Best Nursing Homes in Washington

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 78 nursing homes in Washington using Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank nursing homes in WA

Reviewed by

Dr. Jordan Weiss

Last updated

Jul 2026

We analyzed

78 homes

Other senior care options in Washington:

Assisted Living Memory Care Independent Living

Avg Overall CMS Rating: 3.2/ 5The average Overall CMS Rating for all CMS-certified nursing homes in Washington. 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: 3.4/ 5The average Staffing Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Washington. 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: 2.8/ 5The average Health Inspection Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Washington. 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

Compare Nursing Homes around Washington

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

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


Judson Park	NH AL IL MC SNF	Des Moines (Marine View Drive South)	52 Facility 52 WA AVG 82 Rank #288 / 366	73.1% Facility 73.1% WA AVG 72.5% Rank #170 / 310	+1%	4.06 Facility 4.06 WA AVG 4.22 Rank #47 / 90	+25%	-4%	$0 Facility $0 WA AVG $87.7k Rank #1 / 92	57 Facility 57 WA AVG 48.9 Rank #57 / 92	19.0 Facility 19.0 WA AVG 6.9 Rank #91 / 92	-	38	A+	19 Facility 19 WA AVG 51 Rank #532 / 628	Humangood Washington	$30.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility $30.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023 WA AVG $13.2M Rank #8 / 94	$15.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility $15.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023 WA AVG $5.7M Rank #5 / 94	51.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility 51.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023 WA AVG 45.5% Rank #50 / 94	505455
Timber Ridge	NH AL IL MC SNF	Issaquah (Talus)	26 Facility 26 WA AVG 82 Rank #352 / 366	88.5% Facility 88.5% WA AVG 72.5% Rank #56 / 310	+22%	5.65 Facility 5.65 WA AVG 4.22 Rank #5 / 90	-34%	+34%	$0 Facility $0 WA AVG $87.7k Rank #1 / 92	17 Facility 17 WA AVG 48.9 Rank #6 / 92	5.7 Facility 5.7 WA AVG 6.9 Rank #37 / 92	-	23	A+	19 Facility 19 WA AVG 51 Rank #532 / 628	Lcs Timber Ridge LLC	$31.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility $31.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023 WA AVG $13.2M Rank #7 / 94	$13.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility $13.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023 WA AVG $5.7M Rank #12 / 94	43%Fiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility 43%Fiscal year ending 12/2023 WA AVG 45.5% Rank #77 / 94	505518
Mt. Baker Care Center	NH AL PC RC SNF	Bellingham (South Bellingham)	47 Facility 47 WA AVG 82 Rank #308 / 366	80.6% Facility 80.6% WA AVG 72.5% Rank #117 / 310	+11%	4.65 Facility 4.65 WA AVG 4.22 Rank #10 / 90	-10%	+10%	$0 Facility $0 WA AVG $87.7k Rank #1 / 92	18 Facility 18 WA AVG 48.9 Rank #7 / 92	3.6 Facility 3.6 WA AVG 6.9 Rank #7 / 92	-	56	-	44 Facility 44 WA AVG 51 Rank #377 / 628	Clay Management Group LLC	$11.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility $11.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023 WA AVG $13.2M Rank #44 / 94	$6.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility $6.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023 WA AVG $5.7M Rank #52 / 94	59.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility 59.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023 WA AVG 45.5% Rank #57 / 94	505376
Life Care Center of South Hill	NH SNF	Puyallup (7Th Street Southeast)	100 Facility 100 WA AVG 82 Rank #93 / 366	82.3% Facility 82.3% WA AVG 72.5% Rank #99 / 310	+13%	3.85 Facility 3.85 WA AVG 4.22 Rank #61 / 90	-15%	-9%	$17.4k Facility $17.4k WA AVG $87.7k Rank #44 / 92	29 Facility 29 WA AVG 48.9 Rank #15 / 92	4.8 Facility 4.8 WA AVG 6.9 Rank #23 / 92	-	95	-	32 Facility 32 WA AVG 51 Rank #458 / 628	Alexander Medina	$20.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility $20.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023 WA AVG $13.2M Rank #11 / 94	$10.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility $10.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023 WA AVG $5.7M Rank #15 / 94	52.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility 52.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023 WA AVG 45.5% Rank #67 / 94	505526
Avamere Rehabilitation of Cascade Park	NH PC RC SNF	Vancouver (Cascade Highlands)	88 Facility 88 WA AVG 82 Rank #144 / 366	89.5% Facility 89.5% WA AVG 72.5% Rank #49 / 310	+23%	4.49 Facility 4.49 WA AVG 4.22 Rank #17 / 90	+1%	+6%	$0 Facility $0 WA AVG $87.7k Rank #1 / 92	35 Facility 35 WA AVG 48.9 Rank #29 / 92	5.8 Facility 5.8 WA AVG 6.9 Rank #39 / 92	1	82	-	56 Facility 56 WA AVG 51 Rank #281 / 628	Ryan Rose	$16.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility $16.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023 WA AVG $13.2M Rank #29 / 94	$7.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility $7.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023 WA AVG $5.7M Rank #37 / 94	48%Fiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility 48%Fiscal year ending 12/2023 WA AVG 45.5% Rank #70 / 94	505389
