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Overview of Avamere Rehabilitation at Park West

Avamere Rehabilitation at Park West in Seattle’s North Admiral neighborhood provides skilled nursing, long-term nursing home care, and short-term respite stays. On-site skilled nursing teams manage continuous clinical needs, while respite stays allow primary caregivers brief breaks for personal travel or recovery.

Operating 137 beds, the facility allocates an average of 4 hours and 20 minutes of total nurse staffing time per resident each day. Financial coverage options include Medicare for qualifying post-hospital rehabilitation, Medicaid for eligible long-term stays, and private payment.

Families interested in short-term rehabilitative care or continuous nursing support in West Seattle can contact Avamere Rehabilitation at Park West to verify bed availability or arrange a tour.

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Overview of Avamere Rehabilitation of Issaquah

Avamere Rehabilitation of Issaquah provides nursing home, palliative care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Issaquah, WA. Nursing home and skilled nursing care provide residential support with licensed nursing care on site, while palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom management. Respite care offers a short stay, which can suit a family caregiver who needs time to travel or recover.

The home has 140 beds. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 29 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time allocated to each resident. Payment options are Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Medicare applies to short-term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid can help when savings do not cover a long stay, and private pay is another payment route.

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Overview of Providence Mount St. Vincent

Providence Mount St. Vincent offers nursing home, skilled nursing, assisted living, independent living, and respite care in Seattle, WA. In assisted living, a resident receives help with daily tasks while maintaining an apartment, while independent living provides a private living arrangement without daily care. Skilled nursing and nursing home care provide nursing support on site.

Respite care offers a short stay when a person’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. The range of care levels can also suit a resident whose needs grow over time without leaving the community. Providence Mount St. Vincent has 122 beds.

Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Medicare can cover short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence, while Medicaid may help when savings do not cover a long stay. Private pay allows families to use personal funds.

Total nurse staffing is 4h 28m per resident/day, representing the daily nurse care time allocated per resident. On site outpatient rehabilitation allows a resident to receive therapy without arranging transportation elsewhere, and the barber and beauty salon provides grooming services within the community. Religious services are also available.

A Walk Score of 60 makes the area somewhat walkable. Some errands can be done on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can handle some nearby errands independently.

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Overview of Discovery Nursing & Rehab of Vancouver

Discovery Nursing & Rehab of Vancouver is a nursing home in Vancouver, WA, offering palliative care and skilled nursing in the Hazel Dell South neighborhood. Nursing home and skilled nursing services provide licensed nursing care on site, while palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom management. The community may be a good fit for a resident who needs ongoing nursing support alongside comfort-focused care.

Discovery Nursing & Rehab of Vancouver has 89 beds. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families listed ways to cover care, including Medicare for eligible short-term skilled care after a hospital stay and Medicaid for qualifying long-term care needs. Total nurse staffing is 5h per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on nurse staffing allocated per resident.

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Overview of Alderwood Post Acute & Rehabilitation

Situated in Lynnwood, Washington, Alderwood Post Acute & Rehabilitation is a distinguished skilled nursing and rehabilitation center offering comprehensive around-the-clock care in a residential setting. The community prides itself on providing an array of amenities, including an outdoor recreation area, a tranquil patio garden, a fully-equipped rehab gym, a dedicated beauty/barber shop, a library, pastoral support, and transportation services—curating an enriching environment for residents. Specializing in short-term nursing and rehabilitation care, Alderwood Post Acute & Rehabilitation is dedicated to aiding patients in their recovery from illnesses or injuries, supporting their journey back to independence. The highly trained care team collaborates with physicians to devise tailored and comprehensive care plans for each patient, ensuring individualized attention.
Moreover, Alderwood Post Acute & Rehabilitation offers long-term programs catering to patients requiring ongoing intensive services. Through dedicated collaboration, the team crafts personalized programs to restore patients to optimal health and functionality. Certified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the community emphasizes the uniqueness of each individual’s rehabilitation journey, focusing on holistic wellness encompassing mind, body, and spirit. In partnership with patients and their physicians, Alderwood Post Acute & Rehabilitation designs customized programs administered by their dynamic staff, who are dedicated to inspiring and guiding patients at every step of their wellness journey. At Alderwood Post Acute & Rehabilitation, residents receive compassionate care, specialized rehabilitation services, and unwavering encouragement to achieve their wellness goals.  

