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Nursing homes and assisted living in Tacoma, Washington

Our directory lists 415 places to live with care in Tacoma, Washington: 11 nursing homes certified by Medicare or Medicaid, 22 assisted living communities, and 382 residential care homes. 11 of the nursing homes are certified by Medicaid, and 3 have 4 or 5 stars in Medicare’s overall rating. All of them are in Pierce County.

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See only the 398 that accept Medicaid in Tacoma

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Sorted by Medicare’s overall rating (when there is one) and by name. Phone numbers and addresses come from the official records: confirm them when you call. Where the data comes from.

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Nearby cities

Parkland1 place · 2.5 miles awayFircrest6 places · 4.3 miles awayLakewood276 places · 4.3 miles awayUniversity Place46 places · 5 miles awayFife10 places · 5.6 miles awaySteilacoom7 places · 6.8 miles awayPuyallup208 places · 7.5 miles awaySpanaway49 places · 7.5 miles awayMilton20 places · 8.1 miles awayEdgewood3 places · 8.1 miles away

Frequently asked questions

How many nursing homes and assisted living communities are in Tacoma?
Our directory lists 415 in Tacoma, Washington: 11 nursing homes certified by Medicare or Medicaid and 404 state-licensed assisted living or residential care homes. The data comes from CMS and the state’s licensing records.
How many accept Medicaid in Tacoma?
11 of the 11 nursing homes are certified by Medicaid. Also, 387 residences are listed in the state’s records with a Medicaid program. Being certified doesn’t guarantee an open Medicaid spot: ask when you call. How Medicaid works.
How much does a nursing home cost in Tacoma?
Each place sets its own prices. As a reference, the median cost of a nursing home in Washington is $432 a day for a semi-private room (about $13,140 a month), and assisted living is $7,600 a month, according to CareScout 2025. Costs in Washington.
Are there places with Spanish-speaking staff in Tacoma?
No place in Tacoma has told us yet whether its staff speaks Spanish. Ask when you call: it’s on the list of questions on every listing.
What’s the difference between a nursing home and assisted living?
A nursing home provides nursing and personal care for people who need a lot of help or are recovering after a hospital stay. Assisted living is housing with help bathing, dressing and taking medications, for people who don’t need nursing care around the clock. Types of care, explained.

Family guide to Washington: what care settings are called there and how Medicaid helps. Questions about Medicaid, Medicare or a license? Who to call in Washington.

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