Penrose Harbor at Heron‘s Key	NH AL IL MC SNF	Gig Harbor	49 Facility 49 WA AVG 82 Rank #302 / 366	69.7% Facility 69.7% WA AVG 72.5% Rank #198 / 310	-4%	5.88 Facility 5.88 WA AVG 4.22 Rank #1 / 90	+46%	+39%	$15.0k Facility $15.0k WA AVG $87.7k Rank #41 / 92	33 Facility 33 WA AVG 48.9 Rank #25 / 92	8.3 Facility 8.3 WA AVG 6.9 Rank #65 / 92	1	22	-	36 Facility 36 WA AVG 51 Rank #433 / 628	Herons Key	$23.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility $23.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023 WA AVG $13.2M Rank #15 / 94	$7.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility $7.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023 WA AVG $5.7M Rank #36 / 94	33.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility 33.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023 WA AVG 45.5% Rank #89 / 94	505531
Covenant Living at the Shores	NH AL MC SNF	Mercer Island (Fortuna)	50 Facility 50 WA AVG 82 Rank #274 / 366	76.0% Facility 76.0% WA AVG 72.5% Rank #147 / 310	+5%	4.25 Facility 4.25 WA AVG 4.22 Rank #28 / 90	+29%	+1%	$0 Facility $0 WA AVG $87.7k Rank #1 / 92	40 Facility 40 WA AVG 48.9 Rank #36 / 92	10.0 Facility 10.0 WA AVG 6.9 Rank #73 / 92	1	38	-	18 Facility 18 WA AVG 51 Rank #540 / 628	-	$7.2MFiscal year ending 09/2023 Facility $7.2MFiscal year ending 09/2023 WA AVG $13.2M Rank #74 / 94	$3.9MFiscal year ending 09/2023 Facility $3.9MFiscal year ending 09/2023 WA AVG $5.7M Rank #66 / 94	54%Fiscal year ending 09/2023 Facility 54%Fiscal year ending 09/2023 WA AVG 45.5% Rank #39 / 94	505504
Garden Terrace Healthcare Center at Federal Way	NH AL HOS PC RC SNF	Federal Way (South 338Th Street)	34 Facility 34 WA AVG 82 Rank #343 / 366	35.3% Facility 35.3% WA AVG 72.5% Rank #299 / 310	-51%	4.88 Facility 4.88 WA AVG 4.22 Rank #7 / 90	+30%	+16%	$0 Facility $0 WA AVG $87.7k Rank #1 / 92	46 Facility 46 WA AVG 48.9 Rank #42 / 92	6.6 Facility 6.6 WA AVG 6.9 Rank #51 / 92	-	12	-	46 Facility 46 WA AVG 51 Rank #362 / 628	Megan Larson	$12.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility $12.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023 WA AVG $13.2M Rank #38 / 94	$7.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility $7.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023 WA AVG $5.7M Rank #32 / 94	59.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility 59.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023 WA AVG 45.5% Rank #37 / 94	505512
Regency at Northpointe	NH RC SNF	Spokane (Shiloh Hills)	120 Facility 120 WA AVG 82 Rank #46 / 366	74.0% Facility 74.0% WA AVG 72.5% Rank #162 / 310	+2%	3.83 Facility 3.83 WA AVG 4.22 Rank #61 / 90	-41%	-9%	$8.3k Facility $8.3k WA AVG $87.7k Rank #35 / 92	15 Facility 15 WA AVG 48.9 Rank #4 / 92	3.8 Facility 3.8 WA AVG 6.9 Rank #10 / 92	1	90	-	37 Facility 37 WA AVG 51 Rank #427 / 628	Tod Dunfield	$16.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility $16.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023 WA AVG $13.2M Rank #28 / 94	$8.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility $8.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023 WA AVG $5.7M Rank #24 / 94	54.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility 54.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023 WA AVG 45.5% Rank #38 / 94	505369
Olympia Manor Rehabilitation Center	NH RC SNF	Olympia (Cain Road)	71 Facility 71 WA AVG 82 Rank #205 / 366	89.3% Facility 89.3% WA AVG 72.5% Rank #50 / 310	+23%	3.20 Facility 3.20 WA AVG 4.22 Rank #85 / 90	+54%	-24%	$59.8k Facility $59.8k WA AVG $87.7k Rank #61 / 92	39 Facility 39 WA AVG 48.9 Rank #33 / 92	4.3 Facility 4.3 WA AVG 6.9 Rank #13 / 92	1	69	-	14 Facility 14 WA AVG 51 Rank #565 / 628	-	$13.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility $13.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023 WA AVG $13.2M Rank #16 / 94	$6.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility $6.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023 WA AVG $5.7M Rank #57 / 94	46.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility 46.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023 WA AVG 45.5% Rank #93 / 94	505514
