Best Nursing Homes in Olympia, WA

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 7 nursing homes in Olympia, WA using CMS data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank nursing homes in WA
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Info below is compiled from CMS reports & the WA Dept. of Social & Health Services (DSHS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

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

The facility name. Click to view the full profile page on Assisted Living Magazine, including photos, services, and contact info.
CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Washington average is: 64.4% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
Puget Health Care Center ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
NH
SNF
Olympia (Capital Mall Drive Southwest)
108
Facility 108
WA AVG 90
Rank #23 / 69
A+
90.5%
Facility 90.5%
WA AVG 77.6%
Rank #18 / 56
+17%
4.33
Facility 4.33
WA AVG 4.29
Rank #22 / 60
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ -45%+1%
$8.0k
Facility $8.0k
WA AVG $89.5k
Rank #24 / 61
21
Facility 21
WA AVG 49.6
Rank #5 / 61
3.5
Facility 3.5
WA AVG 6.2
Rank #7 / 61
198-
31
Facility 31
WA AVG 51
Rank #62 / 80
-
$16.0MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $16.0MFiscal year ending 12/2024
WA AVG $16.6M
Rank #20 / 60
$8.6MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $8.6MFiscal year ending 12/2024
WA AVG $10.1M
Rank #28 / 60
53.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility 53.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
WA AVG 64.4%
Rank #45 / 60
505299
Willapa Harbor Care ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
NH
SNF
Raymond
60
Facility 60
WA AVG 90
Rank #50 / 69
A+
70.2%
Facility 70.2%
WA AVG 77.6%
Rank #31 / 56
-10%
4.22
Facility 4.22
WA AVG 4.29
Rank #49 / 60
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ -19%-2%
$0
Facility $0
WA AVG $89.5k
Rank #1 / 61
30
Facility 30
WA AVG 49.6
Rank #13 / 61
7.5
Facility 7.5
WA AVG 6.2
Rank #44 / 61
-42-
13
Facility 13
WA AVG 51
Rank #78 / 80
Tashina Mcneley
$6.3MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $6.3MFiscal year ending 12/2024
WA AVG $16.6M
Rank #54 / 60
$3.3MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $3.3MFiscal year ending 12/2024
WA AVG $10.1M
Rank #56 / 60
51.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility 51.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
WA AVG 64.4%
Rank #53 / 60
505349
Penrose Harbor at Heron‘s Key ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
NH
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
SNF
Gig Harbor
49
Facility 49
WA AVG 90
Rank #58 / 69
?--
6.60
Facility 6.60
WA AVG 4.29
Rank #1 / 60
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ +46%+54%
$15.0k
Facility $15.0k
WA AVG $89.5k
Rank #30 / 61
19
Facility 19
WA AVG 49.6
Rank #2 / 61
4.8
Facility 4.8
WA AVG 6.2
Rank #23 / 61
119-
36
Facility 36
WA AVG 51
Rank #58 / 80
Herons Key
$23.4MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $23.4MFiscal year ending 12/2024
WA AVG $16.6M
Rank #11 / 60
$8.3MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $8.3MFiscal year ending 12/2024
WA AVG $10.1M
Rank #31 / 60
35.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility 35.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
WA AVG 64.4%
Rank #59 / 60
505531
Olympia Manor Rehabilitation Center ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
NH
RC
