Alaska Gardens Health and Rehabilitation is a nursing home facility located in Tacoma, Washington. Certified by Medicare and Medicaid since August 26, 1993, it offers skilled nursing care and short-term rehabilitation services with a current occupancy of 115 residents. The facility provides a wide range of medical and therapeutic services aimed at supporting the recovery and health of its residents. These services include physical, occupational, and speech therapy, which are tailored to support patients recovering from surgery, illness, or injury. Residents also have access to memory care services and hospice care as part of the broader healthcare offerings.
The facility accommodates various aspects of residents' well-being, offering clubs, community activities, and resident/family counseling to encourage social engagement and emotional support. Medical support includes comprehensive services such as podiatry, wound care, dental care, and pain management. Moreover, residents have access to hearing and speech therapy tailored to improve their communication and auditory capabilities. Consistent with its therapeutic approach, the facility extends occupational therapy to aid residents in performing daily activities, emphasizing personalized care plans for each individual.
The reviews provide a mixed view of Alaska Gardens Health and Rehabilitation. Some reviews recount friendly staff, excellent therapy services, and a clean environment, reflecting positive experiences in certain areas. However, some residents and family members have expressed concerns about neglect, delays in assistance, cleanliness issues, and missing belongings. Understaffing is highlighted as a significant issue, leading to reported inadequate care and protracted wait times for help. There are mentions of unswept floors and hallways with unpleasant odors, indicating variability in conditions. Management has received criticism from certain reviewers regarding priorities perceived to be favoring financial interests over patient care, yet the presence of dedicated staff and familial satisfaction in other cases suggests variations in individual experiences across the facility.
Costs at this community start at $8,850 and range up to $10,266. The average price in the community is $9,558, which is more than the average price in the area of $5,449. The cost of nursing homes in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.
