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Bayview Retirement Community
Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Seattle, WA
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Bayview Retirement Community

Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Seattle, WA
11 W Aloha St, Seattle, WA 98119 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
Bayview Retirement Community accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay.
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Overview of Bayview Retirement Community

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Bayview Retirement Community is one of the prime retirement communities in Seattle. Bayview offers a life plan program that guarantees you will not need to worry about moving houses when needed. The retirement home offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing options for seniors seeking an active and freeing lifestyle. Bayview Retirement Community is a well-designed community that many families have trusted to provide the best care for their loved ones.

Bayview encourages their residents to do as they please while having resort-like hospitality; their services are designed to promote an integrated community that can live life to the fullest with their housekeeping, linen, and laundry services that don’t hinder seniors from doing their daily activities and personal activities; as well as encouraging them to explore the city of Seattle through their scheduled transportation or outings.

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Capacity and availability

Avg. Length of Stay
57 days
Bed community size
51-bed community Rank #291 / 366Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 291st out of 366 homes in Washington. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Washington facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Ranking totals vary by category as each rank only includes facilities that report data for that metric. Homes missing that data point aren't included in the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 92 / 100 Rank #33 / 628Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 33rd out of 628 homes in Washington. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Washington facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Ranking totals vary by category as each rank only includes facilities that report data for that metric. Homes missing that data point aren't included in the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
73%
Rank #176 / 310Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 176th out of 310 homes in Washington. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Washington average, with its Statewide rank out of 310. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Ranking totals vary by category as each rank only includes facilities that report data for that metric. Homes missing that data point aren't included in the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Similar to the Washington average: 72.5%
Occupied beds
37 / 51
Average occupied beds in Washington homes 73 beds

License Details

Facility TypeBh
StatusOp
ExpirationJuly 31, 2026
CountyKing
License Number162

Safety & Compliance

Wheelchair Accessible

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

ContactYeo, Pamela J.

Payment & Insurance

1 service
Accept Medicare

Therapy & Rehabilitation

3 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Short-Term Rehab

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Services

1 service
Home Care Services

Additional Policies & Features

Minimum Age62
HousekeepingYes
Linen ServiceYes
Utilities IncludedYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Beautiful View Apartments
Variety Of Pricing & Plans Including An 80% Refundable Contract
Engaging Classes & Events
Multi-Generational Community
Pet-Friendly
On-Site Massage Therapy & Acupuncture
Library
Outdoor Terrace Garden
Greenhouse
Pea Patch Garden
Outdoor Dog Park
Upscale Dining And Bistro
Health Services Expansion
New Fitness Center And Pool
Arts Studio
Club Room
ActivitiesBayview offers engaging classes and events for residents.
Specific ProgramsIntergenerational Children's Center

Dining & Nutrition

Food DescriptionBayview offers upscale dining with nutritious and delicious meals prepared by over 40 culinary professionals.

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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.

Since 2022 · 4 years of data 13 deficiencies

Inspection Scorecard Info 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.

Since 2022 vs. Washington state average
Overall vs. WA average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 2 Better Metrics better than Washington average:
• Total deficiencies (58% below)
• Deficiencies per year (58% below)
Latest Inspection June 30, 2025 Follow Up

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityWA Averagevs. WA Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 1331 This facility has 58% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Washington assisted living residence (13 vs. WA avg 31).↓ 58% better
Deficiencies per year Info Average deficiencies per year since 2022. 3.37.8 This facility has 58% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Washington assisted living residence (3.3 vs. WA avg 7.8).↓ 58% better

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • The most recent inspection on June 30, 2025 found no deficiencies after correcting prior policy and procedure failures related to resident care and staff training.
  • The October 4, 2023 complaint investigation substantiated five medication management deficiencies, including delayed and missed doses and insufficient nursing staff coverage.
  • The September 10, 2024 complaint investigation substantiated failure to maintain medical clearance records for respirator use for 17 of 37 staff during a COVID-19 outbreak.
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Penalties and fines

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

No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

44% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

54% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Medicaid

2% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 3 - 4 years

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 02/2024.

Voluntary non-profit community
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$6.4M
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$22.4M
Voluntary non-profit community
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$6.4M Rank #18 / 94Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 18th out of 94 homes in Washington. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Washington average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Ranking totals vary by category as each rank only includes facilities that report data for that metric. Homes missing that data point aren't included in the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$22.4M
Other income Info Money the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
$17.0M
Payroll costs Info Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs. Rank #70 / 94Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 70th out of 94 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.Ranking totals vary by category as each rank only includes facilities that report data for that metric. Homes missing that data point aren't included in the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
$4.4M 69.3% of net patient revenue Info Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Rank #94 / 94Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 94th out of 94 homes in Washington. Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the Washington average. Well-run Washington facilities typically land around 53–61% — the top third Statewide. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Ranking totals vary by category as each rank only includes facilities that report data for that metric. Homes missing that data point aren't included in the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Other operating costs Info Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
$24.4M
Total costs Info The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
$28.8M
How we calculate these figures

Certified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services authority — CMS Certification Number: 505439

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What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Room Sizes: 324 / 448 – 460 / 648 / 920 – 972 sq. ft.