SNF
Olympia
28
Facility 28
WA AVG 90
Rank #66 / 69
?
80.7%
Facility 80.7%
WA AVG 77.6%
Rank #24 / 56
+4%
4.60
Facility 4.60
WA AVG 4.29
Rank #26 / 60
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ -18%+7%
$8.3k
Facility $8.3k
WA AVG $89.5k
Rank #25 / 61
29
Facility 29
WA AVG 49.6
Rank #10 / 61
3.2
Facility 3.2
WA AVG 6.2
Rank #4 / 61
123-
14
Facility 14
WA AVG 51
Rank #76 / 80
-
$4.1MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $4.1MFiscal year ending 12/2024
WA AVG $16.6M
Rank #59 / 60
$2.1MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $2.1MFiscal year ending 12/2024
WA AVG $10.1M
Rank #59 / 60
52.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility 52.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
WA AVG 64.4%
Rank #49 / 60
505515
Olympia Transitional Care and Rehabilitation ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆
NH
MC
SNF
Olympia
113
Facility 113
WA AVG 90
Rank #20 / 69
B+
71.4%
Facility 71.4%
WA AVG 77.6%
Rank #39 / 56
-8%
4.11
Facility 4.11
WA AVG 4.29
Rank #26 / 60
★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ -53%-4%
$0
Facility $0
WA AVG $89.5k
Rank #1 / 61
42
Facility 42
WA AVG 49.6
Rank #26 / 61
4.7
Facility 4.7
WA AVG 6.2
Rank #21 / 61
181-
38
Facility 38
WA AVG 51
Rank #54 / 80
Joel Smith
$15.8MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $15.8MFiscal year ending 12/2024
WA AVG $16.6M
Rank #22 / 60
$8.9MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $8.9MFiscal year ending 12/2024
WA AVG $10.1M
Rank #25 / 60
56.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility 56.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
WA AVG 64.4%
Rank #38 / 60
505243
Avamere Olympic Rehabilitation of Sequim ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆
NH
SNF
Sequim
90
Facility 90
WA AVG 90
Rank #38 / 69
C
78.2%
Facility 78.2%
WA AVG 77.6%
Rank #32 / 56
+1%
4.57
Facility 4.57
WA AVG 4.29
Rank #18 / 60
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ +24%+6%
$48.8k
Facility $48.8k
WA AVG $89.5k
Rank #43 / 61
62
Facility 62
WA AVG 49.6
Rank #46 / 61
5.2
Facility 5.2
WA AVG 6.2
Rank #26 / 61
170-
16
Facility 16
WA AVG 51
Rank #74 / 80
-
$14.9MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $14.9MFiscal year ending 12/2024
WA AVG $16.6M
Rank #26 / 60
$8.7MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $8.7MFiscal year ending 12/2024
WA AVG $10.1M
Rank #27 / 60
58.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility 58.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
WA AVG 64.4%
Rank #32 / 60
505327
Woodard Creek Health & Rehabilitation ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
NH
Ne Olympia (Ensign Road Northeast)
152
Facility 152
WA AVG 90
Rank #4 / 69
D
68.8%
Facility 68.8%
WA AVG 77.6%
Rank #42 / 56
-11%
3.62
Facility 3.62
WA AVG 4.29
Rank #51 / 60
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ -2%-15%
$189.6k
Facility $189.6k
WA AVG $89.5k
Rank #57 / 61
98
Facility 98
WA AVG 49.6
Rank #55 / 61
8.2
Facility 8.2
WA AVG 6.2
Rank #48 / 61
3105-
29
Facility 29
WA AVG 51
Rank #63 / 80
Rachel Erickson
$20.0MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $20.0MFiscal year ending 12/2024
WA AVG $16.6M
Rank #13 / 60
$16.5MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $16.5MFiscal year ending 12/2024
WA AVG $10.1M
Rank #7 / 60
82.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility 82.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
WA AVG 64.4%
Rank #3 / 60
505387

