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The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Hearthstone Senior Living is a premier senior living community in Ellensburg, Washington, offering independent and assisted living services to those 55+ in Kittitas County. It is proud to be named the Best Senior Living community of Kittitas County for 2025, a prestigious local honor that highlights its strong reputation. With a 69-bed capacity, the community currently maintains a 71% occupancy rate, which is consistent with the Washington state average, indicating open availability.
Across three visits, the DSHS inspection history a positive record of compliance. During the most recent inspection on October 9, 2025, only 2 deficiencies were identified, which is significantly lower than the state average of 31. These specific citations involved fire sprinkler leaks and a failed dry trip test, both of which were repaired while proper fire watches were maintained. A previous inspection in January 2025 also cited a single documentation issue regarding sprinkler testing, and an earlier investigation addressed one substantiated concern regarding assistance with compression stockings. With no history of fines, license actions, or immediate jeopardy findings, this community demonstrates a high standard of management and safety.
The community’s programming includes classes, social events, and restaurant-style dining. With an age requirement of 55+, the community is an ideal bridge for active older adults moving away from homeownership as well as those who require daily physical support. While specific lists of features are best discussed with the staff, the core services focus on maintaining a vibrant and supportive lifestyle.
Hearthstone Senior Living is an excellent match for older adults in Ellensburg and Kittitas County who value an award-winning community with a proven track record of regulatory excellence. With both independent living and assisted living, combined with its central location, the community is a compelling choice for families in the region.
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
This home is ranked 86th out of 89 homes in Washington. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
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Weekend Total Nursing
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 3h 6m per day | ▼ 19% State avg: 3h 50m per day · National avg: 3h 25m per day |
Similar to the Washington average: 72.5%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.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Washington state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | WA Average | vs. WA Avg |
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 2 | 31 | This facility has 94% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Washington nursing home (2 vs. WA avg 31).↓ 94% better |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2024.
| 1 | 15.5 | This facility has 94% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Washington nursing home (1 vs. WA avg 15.5).↓ 94% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection on October 9, 2025, found deficiencies in the fire sprinkler system, including leaks and a failed dry trip test, which were repaired with fire watches conducted during the process. Earlier inspections showed mostly compliance with fire safety codes, though a January 13, 2025 inspection cited a documentation deficiency related to sprinkler system testing. Prior complaint investigations identified a substantiated issue with providing compression stocking assistance to a resident, while other allegations such as toileting were unsubstantiated. No fines, immediate jeopardy findings, or license actions were listed in the available reports. The facility’s inspection history shows recurring issues with fire safety system maintenance and some resident care documentation, with recent repairs addressing the latest fire safety concerns.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
Show Inspection ReportsWashington average 7.8
Last Health inspection on May 2025
Washington average 48.9
Washington average 6.92
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
48 of 62 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 14 of 62 resulted from complaint investigations.
100% better than Washington averageWashington average: 0.3
253% worse than Washington averageWashington average: 1.7
Corrected
Corrected
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Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
9% better than Washington average
0% compared with Washington average
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.3 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.6 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.7 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
4,703 contractor hours this quarter
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 32 | 43 | 75 | 13,087 | 92 | 100% | 8.7 |
| Registered Nurse | 12 | 5 | 17 | 3,819 | 92 | 100% | 9.3 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 8 | 4 | 12 | 3,744 | 92 | 100% | 8.6 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 3 | 0 | 3 | 871 | 72 | 78% | 6.9 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 1 | 1 | 2 | 517 | 50 | 54% | 7.7 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 516 | 65 | 71% | 7.9 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 504 | 63 | 68% | 8 |
| Dental Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 478 | 60 | 65% | 8 |
| Dietitian | 3 | 0 | 3 | 423 | 59 | 64% | 7 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 2 | 0 | 2 | 313 | 39 | 42% | 8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 2 | 1 | 3 | 239 | 42 | 46% | 5.4 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 171 | 27 | 29% | 6.3 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 135 | 23 | 25% | 5.9 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 30 | 10 | 11% | 3 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 12 | 13% | 1 |
Includes penalties issued in 2023-2025
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)
183% higher than Washington averageWashington average: $82K
117% more fines than Washington averageWashington average: 1.8
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
100% fewer payment denials than Washington averageWashington average: 0.3
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
4 penalties in the past 3 years
Multiple penalties were reported in the last 3 years.
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jan 14, 2025
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
May 15, 2024
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Dec 21, 2023
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Sep 22, 2023Last updated: Jan 2026
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
4.9
51% better than Washington averageWashington average: 10.0
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
12.2
42% better than Washington averageWashington average: 20.9
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
9.5%
42% better than Washington averageWashington average: 16.4%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
9.2%
58% better than Washington averageWashington average: 21.8%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
17.8%
27% better than Washington averageWashington average: 24.3%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
0.6%
77% better than Washington averageWashington average: 2.6%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
3.5%
29% better than Washington averageWashington average: 4.9%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.8%
In line with Washington averageWashington average: 1.7%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
1.8%
69% better than Washington averageWashington average: 5.8%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
16.1%
In line with Washington averageWashington average: 16.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
4.9%
66% better than Washington averageWashington average: 14.5%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
98.8%
In line with Washington averageWashington average: 96.2%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
98.0%
In line with Washington averageWashington average: 93.8%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
92.2%
5% better than Washington averageWashington average: 88.1%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.3%
8% better than Washington averageWashington average: 1.4%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
88.3%
8% better than Washington averageWashington average: 82.0%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
66% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
27% of new residents, often for short stays.
7% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
62Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Historical financial and operational data for Hearthstone Senior Living based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #80 / 93Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 80th out of 93 homes in Washington. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Washington average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
0.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Ellensburg's city center to Hearthstone Senior Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
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Hearthstone Senior Living has a walk score of 92. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.
According to WA state health department records, Hearthstone Senior Living's license number is 2711.
According to WA state health department records, Hearthstone Senior Living's license expires on December 31, 2025.
Hearthstone Senior Living's occupancy is 71%.
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Hearthstone Senior Living has 69 beds.
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