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Best Nursing Homes in Olympia, WA

Reviewed by Dr. Jordan Weiss
Updated May 2026
We analyzed 11 homes in Olympia, WA

Sources: CMS Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and Washington Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care.

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

7 facilities compared · CMS & WA Dept. of Health data

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Penrose Harbor at Heron‘s Key
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).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Gig Harbor
49
Facility 49
WA AVG 102
Rank #303 / 372
69.7%
Facility 69.7%
WA AVG 72.5%
Rank #195 / 310
-4%
5.88
Facility 5.88
WA AVG 4.22
Rank #1 / 89
+46% +39%
$15.0k
Facility $15.0k
WA AVG $87.7k
Rank #38 / 91
33
Facility 33
WA AVG 48.9
Rank #23 / 91
8.3
Facility 8.3
WA AVG 6.9
Rank #64 / 91
1
Facility 1
WA AVG 2.0
20
36
Facility 36
WA AVG 53
Rank #433 / 628
Herons Key
$25.6M
Facility $25.6M
WA AVG $13.2M
Rank #14 / 93
$7.8M
Facility $7.8M
WA AVG $5.7M
Rank #34 / 93
30.3%
Facility 30.3%
WA AVG 45.5%
Rank #88 / 93
505531
Olympia Transitional Care and Rehabilitation
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).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Olympia
135
Facility 135
WA AVG 102
Rank #30 / 372
61.7%
Facility 61.7%
WA AVG 72.5%
Rank #242 / 310
-15%
4.47
Facility 4.47
WA AVG 4.22
Rank #17 / 89
-53% +6%
$0
Facility $0
WA AVG $87.7k
Rank #1 / 91
29
Facility 29
WA AVG 48.9
Rank #13 / 91
4.1
Facility 4.1
WA AVG 6.9
Rank #10 / 91
1
Facility 1
WA AVG 2.0
81
38
Facility 38
WA AVG 53
Rank #420 / 628
Joel Smith
$16.3M
Facility $16.3M
WA AVG $13.2M
Rank #34 / 93
$9.1M
Facility $9.1M
WA AVG $5.7M
Rank #24 / 93
55.6%
Facility 55.6%
WA AVG 45.5%
Rank #28 / 93
505243
Puget Health Care Center
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).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Olympia (Capital Mall Drive Southwest)
108
Facility 108
WA AVG 102
Rank #78 / 372
89.0%
Facility 89.0%
WA AVG 72.5%
Rank #51 / 310
+23%
4.06
Facility 4.06
WA AVG 4.22
Rank #47 / 89
-45% -4%
$8.0k
Facility $8.0k
WA AVG $87.7k
Rank #31 / 91
18
Facility 18
WA AVG 48.9
Rank #7 / 91
3.0
Facility 3.0
WA AVG 6.9
Rank #3 / 91
1
Facility 1
WA AVG 2.0
95
31
Facility 31
WA AVG 53
Rank #469 / 628
-
$16.7M
Facility $16.7M
WA AVG $13.2M
Rank #33 / 93
$7.3M
Facility $7.3M
WA AVG $5.7M
Rank #38 / 93
43.5%
Facility 43.5%
WA AVG 45.5%
Rank #60 / 93
505299
Willapa Harbor Care
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).

