Avamere Transitional Care of Puget Sound sits at 630 S. Pearl St. in Tacoma, WA, offering a nursing home and skilled nursing facility meant to help people recover strength and return home if they're able. Folks can take a tour to see the private rooms, meet staff who mostly speak English but also a few other languages, and get a sense of the warm and welcoming environment. The facility serves about 60 people in private rooms with bathrooms and puts an emphasis on safety with features like nurse call buttons in every room and regular wellness checks. Staff provide care for both short-term rehab and long-term needs, with nurses on duty 24/7 and doctors working closely to make sure each care plan fits the resident, especially for those living with disabilities or challenging diseases. There's a glass-surrounded, state-of-the-art therapy gym used for physical, occupational, and speech-language therapies that aim to help people regain independence.
Meals are balanced and can be adapted for special diets, with medication managed by staff, and plenty of daily activities for residents to keep engaged. There's attention given to folks who need higher-level medical help, like advanced wound care, dialysis, hospice care, and behavioral health support; residents can also get dental, vision, podiatry, orthotics, prosthetics, and salon services if needed. Memory care's available for those who require extra support, and the community is wheelchair accessible with parking for visitors. For extra peace of mind, the place has earned an AHCA/NCAL Bronze National Quality Award. Staff and management update information about their programs at least monthly, but they're not currently accepting new residents, though they share information about future openings and offer guides about senior care. Spaces throughout the facility are light-filled and thoughtfully planned, set up to help residents feel comfortable and promote recovery.