Life Care Center of Port Townsend	NH SNF	Port Townsend (Kearney Street)	94 Facility 94 WA AVG 82 Rank #128 / 366	41.3% Facility 41.3% WA AVG 72.5% Rank #289 / 310	-43%	3.99 Facility 3.99 WA AVG 4.22 Rank #52 / 90	+17%	-6%	$34.8k Facility $34.8k WA AVG $87.7k Rank #51 / 92	32 Facility 32 WA AVG 48.9 Rank #22 / 92	6.4 Facility 6.4 WA AVG 6.9 Rank #49 / 92	3	42	-	64 Facility 64 WA AVG 51 Rank #198 / 628	Angela Cerna	$6.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility $6.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023 WA AVG $13.2M Rank #83 / 94	$2.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility $2.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023 WA AVG $5.7M Rank #77 / 94	48.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility 48.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023 WA AVG 45.5% Rank #24 / 94	505306
Mirabella Seattle	NH AL MC SNF	Seattle (South Lake Union)	63 Facility 63 WA AVG 82 Rank #237 / 366	46.0% Facility 46.0% WA AVG 72.5% Rank #285 / 310	-37%	4.68 Facility 4.68 WA AVG 4.22 Rank #10 / 90	+2%	+11%	$8.3k Facility $8.3k WA AVG $87.7k Rank #35 / 92	41 Facility 41 WA AVG 48.9 Rank #37 / 92	10.3 Facility 10.3 WA AVG 6.9 Rank #76 / 92	-	36	A+	99 Facility 99 WA AVG 51 Rank #1 / 628	Lee Burnside	$7.9MFiscal year ending 09/2023 Facility $7.9MFiscal year ending 09/2023 WA AVG $13.2M Rank #9 / 94	$13.8MFiscal year ending 09/2023 Facility $13.8MFiscal year ending 09/2023 WA AVG $5.7M Rank #9 / 94	173.2%Fiscal year ending 09/2023 Facility 173.2%Fiscal year ending 09/2023 WA AVG 45.5% Rank #63 / 94	505520
Olympia Transitional Care and Rehabilitation	NH MC SNF	Olympia	113 Facility 113 WA AVG 82 Rank #63 / 366	61.7% Facility 61.7% WA AVG 72.5% Rank #243 / 310	-15%	4.47 Facility 4.47 WA AVG 4.22 Rank #17 / 90	-53%	+6%	$0 Facility $0 WA AVG $87.7k Rank #1 / 92	29 Facility 29 WA AVG 48.9 Rank #15 / 92	4.1 Facility 4.1 WA AVG 6.9 Rank #11 / 92	1	81	-	38 Facility 38 WA AVG 51 Rank #420 / 628	Joel Smith	$15.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility $15.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023 WA AVG $13.2M Rank #35 / 94	$8.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility $8.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023 WA AVG $5.7M Rank #25 / 94	57%Fiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility 57%Fiscal year ending 12/2023 WA AVG 45.5% Rank #29 / 94	505243
Puget Health Care Center	NH SNF	Olympia (Capital Mall Drive Southwest)	108 Facility 108 WA AVG 82 Rank #79 / 366	89.0% Facility 89.0% WA AVG 72.5% Rank #51 / 310	+23%	4.06 Facility 4.06 WA AVG 4.22 Rank #47 / 90	-45%	-4%	$8.0k Facility $8.0k WA AVG $87.7k Rank #34 / 92	18 Facility 18 WA AVG 48.9 Rank #7 / 92	3.0 Facility 3.0 WA AVG 6.9 Rank #3 / 92	1	93	-	31 Facility 31 WA AVG 51 Rank #469 / 628	-	$14.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility $14.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023 WA AVG $13.2M Rank #34 / 94	$7.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility $7.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023 WA AVG $5.7M Rank #40 / 94	49.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility 49.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023 WA AVG 45.5% Rank #61 / 94	505299
Prestige Post-Acute and Rehab Center – Centralia	NH AL IL MC	Centralia	128 Facility 128 WA AVG 82 Rank #32 / 366	66.8% Facility 66.8% WA AVG 72.5% Rank #220 / 310	-8%	3.55 Facility 3.55 WA AVG 4.22 Rank #70 / 90	-27%	-16%	$12.7k Facility $12.7k WA AVG $87.7k Rank #39 / 92	47 Facility 47 WA AVG 48.9 Rank #43 / 92	3.6 Facility 3.6 WA AVG 6.9 Rank #7 / 92	-	103	A+	9 Facility 9 WA AVG 51 Rank #593 / 628	-	$13.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility $13.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023 WA AVG $13.2M Rank #23 / 94	$7.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility $7.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023 WA AVG $5.7M Rank #41 / 94	55.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility 55.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023 WA AVG 45.5% Rank #83 / 94	505373

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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.

CMS data
5 weighted categories
Updated quarterly

Full methodology

Weighting overview

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

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

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

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

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

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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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 78 nursing homes in Washington. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right nursing home in Washington?

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 Washington, 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 Washington?

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.

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