FPoor · score 26/100 · #166 of 191 in Washington
Birch Creek Post Acute & Rehabilitation
5601 S Orchard Street, Tacoma, WA 98409 · 124 certified beds · For profit - Limited Liability company
Staffing 3.7 nurse hours per resident-daybelow median in Washington
28 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 200)bottom quarter
$30,240 in fines in 3 years
Why Birch Creek Post Acute & Rehabilitation is graded F
Each metric below is percentile-ranked against Washington nursing homes in the same size band (large, 124 beds), then weighted. The score is the weighted sum; A ≥ 72, B ≥ 58, C ≥ 42, D ≥ 28, F below. Nothing here can be edited or paid for.
Birch Creek Post Acute & Rehabilitation at a Glance
F
26/100
Nurse staffing · weight 30Total nurse hours per resident per day, as reported to CMS (PBJ). Raw: 3.74 h.
25<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Health inspections · weight 30Health deficiencies cited at the last standard survey and complaint surveys, weighted by severity. Raw: 200.
21<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Quality measures · weight 25CMS quality-measure rating: falls, pressure ulcers, rehospitalisation, antipsychotic use. Raw: 3.
12<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Penalties · weight 15Fines and payment denials in the last three years. Raw: $30,240 fines, 0 denials.
64<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>CMS overall star ratingMedicare's own 1–5 rating, shown for reference; not part of our grade.
1/5Data: CMS Care Compare, as of Aug 1, 2026 · graded Sep 11, 2026 · peer group: Washington, large facilities · CMS record 505289 · How we grade.
Facility details
Address5601 S Orchard Street, Tacoma, WA 98409
Phone2534748421
CountyPierce
OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company
Certified beds124
AcceptsMedicare Medicaid
Special Focus FacilityNo
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- 6 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 48) — top quarter
2
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- 3 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 12) — top 10%
3
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- Staffing 4.3 nurse hours per resident-day — top quarter in Washington
- 20 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 92) — above median
A grade is a shortlist tool, not medical or legal advice. Visit the facility, ask for the latest survey report, and talk to residents' families before choosing.