Rockwood South Hill

Nursing Home
Overview of Rockwood South Hill
Rockwood South Hill is a senior living community located in Spokane, WA, offering a range of services including independent living, assisted living, memory support, and skilled nursing. The community is set on a beautiful 90-acre campus that provides a variety of amenities and activities for residents. With a commitment to enhancing the lives of seniors, Rockwood South Hill combines a vibrant lifestyle with peace of mind.
(509) 536-6650

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
3/5
Washington average: 3.2/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
3/5
Washington average: 2.8/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
4/5
Washington average: 3.4/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
3/5
Washington average: 3.9/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
5h 46m per day

This home provides 37% more nursing time per resident than the state average.

Washington average: 4h 13m per day

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 90

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Washington average
Occupancy rate 77.8%
Residents per day (avg) 34
Occupancy rate
77.8%
Residents per day (avg)
34

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mix of rehab and long-term care

This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

43% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 18 days

Private pay

57% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 4 - 5 months

Finances and operations

Voluntary non-profit home
Other
Home revenue
$40.1M
Surplus of revenue
$7.0M
Voluntary non-profit home Other
Home revenue
$40,093,707.00
Surplus of revenue
$6,969,683.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$13.9M
34.6% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$19.1M
Total costs $33.0M
Bed community size
90-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

About this community

License Status
OP
Facility Type
BH

Additional licensing details

License number: 155
CMS Certification Number: 505033
County: Spokane

Care Services

Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Memory Care
Independent Living
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Short-Term Rehab

All Levels of Care

Independent Living
Assisted Living
Memory Care
Skilled Nursing

Amenities & Lifestyle

Fitness center
multiple dining venues
outdoor spaces
salon/spa services
wellness programs

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Independent Living, Healthcare, Assisted Living, Memory Support, Skilled Nursing, Dining, Lifestyle, Wellness

Pricing & Financial Information

Dining & Nutrition

Food Description
Rockwood South Hill offers a variety of dining options including casual and fine dining, with menus that change regularly and cater to various dietary needs.
Special Diets
Yes

Inspection History

In Washington, the Department of Social and Health Services, Residential Care Services conducts unannounced inspections and issues reports on the quality of care in all licensed settings.

2 visits/inspections

1 life safety inspections

Results

2 with issues

0 without issues

Latest inspection

Date:August 8, 2025
Type:Life Safety

10 deficiencies

Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

Compare Nursing Homes around Spokane

The information below is reported by the Washington Department of Social and Health Services, Residential Care Services.
Rockwood South Hill
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

WA 992234963
45
No
-
-
BAFUS, CHRIS
77.8%
$25,378,058.00
$13,881,177.00
54.7%
33.90
3/5
5.7710
3/5
4/5
3/5
48
+43%
+37%
+7%
Columbia Landing of Spokane
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

Spokane (Moran Prairie)
150
No
-
35
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Comstock Place Adult Family Living
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

Spokane (Comstock)
-
No
A+
25
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Cornerstone Court
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

Spokane
40
No
-
51
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Lena‘s Gentle Care
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

Spokane (Hillyard)
-
No
-
23
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

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Address SPOKANE, WA 992234963

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

71
Total Staff
55
Employees
16
Contractors
20,361
Total Hours (Quarter)
29
Avg Staff/Day
7.7
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse148.8 No
Licensed Practical Nurse57.8 No
Certified Nursing Assistant298.5 No
Staff by Category
Administration
1 staff
3hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
48 staff
8.5hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
2 staff
5.9hs shift avg
Therapy Services
14 staff
5.6hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
3 staff
4.2hs shift avg
Dietary Services
2 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Other Services
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
7%
of total hours from contractors
1,431 contractor hours this quarter
Physical Therapy Aide: 1 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 6 Speech Language Pathologist: 2 Physical Therapy Assistant: 4 Qualified Social Worker: 3
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant2902910,93691100%8.5
Registered Nurse140144,23991100%8.8
Licensed Practical Nurse5051,0838290%7.8
Dietitian2028318290%7.9
Occupational Therapy Aide1015106470%8
Respiratory Therapy Technician0664746470%4.9
Nurse Practitioner1014725965%8
Mental Health Service Worker1014245358%8
Speech Language Pathologist0223166066%5.3
Clinical Nurse Specialist1012566470%4
Physical Therapy Aide0112234347%5.2
Physical Therapy Assistant0442124651%4.5
Qualified Social Worker0332064752%4.2
Administrator1011806066%3