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each nursing home is ranked against every other WA nursing home we track that reports that metric, not just the 7 analyzed for Olympia. See how we rank facilities

Overview of Puget Health Care Center

Based in the area of Olympia, WA, Puget Sound Care is a reliable senior care provider, offering extensive short-term rehab and long-term skilled nursing care. Residents here enjoy their peace of mind, knowing that a reliable care team is always available to care for their needs and provide support with anything they may need support with. The community goes above and beyond in providing resident-centered care and individualized treatment plans tailored to each individual’s needs.

Guaranteeing a smooth recovery process for the residents, the community provides an excellent team of nurses, therapists, and physicians that work hard in guiding and supporting residents every step of the way. Residents are also offered a wide array of life-enrichment services designed to nurture their overall well-being, ensuring a fulfilling living or healing experience. Here, residents receive all the care they need in a comfortable, safe environment that promotes healing and rest.

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Willapa Harbor Care

1100 Jackson Ave, Raymond, WA 98577
Overview of Willapa Harbor Care

Willapa Harbor Care provides skilled nursing and nursing home care in Raymond, Washington. Skilled nursing means licensed nursing care is available on site around the clock, while the nursing home setting supports residents who need ongoing care or short-term rehabilitation.

The community may be a good fit for someone who needs nursing support during rehabilitation or for a longer stay. It has 60 beds and offers private rooms, giving each resident a single private living space.

Physical therapy and speech therapy support rehabilitation needs, while nutritional support and wellness-focused activities address daily health and engagement. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours 13 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing staff time allocated to each resident. Medicare, Medicaid and private pay are accepted, and Barbra Paulsen serves as director.

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Overview of Penrose Harbor at Heron‘s Key

Penrose Harbor at Heron’s Key is a continuing care retirement community in Gig Harbor, WA, with independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing home care, and skilled nursing. Independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living adds help with bathing, dressing, medication, and other daily tasks. Memory care provides a secured, supervised setting for someone at risk of wandering, and skilled nursing or nursing home care provides licensed nursing on site around the clock. The range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time without leaving the community.

With 49 beds, Penrose Harbor at Heron’s Key is a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know each other. Housing includes one-bedroom suites, giving a resident a single private living space. Respite care offers a short stay when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover, while short-term rehabilitation provides temporary therapy after an illness or hospital stay. Fitness and wellness programming gives residents an organized way to exercise, and rehabilitation services support therapeutic care.

Chef-prepared meals are coordinated with an on-staff nutritionist, bringing nutritional planning into daily dining. Pets are allowed, and the pet-friendly living program supports residents who want to keep a pet with them. Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay are accepted. Total nurse staffing is 6 hours and 36 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time assigned to each resident.

The area has a Walk Score of 36 and is car-dependent, so most errands require a car or a ride. Chris Lucero is the director.

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Overview of Olympia Manor Rehabilitation Center

Olympia Manor Rehabilitation Center provides nursing home, skilled nursing, and respite care in Olympia, Washington. Skilled nursing includes licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while nursing home care supports residents who need ongoing care in a residential setting. Respite care offers a short-term stay when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover, making the home a possible fit for someone who needs temporary support.

The home has 71 beds, with private and semi-private rooms. A private room gives one resident an individual living space; a semi-private room accommodates two residents. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 36 minutes per resident per day, meaning that amount of nurse time is assigned to each resident daily. Medicare and private pay are accepted. Music therapy, music programs, pet therapy, community outings, and religious services provide structured activities and opportunities for engagement, while the beauty salon and barber shop allow residents to receive grooming services on site. Regency Pacific is the owner.

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Overview of Olympia Transitional Care and Rehabilitation

Settled in the neighborhood of Olympia, WA, Olympia Transitional Care and Rehabilitation is a dependable senior care provider, offering comprehensive short-term rehabilitation and long-term care services. The community collaborates closely with residents, their families, and healthcare providers to create a comprehensive and effective care and treatment plan that best aligns with residents’ individual needs and care goals. Featuring 135 beds and beautiful spacious rooms, the community warrants a comfortable living and recovery environment that fosters comfort and quick healing process.

Committed to creating an environment that fosters both healing and enrichment, the community also offers a diverse activity programs, nutritionally balanced meals, and other amenities that make residents’ living experience more enjoyable. With no cleaning and laundry chores to worry about, residents are free to focus their mind and time on their recovery and more meaningful things. Here, residents are provided with an excellent care team, convenient services, and a therapeutic environment for an ideal place to regain their strength and get back on their feet quickly.

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Overview of Avamere Olympic Rehabilitation of Sequim

Avamere Olympic Rehabilitation of Sequim provides nursing home and skilled nursing care in Sequim, WA. Skilled nursing includes licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while short term and long term care programs support both recovery stays and ongoing residence. Rehabilitation services and short term rehabilitation are available for residents recovering from illness, injury or surgery. Respite care offers a temporary stay when a family caregiver needs time away.

