Best Nursing Homes in Port Townsend, WA

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 1 nursing homes in Port Townsend, WA using Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank nursing homes in WA
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Avg Overall CMS Rating: 5.0/ 5The average Overall CMS Rating for all CMS-certified nursing homes in Port Townsend, 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: 4.0/ 5The average Staffing Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Port Townsend, 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: 4.0/ 5The average Health Inspection Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Port Townsend, 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
Overview of Life Care Center of Port Townsend

Nestled in the serene beauty of Port Townsend, WA, Life Care Center of Port Townsend overlooks the stunning Kah Tai Lagoon with a backdrop of the Olympic Mountains, offering a peaceful environment for healing and recovery. This welcoming community provides a full range of care services, including skilled nursing, long-term care, and comprehensive inpatient, and outpatient rehabilitation. Here, residents can benefit from private and semi-private accommodations designed for comfort, complemented by individualized treatment plans tailored to support their recovery and independence.

Providing top-of-the-line amenities and services, residents can enjoy delicious and nutritious meals, a library, an onsite beauty salon and barber shop, and beautifully landscaped walking paths. A robust daily activity schedule and wireless internet ensure residents stay connected and engaged. With a compassionate team and a mission to enhance well-being, this community creates an ideal space for healing and growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Nursing Homes in Port Townsend, 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 1 nursing homes in Port Townsend, WA. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right nursing home in Port Townsend, 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 Port Townsend, 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 Port Townsend, 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.