Heron's Key
Scout 100Gig Harbor, WA · 30 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Moderate availability
One of Gig Harbor's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $12,540–$15,810/mo
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Alaska Gardens Health and Rehabilitation
6220 South Alaska Street, Tacoma, WA 98408 · Pierce County
1.0CMS overall rating(253) 476-5300
29
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Availability outlook● Fills quickly
Typically 90% full (111 of 123 beds occupied on an average day).
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Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
A low federal rating — review the details closely
Alaska Gardens Health and Rehabilitation is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Tacoma, WA, with 123 certified beds and an average of about 111 residents per day. It operates as part of the Evergreen Healthcare Group network.
Medicare rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall — below the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 1/5 on health inspections, 2/5 on staffing, 4/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.86 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.41 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 54.4%, higher than the ~52% national average. On the safety record, CMS notes 17 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 3 federal fines totaling $196,648 in the recent record.
Strengths
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Below-average 1-star overall CMS rating
- •Below-average health-inspection rating
- •Below-average nurse staffing (3.86 hrs/resident/day)
- •17 deficiencies at last survey
- •$196,648 in federal fines
Best for: Families considering this community should tour in person, request the latest survey, and weigh it against higher-rated Tacoma options — our advisors can help you compare.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 123
- Avg. residents/day
- 111
- Ownership
- For profit - Individual
- Part of a chain
- Evergreen Healthcare Group
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 505483
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Pricing & cost
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $12,540–$15,810/mo (median $13,790) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Tacoma prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 3.86
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.41
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 54.4%
- National avg ≈ 52%
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 17
- Federal fines
- 3 ($196,648)
- Total penalties
- 3
- Last standard survey
- 2026-05-07
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Both
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (64 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2026-05-07Severity E — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
2026-05-07Severity E — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies
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, compar…
2026-05-07Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
2026-05-07Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
2026-05-07Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
2026-05-07Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
2026-05-07Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
2026-05-07Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Penalty history
Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-29 | Fine | $12,438 |
| 2025-01-22 | Fine | $157,934 |
| 2023-08-17 | Fine | $26,276 |
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
Location
6220 South Alaska Street, Tacoma, WA
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
Reviews & reputation
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Alaska Gardens Health and Rehabilitation
How much does Alaska Gardens Health and Rehabilitation cost?
Alaska Gardens Health and Rehabilitation does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Tacoma, WA area typically runs $12,540–$15,810 per month (median $13,790, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Alaska Gardens Health and Rehabilitation's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Alaska Gardens Health and Rehabilitation 1 out of 5 stars overall, including 1/5 for health inspections, 2/5 for staffing, 4/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Alaska Gardens Health and Rehabilitation?
Staff provide about 3.86 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 54.4% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Alaska Gardens Health and Rehabilitation?
Alaska Gardens Health and Rehabilitation has 64 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2026-05-07). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Alaska Gardens Health and Rehabilitation have availability?
Typically 90% full (111 of 123 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Alaska Gardens Health and Rehabilitation offer?
Alaska Gardens Health and Rehabilitation in Tacoma, WA offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 123 beds.
The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you
Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.
- Move-ins take time: assessments, paperwork, and preparation typically run 2–6 weeks in Tacoma.
- The best communities fill first: top-rated communities often run a waitlist — touring early holds your place in line.
- Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.
Your next steps — this week
- 1Confirm the fitCheck the inspection record and staffing data on this page against your loved one's needs.
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- 3Tour 2–3 communitiesCompare this community against two alternatives. Ask about staff turnover, all-in monthly cost, and care-plan changes.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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