The community has 90 beds, creating a setting larger than a small home while keeping nursing and rehabilitation services on site. Total nurse staffing is 4h 34m per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time assigned to each resident. A doctor is on staff, and 24 hour staffing is available for residents who need continuous support.

Medicare, Medicaid and private pay are accepted, giving families several ways to cover eligible care. A beauty salon and patio with outdoor seating provide places for personal care appointments and time outside, while an on site EKG supports cardiac testing without arranging a separate visit. Avamere Olympic Rehabilitation of Sequim may be a good fit for someone who needs skilled nursing with short term rehabilitation, respite care or long term support.

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Overview of Woodard Creek Health & Rehabilitation

Woodard Creek Health & Rehabilitation is a nursing home in Olympia, WA, with 152 beds. Nursing home care provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, making the community relevant to a resident who needs ongoing clinical support. A doctor is on staff, and the community is in the Ensign Road Northeast neighborhood.

Residents have private suites for living rather than shared rooms. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 37 minutes per resident per day, representing the total daily nurse time assigned per resident.

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Ranking Methodology

How we rank these nursing homes

Every nursing home above is evaluated across five weighted categories using CMS data including Care Compare, Payroll-Based Journal, and Medicare Cost Reports. Rank badges compare each home against other nursing homes in the same state — never against assisted living, memory care, or independent living communities.

  • CMS data
  • 5 weighted categories
  • Updated quarterly
Full methodology

Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Care Quality
  • 20%
    Staffing
  • 20%
    Regulatory
  • 20%
    Operational
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Care Quality 35%

The largest single share of every ranking. CMS star ratings and quality measures that reflect actual care delivered to residents.

  • Includes
  • Overall Rating
  • Health Inspection
  • QM Rating
  • Long-Stay QM
  • Short-Stay QM
02

Staffing Adequacy 20%

The strongest predictor of resident outcomes. Volume and stability of nursing care, drawn from CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

  • Includes
  • Nurse Hrs/Res/Day
  • RN vs State
  • Total Nurse Staff Hrs vs State
  • RN Turnover
03

Regulatory & Safety Record 20%

Inspection patterns that star ratings can mask. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • Citations
  • Citations/Inspection
  • Severe Citations
  • Fines
  • Accreditations
04

Operational & Financial Stability 20%

Stable operations and sound finances are leading indicators of consistent care over time.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy vs State
  • Avg Length of Stay
  • Revenue
  • Payroll %
  • Years in Operation
  • Admin Tenure
05

Environment & Accessibility 5%

Context that matters to families but doesn't directly measure clinical care. Weighted lower for nursing homes than for assisted or independent living.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • BBB Rating
No paid rankings Facilities cannot pay to influence placement.
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Nursing Homes in Olympia at a glance

Avg Overall CMS Rating: 3.4/ 5The average Overall CMS Rating for all CMS-certified nursing homes in Olympia, WA. Ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.2/ 5
Avg Staffing Rating: 3.9/ 5The average Staffing Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Olympia, WA. Reflects nursing staff hours per resident per day (including RNs), adjusted for residents' care needs. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.4/ 5
Avg Health Insp. Rating: 3.0/ 5The average Health Inspection Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Olympia, WA. Based on each facility's recent inspections and complaint investigations, weighing the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.0/ 5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nursing Homes in Olympia, WA

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Washington?

Assisted living in Washington is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does Washington Medicaid cover nursing home care?

Yes — Washington Medicaid covers nursing home care for residents who meet income, asset, and medical-need eligibility requirements. Most CMS-certified nursing homes accept Medicaid as a primary payer once long-term-care eligibility is established.

What is nursing home care?

Nursing homes (also called skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses, rehabilitation services, and long-term custodial care for residents with significant health or functional needs.

How many nursing homes are listed on this page?

This page features 7 nursing homes in Olympia, WA. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right nursing home in Olympia, WA?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Olympia, WA, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting nursing homes in Olympia, WA?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.