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Overview of Rockwood South Hill

Rockwood South Hill in Spokane, Washington, offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing home care, and skilled nursing. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living helps with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication management. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and skilled nursing includes licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

Several care levels are available within one community, which may suit a resident whose needs could grow over time without requiring a move elsewhere. Respite care and short term rehabilitation support temporary stays, including when a usual caregiver needs time away or a resident is recovering after an illness or injury.

The community has 90 beds, with total nurse staffing of 6 hours and 10 minutes per resident each day. That figure represents the daily hands on nursing time allocated per resident. Medicare and private pay are accepted; Medicare may cover short term skilled care after a hospital stay, while private pay allows families to pay directly.

A fitness center and wellness programs offer places for exercise and health focused activities, while outdoor spaces give residents areas to spend time outside. Multiple dining venues include casual and fine dining, with menus that change regularly and accommodate various dietary needs. Salon and spa services provide personal care on site.

The area has a Walk Score of 96 out of 100, considered a walker’s paradise where daily errands do not require a car. A resident who no longer drives can handle those errands on foot. Dan DeBoise, RN BSN, serves as director.

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Overview of Skyline

Situated in Seattle, WA, Skyline Nursing Center provides rehabilitation and skilled nursing. Total nurse staffing is 7 hours and 2 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time allocated to each resident.

The 34-bed community is smaller in scale, which can support regular familiarity between residents and staff. It is also a high-rise with one-bedroom and two-bedroom housing options. Furthermore, the range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since moving between levels can be accommodated without leaving the community. Pets are allowed so that a resident may bring animal companions.

A Walk Score of 98 places the area in a walker’s paradise, where daily errands do not require a car. For a resident who no longer drives, errands can still be completed independently on foot. Payment options are Medicare and private pay. This also indicates that Medicare is used for short-term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long-term residence.

Starting Price $4,840/Month Info Pricing updated on October 8th, 2026

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Overview of Life Care Center of Puyallup

Life Care Center of Puyallup is a nursing home offering skilled nursing in Puyallup, WA. Residents receive licensed nursing care around the clock, with both short term and long term care available. This combination suits someone who needs nursing support during recovery or on an ongoing basis.

Inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services support therapy during a stay or through an outpatient visit. A community re entry program helps residents working toward a return to community living. Hair services can be arranged within the community through the beauty salon and barber shop.

The home has 102 beds. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 7 minutes per resident per day, representing the nursing time assigned to each resident across a day. Payment options are Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Medicare applies to short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence, Medicaid may help when savings do not cover a long stay, and private pay means the resident or family pays directly.

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Edmonds Care

21400 72Nd Ave W, Edmonds, WA 98026
Overview of Edmonds Care

Edmonds Care is a premiere senior living community in Edmonds, WA, offering long-term skilled nursing, short-term rehabilitation, and an array of therapy services. The community offers warmly decorated private and semi-private rooms with access to free, in-room cable services, WiFi, and comfortable lounge areas. Residents are well-supported throughout their recovery with 24-hour support and care from a consistent, compassionate, and well-trained team of professionals.

The community adopts a resident-centered approach to care, offering personalized care, comprehensive therapies, specialized care services, and support services for residents and their families. To make residents’ stay more comfortable and fun, the community also offers life enrichment services, such as quality-time with residents, celebrations, learning and recreation opportunities, along with a variety of engaging activities. With a supportive environment, compassionate care team, convenient amenities, and innovative healthcare, residents are guaranteed a comfortable healing journey at Edmonds Care.

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Overview of Woodland Assisted Living

Woodland Assisted Living provides independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, nursing home care, palliative options, hospice care, and respite stays in Woodland, Washington. The 32-bed community allows residents to adjust their care levels on site as personal needs change. Hands-on nursing care averages 3 hours and 29 minutes per resident daily. Facility amenities include 14 private rehabilitation suites, a hydrotherapy tub, a salon, landscaped courtyards, a walking path, and scheduled non-denominational religious services.

Director Justin Settlemier manages the location, which accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private payment. Residents have access to weekly van or bus outings, while a walk score of 62 allows non-drivers to run select local errands on foot.

Families seeking multi-level care options or short-term respite coverage can reach out to Woodland Assisted Living for current space availability and service details.

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Nursing Homes in Washington State at a glance

Avg Overall CMS Rating: 3.3/ 5The average Overall CMS Rating for all CMS-certified nursing homes in Washington State. 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: 3.6/ 5The average Staffing Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Washington State. 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: 2.9/ 5The average Health Inspection Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Washington State. 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