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Housing Options: Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: High-rise

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Fitness and Recreation

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.

Most new residents arrive under private pay (54% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 1 - 2 months.

Admissions
205 total

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 44%
Private pay 54%
Medicaid 2%
Discharges
243 total

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 40%
Private pay 53%
Medicaid 7%

Admissions and discharges reflect care patterns over time — they are not used to rate this facility.

How we assess these insights

Managed by Pamela Yeo

Health Services Administrator

Pamela Yeo serves as Health Services Administrator at Bayview Retirement Community since 2020. She leads health services with dedication and care, ensuring residents receive attentive and professional support in a warm community environment.

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Address 2.1 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Seattle's city center to Bayview Retirement Community's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 1.28 miles to nearest hospital (Fred Hutch Cancer Center - Sloan Clinic 1)

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Compare Assisted Living around Seattle

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

Bayview Retirement Community
AL
NH
IL
MC
Seattle (Uptown) -
51
Facility 51
WA AVG 82
Rank #291 / 366
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92
Facility 92
WA AVG 51
Rank #33 / 628
Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Mirabella Seattle
AL
MC
NH
Seattle (South Lake Union) -
63
Facility 63
WA AVG 82
Rank #237 / 366
 A+
99
Facility 99
WA AVG 51
Rank #1 / 628
Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Washington Care Center
AL
MC
NC
NH
RC
Seattle (Rainier Valley) -
165
Facility 165
WA AVG 82
Rank #9 / 366
 A+
77
Facility 77
WA AVG 51
Rank #97 / 628
Studio
Kin On
AL
HC
NC
NH
Seattle (Rainier Valley) -
100
Facility 100
WA AVG 82
Rank #93 / 366
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84
Facility 84
WA AVG 51
Rank #62 / 628
Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Skyline
AL
IL
MC
NH
Seattle (Downtown Seattle) -
34
Facility 34
WA AVG 82
Rank #343 / 366
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98
Facility 98
WA AVG 51
Rank #7 / 628
Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Washington

Bayview Retirement Community is located in Seattle, Washington.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Washington.

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Community Options Program Entry System (COPES)

WA Medicaid COPES

Age 65+ or disabled
General Washington resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
WA

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

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care ($70/day) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.)

Washington Family Caregiver Support Program

WA NFCSP

Age Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia)
General Washington resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
WA

High urban demand; rural outreach.

Benefits
In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$70/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

Community First Choice (CFC)

Washington Community First Choice

Age 65+ (or disabled 18+)
General WA resident, Medicaid-eligible, need help with 2+ ADLs/IADLs.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month; QIT optional.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
WA

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

Benefits
Personal care (4-6 hours/day) Respite (~240 hours/year) Assistive devices Training Transportation

Older Americans Act (OAA) Services

Washington OAA Services

Age 60+
General WA resident; no income/asset limits.
Income Limits (2025) None; donations encouraged.
Asset Limits Not assessed.
WA

13 AAAs; includes Meals on Wheels; rural focus.

Benefits
Meals (~$5-$7/meal) Transportation Homemaker services (~4 hours/week) Respite (~5 days/year) Legal aid

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Washington Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General WA resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
WA

Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

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

Washington VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General WA resident, wartime service, ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth
WA

High veteran use; supports rural/urban needs.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs

Senior Citizens Property Tax Exemption

Washington Senior Property Tax Exemption

Age 61+ or disabled retiree
General WA resident, homeowner, income-based.
Income Limits (2025) ~$45,000-$70,000/year varies by county, e.g., King: $70,000
Asset Limits Not assessed; home value cap varies ~$250,000-$400,000
WA

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

Benefits
Tax exemption (~$500-$1,500/year depending on county)

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Washington SFMNP

Age 60+
General WA resident, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,322/month 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed.
WA

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

Benefits
Vouchers (~$80/season) for produce at farmers’ markets

Frequently Asked Questions about Bayview Retirement Community

What neighborhood is Bayview Retirement Community in?

Bayview Retirement Community is in the Uptown neighborhood of Seattle.

Is Bayview Retirement Community in a walkable area?

Bayview Retirement Community has a walk score of 92. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

What is the license number of Bayview Retirement Community?

According to WA state health department records, Bayview Retirement Community's license number is 162.

When does Bayview Retirement Community's license expire?

According to WA state health department records, Bayview Retirement Community's license expires on July 31, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at Bayview Retirement Community?

Bayview Retirement Community's occupancy is 73%.

How many beds does Bayview Retirement Community have?

Bayview Retirement Community has 51 beds.

Are there photos of Bayview Retirement Community?

Yes — there are 14 photos of Bayview Retirement Community in the photo gallery on this page.

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