Some people affected
Seriousness
E

Resident Rights Deficiency — F0584
Failure to: 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.
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Some people affected
Seriousness
E

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiency — F0656
Failure to: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Some people affected
Seriousness
E

Pharmacy Service Deficiency — F0756
Failure to: Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Some people affected
Seriousness
E

Pharmacy Service Deficiency — F0757
Failure to: Ensure each resident's drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Some people affected
Seriousness
E

Pharmacy Service Deficiency — F0758
Failure to: Implement 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.
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Some people affected
Seriousness
E

Pharmacy Service Deficiency — F0761
Failure to: 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.
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Some people affected
Seriousness
E

Resident Rights Deficiency — F0552
Failure to: Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Few people affected
Seriousness
D

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiency — F0655
Failure to: Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Few people affected
Seriousness
D

Quality of Life and Care Deficiency — F0684
Failure to: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident's preferences and goals.
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Few people affected
Seriousness
D

Quality of Life and Care Deficiency — F0686
Failure to: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Few people affected
Seriousness
D

Quality of Life and Care Deficiency — F0695
Failure to: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Few people affected
Seriousness
D

Quality of Life and Care Deficiency — F0698
Failure to: Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Few people affected
Seriousness
D

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiency — F0732
Failure to: Post nurse staffing information every day.
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Few people affected
Seriousness
D

Resident Rights Deficiency — F0625
Failure to: 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.
Severity
No actual harm, with potential for minimal harm
Scope
Many people affected
Seriousness
C

Administration Deficiency — F0847
Failure to: Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
Severity
No actual harm, with potential for minimal harm
Scope
Many people affected
Seriousness
C

Administration Deficiency — F0848
Failure to: Provide a neutral and fair arbitration process and agree to arbitrator and venue.
Severity
No actual harm, with potential for minimal harm
Scope
Many people affected
Seriousness
C

Nov 3, 2023
Complaint report
1 deficiency
D

Resident Rights Deficiency — F0584
Failure to: 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.
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Few people affected
Seriousness
D

Sep 1, 2023
Complaint report
1 deficiency
(1 infection)

This report includes a citation for violating federal standards protecting residents from the spread of infections.

E

Infection Control Deficiency — F0880
Failure to: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Some people affected
Seriousness
E

Penalties

A nursing home receives a penalty, either a fine or payment suspensions, when it has a serious health citation or fails to fix a citation. Fines may be imposed once per citation or regularly until the nursing home corrects the citation. Fines not associated with inspection reports can include fines for not reporting COVID-19 data or not complying with infection-control requirements. Payment suspensions are when the government stops payments to the nursing home until an issue is fixed. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services releases the last three years of penalty information.
$24.8K

total fines

Jul 30, 2025