Raymond
60
Facility 60
WA AVG 102
Rank #247 / 372
60.5%
Facility 60.5%
WA AVG 72.5%
Rank #245 / 310
-17%
3.91
Facility 3.91
WA AVG 4.22
Rank #58 / 89
-19% -7%
$0
Facility $0
WA AVG $87.7k
Rank #1 / 91
30
Facility 30
WA AVG 48.9
Rank #17 / 91
7.5
Facility 7.5
WA AVG 6.9
Rank #57 / 91
-
Facility -
WA AVG 2.0
41
13
Facility 13
WA AVG 53
Rank #570 / 628
Tashina Mcneley
$1.7M
Facility $1.7M
WA AVG $13.2M
Rank #93 / 93
$637.6k
Facility $637.6k
WA AVG $5.7M
Rank #93 / 93
37.2%
Facility 37.2%
WA AVG 45.5%
Rank #78 / 93
505349
Avamere Olympic Rehabilitation of Sequim
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).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Sequim
90
Facility 90
WA AVG 102
Rank #134 / 372
83.2%
Facility 83.2%
WA AVG 72.5%
Rank #92 / 310
+15%
4.28
Facility 4.28
WA AVG 4.22
Rank #27 / 89
+24% +1%
$27.5k
Facility $27.5k
WA AVG $87.7k
Rank #43 / 91
41
Facility 41
WA AVG 48.9
Rank #35 / 91
3.4
Facility 3.4
WA AVG 6.9
Rank #5 / 91
2
Facility 2
WA AVG 2.0
71
16
Facility 16
WA AVG 53
Rank #554 / 628
-
$15.3M
Facility $15.3M
WA AVG $13.2M
Rank #36 / 93
$7.1M
Facility $7.1M
WA AVG $5.7M
Rank #41 / 93
46.3%
Facility 46.3%
WA AVG 45.5%
Rank #54 / 93
505327
Woodard Creek Health & Rehabilitation
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).

HC

Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.

Olympia (Ensign Road Northeast)
152
Facility 152
WA AVG 102
Rank #15 / 372
58.7%
Facility 58.7%
WA AVG 72.5%
Rank #258 / 310
-19%
4.30
Facility 4.30
WA AVG 4.22
Rank #27 / 89
-2% +2%
$0
Facility $0
WA AVG $87.7k
Rank #1 / 91
65
Facility 65
WA AVG 48.9
Rank #64 / 91
7.2
Facility 7.2
WA AVG 6.9
Rank #54 / 91
-
Facility -
WA AVG 2.0
92
29
Facility 29
WA AVG 53
Rank #483 / 628
Rachel Erickson
$22.3M
Facility $22.3M
WA AVG $13.2M
Rank #21 / 93
$11.7M
Facility $11.7M
WA AVG $5.7M
Rank #15 / 93
52.6%
Facility 52.6%
WA AVG 45.5%
Rank #32 / 93
505387
Olympia Manor Rehabilitation Center
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).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Olympia (Cain Road)
71
Facility 71
WA AVG 102
Rank #206 / 372
89.3%
Facility 89.3%
WA AVG 72.5%
Rank #50 / 310
+23%
3.20
Facility 3.20
WA AVG 4.22
Rank #84 / 89
+54% -24%
$57.2k
Facility $57.2k
WA AVG $87.7k
Rank #52 / 91
39
Facility 39
WA AVG 48.9
Rank #31 / 91
4.3
Facility 4.3
WA AVG 6.9
Rank #12 / 91
1
Facility 1
WA AVG 2.0
68
14
Facility 14
WA AVG 53
Rank #565 / 628
-
$24.9M
Facility $24.9M
WA AVG $13.2M
Rank #15 / 93
$6.3M
Facility $6.3M
WA AVG $5.7M
Rank #56 / 93
25.2%
Facility 25.2%
WA AVG 45.5%
Rank #92 / 93
505514
Overview of Regency Olympia

Regency Olympia Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is an exceptional assisted living community with nursing home care services in Olympia, Washington State, where compassion and individuality take center stage. With a specialization in Skilled Nursing and Long-term Care Services, this center provides a nurturing and inviting atmosphere that celebrates the distinct qualities of every resident.
Regency Olympia is supported by a committed team of dedicated professionals, including nurses, dietary experts, social services, therapists, certified nursing assistants, and more. Together, they work collaboratively to deliver physician-directed care that is personalized to the unique needs of each individual. With admissions available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, Regency Olympia ensures accessibility for those seeking compassionate care. Whether recovering from a post-acute stay or transitioning to long-term care, this center is dedicated to empowering independence and elevating the quality of life. Their all-encompassing programs offer a spectrum of treatments tailored for those on the path to recovery from serious injuries, illnesses, or surgeries.

Contact Regency Olympia

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.

  • 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
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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 11 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.