Nursing Care Index

Birch Creek Post Acute & Rehabilitation

Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington · CCN 505289 · For-profit (LLC) · part of Hill Valley Healthcare (43 facilities, chain average 1.8 stars)

CMS rates Birch Creek Post Acute & Rehabilitation 1 of 5 overall as of August 2026. 124 certified beds, 116 residents a day on average. 78 citations on record from the current inspection cycles, 3 involving actual harm; 1 fine totalling $30,240.

CMS’s ratings

The Five-Star Quality Rating System, as CMS publishes it. Where CMS gives no rating, the reason CMS gives is printed instead.

Overall★☆☆☆☆ 1 of 5
Health inspections★☆☆☆☆ 1 of 5
Staffing★★★☆☆ 3 of 5
Quality measures★★★☆☆ 3 of 5
Quality: long-stay / short-stay5 / 2 of 5

Staffing

Total nurse staffing3.74458 hours per resident per day
Registered nurses0.64968 hours per resident per day
Weekend total3.31743 hours per resident per day
Nursing staff turnover51.7% (registered nurses 38.9%)
Administrators who left0

Citations from health inspections

Each is a finding by a state surveyor on the date shown, in CMS’s words. The severity is CMS’s scope-and-severity grid, spelled out: harm on the left, how widespread on the right.

SurveyFindingSeverityStatus
2026-06-18
complaint survey
Limit the charges against residents' personal funds for items or services for which payment is made under Medicare or Medicaid.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0571
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-07-23
2026-06-18
complaint survey
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0684
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-07-23
2026-06-18
complaint survey
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-07-23
2026-05-06
complaint survey
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0552
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-07-17
2026-03-26
complaint survey
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689
G Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-04-21
2026-03-26
complaint survey
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0690
G Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-04-21
2026-03-26
complaint survey
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · tag F0726
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-04-21
2026-03-13 Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0803
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-04-21
2026-03-13 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0812
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-04-21
2026-03-13 Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0605
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-04-21
2026-03-13 Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0610
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-04-05
2026-03-13 PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0645
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-04-21
2026-03-13 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0656
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-04-21
2026-03-13 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0695
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-04-21
2026-03-13 Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0578
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-04-21
2026-03-13 Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0582
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-04-21
2026-03-13 Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0584
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-04-21
2026-03-13 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0641
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-04-21
2026-03-13 Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0657
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-04-21
2026-03-13 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0684
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-04-21
2026-03-13 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0686
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-04-21
2026-03-13 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-04-21
2026-03-13 Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0692
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-04-21
2026-03-13 Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0693
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-04-21
2026-03-13 Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0697
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-04-21
2026-03-13 Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0791
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-04-21
2025-11-19
complaint survey
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0744
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-12-22
2025-11-19
complaint survey
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0610
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-12-22
2025-08-11
complaint survey
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-08-25
2025-07-10
complaint survey
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0692
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-08-29
2025-06-30
complaint survey
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0609
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-08-12
2025-06-30
complaint survey
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0610
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-08-12
2025-03-14 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0812
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-04-21
2025-03-14 Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0578
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-04-21
2025-03-14 PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0645
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-04-21
2025-03-14 Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0655
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-04-21
2025-03-14 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0656
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-04-21
2025-03-14 Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0657
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-04-21
2025-03-14 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-04-21
2025-03-14 Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0881
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-04-21
2025-03-14 Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0883
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-04-21
2025-03-14 Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0887
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-04-21
2025-03-14 Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0552
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-04-21
2025-03-14 Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0561
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-04-21
2025-03-14 Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0584
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-04-21
2025-03-14 Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0607
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-04-21
2025-03-14 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0609
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-04-21
2025-03-14 Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0658
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-04-21
2025-03-14 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0677
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-04-21
2025-03-14 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0684
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-04-21
2025-03-14 Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0688
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-04-21
2025-03-14 Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0692
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-04-21
2025-03-14 Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0693
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-04-21
2025-03-14 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0695
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-04-21
2025-03-14 Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0757
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-04-21
2025-03-14 Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0758
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-04-21
2024-11-01
complaint survey
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0684
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-12-10
2024-10-28
complaint survey
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Administration Deficiencies · tag F0851
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-11-06
2024-07-15
complaint survey
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0686
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-08-06
2024-07-10
complaint survey
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0684
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-08-06
2024-07-10
complaint survey
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0610
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-08-06
2024-07-10
complaint survey
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0657
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-08-06
2024-05-23 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0677
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-07-02
2024-05-23 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0695
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-07-02
2024-05-23 Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0756
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-07-02
2024-05-23 Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0757
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-07-02
2024-05-23 Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0790
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-07-02
2024-05-23 Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0806
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-07-02
2024-05-23 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-07-02
2024-05-23 Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0565
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-07-02
2024-05-23 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0609
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-07-02
2024-05-23 Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0658
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-07-02
2024-05-23 Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0676
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-07-02
2024-05-23 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0755
C No actual harm, with potential for minimal harm; widespread Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-07-02
2024-05-23 Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0623
B No actual harm, with potential for minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-07-02
2024-05-23 Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0625
B No actual harm, with potential for minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-07-02
2024-03-22
complaint survey
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0684
G Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-04-30
2024-03-22
complaint survey
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0610
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-04-30

Fines and payment denials

DatePenaltyAmount
2026-03-13Fine$30,240

Who owns and runs it

Every owner, officer and manager CMS lists, as filed. These are the names in CMS’s ownership record; anyone named in the ownership record can ask about it on the about page.

NameRoleShareSince
Wash 6 Snf Operations Holdings LLC
Organization
5% or greater direct ownership interest100%2023-02-08
Gig Harbor Snf Operations Manager LLC
Organization
operational/managerial control2023-04-01
Idels, Shimon
Individual
corporate officer2023-04-01
Schwartz, Steven
Individual
corporate officer2023-04-01
Idels, Shimon
Individual
operational/managerial control2023-04-01
Schwartz, Steven
Individual
operational/managerial control2023-04-01

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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Data Catalog (public domain), files dated 2026-08-01. Ratings are CMS’s; citations are state surveyors’ findings; nothing here is estimated or a recommendation. Every nursing home in Pierce County.