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Ruthaven Senior Care Home
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Covington, WA
Exterior view of Ruthaven Senior Care Home building A bright dining area with tables and a sofa Interior kitchen and dining area with a table and appliances Cozy resident room with two beds and window

Ruthaven Senior Care Home

Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Covington, WA
15843 Se 256Th St, Covington, WA 98042 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
Ruthaven Senior Care Home accepts Medicaid.
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Overview of Ruthaven Senior Care Home

Peacefully set near local amenities in Covington, WA, Ruthaven Senior Care Home is a distinct community that offers assisted living, Alzheimer’s, and dementia care. Dedicated to improving residents’ welfare, the community provides top-tier care and support with a compassionate and highly trained team attending to their needs 24/7. Here, residents can rest assured of receiving the care they need and prefer with trusted healthcare providers working with the community.

Enriching daily activities are also conducted to keep residents active and well-connected. Medication management, state-of-the-art security systems, and household services are available to ensure residents enjoy a worry-free retirement. Delightful and healthy meals are also served to meet residents’ dietary restrictions and tastes. The community is great for those looking to receive holistic care in their later years with its top-notch care and purposely built amenities.

Facility Direct Line (253) 631-5600
Facility Direct Line (253) 631-5600
Bed community size
14-bed community Rank #349 / 356Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 349th out of 356 homes in Washington for bed count. 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Washington that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
Years in operation
20 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 19 / 100 Rank #532 / 618Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 532nd out of 618 homes in Washington for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Washington facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Washington that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
93%
Rank #36 / 283Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 36th out of 283 homes in Washington for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Washington average, with its Statewide rank out of 283. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Washington that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Higher than the Washington average: 72.5%
Occupied beds
13 / 14
Average occupied beds in Washington homes 73 beds

License Details

Facility TypeBoarding Home
StatusOp
ExpirationFebruary 28, 2027
CountyKing
License Number2659

Staffing

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

Leadership

ContactSimon, Patrick D. (per state records, record updated Jul 2026)

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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 2024 · 2 years of data 15 deficiencies 3 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, 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 2024 vs. Washington state average
Overall vs. WA average 1 Worse Metrics worse than Washington average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (47% above) 1 Better Metrics better than Washington average:
• Total deficiencies (52% below)

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. 1531 This facility has 52% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Washington assisted living residence (15 vs. WA avg 31).↓ 52% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 5.03.4 This facility has 47% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Washington assisted living residence (5 vs. WA avg 3.4).↑ 47% worse

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityWA Averagevs. WA Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 39 This facility has had 67% fewer total inspections than the Washington average (3 vs. WA avg 9). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 67% fewer
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What does this home offer?

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No pets allowed

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Housing Options: Semi-Private Rooms

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Building Type: Single-story

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Housekeeping Services

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Exercise Programs

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Address 1.7 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Covington's city center to Ruthaven Senior Care Home's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around King County

Info below is compiled from the WA Dept. of Social & Health Services (DSHS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Village Concepts of Burien – El Dorado West
AL
IL
MC
Burien (Evansville)
110
Facility 110
WA AVG 81
Rank #66 / 356
No
60
Facility 60
WA AVG 51
Rank #253 / 618
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed 58.2% A+9
8
Facility 8
WA AVG 8
Rank #264 / 282
5
Facility 5
WA AVG 31
Rank #22 / 279
0.6
Facility 0.6
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #7 / 279
Village Concepts of Milton
AL
IL
Milton (Milton Plaza)
85
Facility 85
WA AVG 81
Rank #141 / 356
No
63
Facility 63
WA AVG 51
Rank #211 / 618
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-A+6
2
Facility 2
WA AVG 8
Rank #163 / 282
11
Facility 11
WA AVG 31
Rank #54 / 279
1.8
Facility 1.8
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #31 / 279
Village Concepts of Issaquah-Spiritwood at Pine Lake
AL
IL
MC
Issaquah (Providence Point)
80
Facility 80
WA AVG 81
Rank #163 / 356
No
43
Facility 43
WA AVG 51
Rank #388 / 618
Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed 90.0% A+6
1
Facility 1
WA AVG 8
Rank #118 / 282
35
Facility 35
WA AVG 31
Rank #181 / 279
5.8
Facility 5.8
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #214 / 279
Covenant Living at the Shores
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Mercer Island (Fortuna)
50
Facility 50
WA AVG 81
Rank #284 / 356
No
18
Facility 18
WA AVG 51
Rank #540 / 618
1 Bed 76.0% -4
1
Facility 1
WA AVG 8
Rank #118 / 282
27
Facility 27
WA AVG 31
Rank #152 / 279
6.8
Facility 6.8
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #240 / 279
Ruthaven Senior Care Home
AL
MC
RC
Covington (Crofton Hills)
14
Facility 14
WA AVG 81
Rank #349 / 356
No
19
Facility 19
WA AVG 51
Rank #532 / 618
Semi-Private Rooms 92.9% -3
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 282
15
Facility 15
WA AVG 31
Rank #80 / 279
5.0
Facility 5.0
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #178 / 279
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Washington

Ruthaven Senior Care Home is located in Covington, Washington State.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Washington State.

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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).
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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 Ruthaven Senior Care Home

What neighborhood is Ruthaven Senior Care Home in?

Ruthaven Senior Care Home is in the Crofton Hills neighborhood of Covington.

Is Ruthaven Senior Care Home in a walkable area?

Ruthaven Senior Care Home has a walk score of 19. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the license number of Ruthaven Senior Care Home?

According to WA state health department records, Ruthaven Senior Care Home's license number is 2659.

When does Ruthaven Senior Care Home's license expire?

According to WA state health department records, Ruthaven Senior Care Home's license expires on February 28, 2027.

What is the occupancy rate at Ruthaven Senior Care Home?

Ruthaven Senior Care Home's occupancy is 93%.

How long has Ruthaven Senior Care Home been in business?

Ruthaven Senior Care Home has been operating for approximately 20 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Ruthaven Senior Care Home?

No, Ruthaven Senior Care Home has a no-pet policy.

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