The Oaks at Lakewood

Nursing Home · Tacoma, WA

CMS overall rating 5/5 For profit - Limited Liability company

CMS certification number505347

Contact & location

11411 Bridgeport Way
Tacoma, WA 98499
Pierce County
Phone
(253) 581-9002
ZIP code
98499 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
80
Residents per day
71.3 (89% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal name
American Lake Healthcare INC
Chain
The Ensign Group (342 facilities, avg 3.2★)
Medicare certified since
July 26, 1989
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 3.2
Health inspections★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 3.6
Quality measures★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 4.0
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
4.08 (state 4.37 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.53 (state 0.94 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
1.09 (state 0.77 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.45 (state 2.66 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.52 (state 3.81 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
28.6 (state 45.1 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
33.3 (state 45.4 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
1 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
January 29, 2026
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
3.0 (state 16.1 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
0
Citations on record (3 years)
28 health · 22 fire safety
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-01-29 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-13
2026-01-29 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-13
2026-01-29 Post nurse staffing information every day.
F0732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies		 C
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-13
2024-10-22 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-11-26
2024-10-22 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.
F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-11-26
2024-10-22 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-11-26
2024-10-22 Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-11-26
2024-10-22 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-11-26
2024-10-22 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-11-26
2024-10-22 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-11-26
2024-10-22 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-11-26
2024-10-22 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-11-26
2024-10-22 Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
F0697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-11-26
2024-10-22 Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
F0698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-11-26
2024-10-22 Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-11-26
2024-10-22 Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
F0790 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-11-26
2024-10-22 Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
F0791 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-11-26
2023-12-08 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.
F0625 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-01-12
2023-12-08 Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
F0685 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-01-12
2023-12-08 Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
F0847 · Administration Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-01-12
2023-12-08 Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-01-12
2023-12-08 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-01-12
2023-12-08 PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
F0645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-01-12
2023-12-08 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-01-12
2023-12-08 Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-01-12
2023-12-08 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-01-12
2023-12-08 Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
F0698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-01-12
2023-12-08 Provide a neutral and fair arbitration process and agree to arbitrator and venue.
F0848 · Administration Deficiencies		 C
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-01-12

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Bradburn, Kasey (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Caretrust GP LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Caretrust Reit INC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
CTR Partnership LP (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Ensign Services INC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Sekeramayi, Maggie (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Farnsworth, Stephen (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Burnam, Soon (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Keetch, Chad (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Ross, Steve (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Sato, Ami (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Port, Barry (individual)Individual Is An Owner, Partner Or Trustee Of Any Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Bradburn, Kasey (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Sekeramayi, Maggie (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Bradburn, Kasey (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Sekeramayi, Maggie (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of The Oaks at Lakewood?

The Oaks at Lakewood has a 5-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.2-star average in Washington.

How many beds does The Oaks at Lakewood have?

It has 80 certified beds and cares for about 71 residents per day.

Has The Oaks at Lakewood been fined?

CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Who owns The Oaks at Lakewood?

It is part of The Ensign Group and is classified as for profit - limited liability company. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of The Oaks at Lakewood?

(253) 581-9002. The facility is located at 11411 Bridgeport Way, Tacoma, WA 98499.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.