BIRCH CREEK POST ACUTE & REHABILITATION

5601 S ORCHARD STREET, TACOMA, WA 98409 · CCN 505289 · 124 certified beds · Data as of 2026-07-01

CMS overall1 of 5CMS inspections1 of 5CMS staffing3 of 5CMS quality3 of 5

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State inspectors recorded 3 citation(s) in the last three years where CMS determined a resident was actually harmed.

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Serious inspection findings

2026-03-26 — ACTUAL HARM (tag F0689, severity G)

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

2026-03-26 — ACTUAL HARM (tag F0690, severity G)

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

2024-03-22 — ACTUAL HARM (tag F0684, severity G)

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Staffing, from payroll records

Nursing hours / resident / day

3.36

state median 3.78

Weekend staffing gap

−5%

fewer nursing hours on weekends · state median −9%

RN hours / resident / day

0.41

registered nurses only

Contract (agency) staff

12%

share of all nursing hours

Nursing staff turnover

52%

per year, per CMS

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal, 2026Q1, 90 reported days — actual payroll data, not the facility's own estimates.

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Penalties and enforcement

1 enforcement action(s), totaling $30,240 in fines.

Date	Type	Amount
2026-03-13	Fine	$30,240

Ownership

Ownership type: For profit - Limited Liability company. Part of the HILL VALLEY HEALTHCARE chain.

Other facilities under the same ownership, with their CMS overall ratings:

OAKWOOD SNF LLC (MIDDLE RIVER, MD) — CMS overall1 of 5
LAURELHURST POST ACUTE & REHABILITATION (PORTLAND, OR) — CMS overall2 of 5
Mt. Tabor Health & Rehabilitation (PORTLAND, OR) — CMS overall2 of 5
THE MCKENDREE POST ACUTE & REHABILITATION (HERMITAGE, TN) — CMS overall1 of 5
GEORGE WASHINGTON HEALTH & REHABILITATION (ALEXANDRIA, VA) — CMS overall3 of 5
LAKESIDE HEALTH & REHABILITATION (RICHMOND, VA) — CMS overall2 of 5
OAKWOOD HEALTH AND REHAB CENTER (BEDFORD, VA) — CMS overall2 of 5
TATE SPRINGS HEALTH & REHAB (LYNCHBURG, VA) — CMS overall4 of 5

Full citation history

By severity: No harm, potential for minimal harm: 3 · Actual harm: 3 · Potential for more than minimal harm: 69

Survey date	Tag	Category	Severity	Corrected
2026-05-06	F0552	Resident Rights Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2026-03-26	F0689	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	G	not recorded
2026-03-26	F0690	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	G	not recorded
2026-03-26	F0726	Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2026-03-13	F0578	Resident Rights Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2026-03-13	F0582	Resident Rights Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2026-03-13	F0584	Resident Rights Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2026-03-13	F0605	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2026-03-13	F0610	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2026-03-13	F0641	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2026-03-13	F0645	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2026-03-13	F0656	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2026-03-13	F0657	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2026-03-13	F0684	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2026-03-13	F0686	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2026-03-13	F0689	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2026-03-13	F0692	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2026-03-13	F0693	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2026-03-13	F0695	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2026-03-13	F0697	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2026-03-13	F0791	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2026-03-13	F0803	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	F	not recorded
2026-03-13	F0812	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	F	not recorded
2025-11-19	F0610	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-11-19	F0744	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2025-08-11	F0689	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-07-10	F0692	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2025-06-30	F0609	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2025-06-30	F0610	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-03-14	F0552	Resident Rights Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-03-14	F0561	Resident Rights Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-03-14	F0578	Resident Rights Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2025-03-14	F0584	Resident Rights Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-03-14	F0607	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-03-14	F0609	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-03-14	F0645	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2025-03-14	F0655	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2025-03-14	F0656	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2025-03-14	F0657	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2025-03-14	F0658	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-03-14	F0677	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-03-14	F0684	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-03-14	F0688	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-03-14	F0689	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2025-03-14	F0692	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-03-14	F0693	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-03-14	F0695	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-03-14	F0757	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-03-14	F0758	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-03-14	F0812	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	F	not recorded
2025-03-14	F0881	Infection Control Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2025-03-14	F0883	Infection Control Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2025-03-14	F0887	Infection Control Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2024-11-01	F0684	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-10-28	F0851	Administration Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-07-15	F0686	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-07-10	F0610	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-07-10	F0657	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-07-10	F0684	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2024-05-23	F0565	Resident Rights Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-05-23	F0609	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-05-23	F0623	Resident Rights Deficiencies	B	not recorded
2024-05-23	F0625	Resident Rights Deficiencies	B	not recorded
2024-05-23	F0658	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-05-23	F0676	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-05-23	F0677	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2024-05-23	F0695	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2024-05-23	F0755	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	C	not recorded
2024-05-23	F0756	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2024-05-23	F0757	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2024-05-23	F0790	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2024-05-23	F0806	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2024-05-23	F0880	Infection Control Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2024-03-22	F0610	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-03-22	F0684	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	G	not recorded

Sources: CMS Provider Information, Health Deficiencies, Penalties, and Ownership datasets (data.cms.gov/provider-data), processed 2026-07-01; CMS Payroll-Based Journal daily staffing. Find this facility on Care Compare: search “BIRCH CREEK POST ACUTE & REHABILITATION, TACOMA” at medicare.gov/care-compare.