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 4

Washington average 7.8


Last Health inspection on Dec 2024

Total health citations 48
Citations per inspection
12

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

47 of 48 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 1 of 48 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
100% better than Washington average

Washington average: 0.3


Serious Health citations More info 0
100% better than Washington average

Washington average: 1.7

0 critical citations More info Washington average: 0.3

0 serious citations More info Washington average: 1.7

47 moderate citations More info Washington average: 46.3

1 minor citation More info Washington average: 0.5
Citations history (last 3 years)
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Dec 09, 2024
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Dec 09, 2024
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Dec 09, 2024
Corrected

Nursing Services moderate citation Dec 09, 2024
Corrected

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Ownership: Non-Profit (Church)
Resident Census by Payment Source
26 Total Residents
Medicare 1 (3.8%)
Private Pay/Other 25 (96.2%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Family Member Group
CCRC
Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 10.3
In line with Washington average

Washington average: 10.0

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 29.5
41% worse than Washington average

Washington average: 20.9

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 29.6%
81% worse than Washington average

Washington average: 16.4%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 29.3%
21% worse than Washington average

Washington average: 24.3%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 5.0%
89% worse than Washington average

Washington average: 2.6%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 1.9%
61% better than Washington average

Washington average: 4.9%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 3.1%
75% worse than Washington average

Washington average: 1.7%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 4.6%
21% better than Washington average

Washington average: 5.8%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.0%
100% better than Washington average

Washington average: 16.2%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 29.7%
105% worse than Washington average

Washington average: 14.5%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.0%
In line with Washington average

Washington average: 96.2%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 89.3%
5% worse than Washington average

Washington average: 93.8%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 95.9%
9% better than Washington average

Washington average: 88.1%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
100% better than Washington average

Washington average: 1.4%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 67.4%
18% worse than Washington average

Washington average: 82.0%

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Community Options Program Entry System (COPES)

WA Medicaid COPES

Age 65+ or disabled, Washington resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

High demand in urban areas (e.g., Seattle).

Washington Family Caregiver Support Program

WA NFCSP

Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), Washington resident.

No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Not applicable.

High urban demand; rural outreach.

Community First Choice (CFC)

Washington Community First Choice

Age 65+ (or disabled 18+), WA resident, Medicaid-eligible, need help with 2+ ADLs/IADLs.

~$2,829/month; QIT optional.

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Broader than COPES; serves ~20,000; self-directed option.

Older Americans Act (OAA) Services

Washington OAA Services

Age 60+, WA resident; no income/asset limits.

None; donations encouraged.

Not assessed.

13 AAAs; includes Meals on Wheels; rural focus.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Washington Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, WA resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Washington LIHEAP

Age 60+ prioritized, WA resident, low-income household.

~$3,970/month (185% FPL).

Not assessed.

Covers gas, electric, wood; emergency aid available.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Washington SCSEP

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, WA resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified.

Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Washington VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, WA resident, wartime service, ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

~$155,356 (net worth).

High veteran use; supports rural/urban needs.

Senior Citizens Property Tax Exemption

Washington Senior Property Tax Exemption

Age 61+ or disabled retiree, WA resident, homeowner, income-based.

~$45,000-$70,000/year (varies by county, e.g., King: $70,000).

Not assessed; home value cap varies (~$250,000-$400,000).

Saves ~$500-$1,500/year; offered statewide.

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Washington SFMNP

Age 60+, WA resident, low-income.

~$2,322/month (185% FPL).

Not assessed.

Vouchers (~$80/season); serves ~20,000 via AAAs.

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