Nursing Homes in Pierce County, Washington

Pierce County is served by 21 Medicare-certified nursing homes, averaging 2.8 out of 5 overall among rated providers. Provider profiles below include CMS ratings, inspections, staffing, and ownership.

Browse: Nursing Homes in Washington · all care types in Pierce County · Cities: University Place, Tacoma, Gig Harbor, Puyallup, Orting

Nursing Homes profiles in Pierce County

Cities in Pierce County

University Place, WA 1 facilities Tacoma, WA 11 facilities Gig Harbor, WA 3 facilities Puyallup, WA 5 facilities Orting, WA 1 facilities

Choosing a nursing home in Pierce County

To compare nursing homes, look past the star rating to the health inspection findings themselves, review nurse staffing levels and turnover, and ask about rehabilitation, memory care, and how care plans get reviewed.

The strongest comparisons weigh several signals together - inspection history, nurse staffing, quality measures, and the particular services someone requires. Ratings pull those signals into a single number, but they cannot stand in for a visit or a conversation with the staff.

For families in Pierce County, the key questions are Medicare and Medicaid participation, current openings, how care plans are set, and how problems are escalated overnight or on weekends. A personal visit plus direct questions is still the surest way to judge whether a provider fits.

Frequently asked questions

How many nursing homes does Pierce County have?

According to current CMS data, Pierce County, Washington has 21 Medicare-certified nursing homes, with an average overall CMS rating of 2.8 out of 5 among rated providers.

Which cities in Pierce County offer nursing homes?

Based on the current data, University Place, Tacoma, Gig Harbor, Puyallup, Orting have Medicare-certified nursing homes.

Data sources

Data source: CMS Provider Data Catalog. Data as of 2026-10-06.

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