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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
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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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Spokane Falls Care

6021 N Lidgerwood St, Spokane, WA 99208
Overview of Spokane Falls Care

A premier senior living community based on North Lidgerwood Street, Spokane, WA, Spokane Falls Care offers short-term rehab, long-term skilled nursing, and therapy services. Providing care for 64 years, the community promises the highest standard of care and assistance. With a team of dedicated and friendly professionals, seniors and their families keep their peace of mind knowing they are well-respected.

Spokane Falls Center values seniors’ independence, lending support only when necessary and wanted. Moreover, personalized care plans are crafted to ensure seniors’ specific needs and preferences are taken care of. The community provides the help seniors need and empowers them to live their lives confidently and age gracefully with the utmost care and assistance from Spokane Falls Center.

Contact Spokane Falls Care

Overview of Polack Adult Day Center

Enjoy unparalleled care and comfort with the renowned senior living community of Polack Adult Day Center in Seward Park Avenue South, Seattle, WA, offering adult day care and nursing care. The community goes above and beyond to deliver top-tier care and assistance for seniors to thrive and live to their potential. Keep peace of mind with a team of qualified and highly trained professionals providing tailored care plans.

Gain meaningful experiences and try out new things through a jam-packed calendar of fun activities and engaging programs. Catering to dietary needs and preferences, the community serves healthy, delicious, kosher-style meals for a delightful dining experience. Polack Adult Day Center is great for seniors aiming to make every moment of their golden years count in its serene spaces.

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Overview of Amani Place Afh II

Receive an all-encompassing care in the serene senior living community of Amani Place Afh II that sits peacefully in the quiet neighborhood of Spokane Valley, WA. Focused on helping its residents age in one place, the community offers an all encompassing care services, including assisted living, Alzheimer’s care, memory care, skilled nursing, and hospice care. Residents here are provided with inviting and stunning accommodations where they can enjoy a restful retirement experience.

The community makes sure residents’ unique needs are met by providing each of them with personalized care plans that accommodate their individual needs, preferences, and care goals. Featuring a round the clock team of care experts, Amani Place Afh II ensures residents can live confidently knowing that someone is always there to care for their needs. Here, residents are supported to lead the lifestyle they want within an environment that allows them to thrive.

Contact Amani Place AFH II

Overview of Amani Place Afh III

Tucked away in a peaceful area in Spokane Valley, WA, Amani Place Afh III is a compassionate senior living community that aims to help its residents comfortably age in place with its wide array of services. Residents here enjoy the convenience of having assisted living, Alzheimer’s care, memory care, skilled nursing, and hospice care services all under one community. Offering a range of cozy and easy to navigate accommodations, the community guarantees each resident a comfortable living environment that provides them plenty of privacy and excellent safety.

The community features a reliable team of care professionals that offers a strong dedication to making each resident feel well-cared for and comfortable within a safe living environment. Residents are also given individualized care plans to make sure that their wishes and needs are accommodated. With compassionate care and support, residents of Amani Place Afh III enjoy their peace of mind knowing that they are in capable hands.

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Overview of Amani Place Afh IV

Conveniently nestled in Spokane Valley, WA, Amani Place Afh IV is a dependable senior living community that aims to provide its residents with services that give them unmatched peace of mind. Offering a wide range of care options, including assisted living, Alzheimer’s care, memory care, skilled nursing, and hospice care, Amani Place Afh IV ensures its residents can successfully age in place. With its snug and stunning accommodations, residents are provided with a safe haven for resting, relaxation, or inviting their families and friends over for bonding moments.

Residents find assurance from having a highly-skilled care team available to cater to their every need day and night. The community also makes sure that every resident is provided with the services they need to thrive by offering them customized care plans that accommodate both their preferences and needs. With Amani Place Afh IV, residents can rest easy knowing that they are loved and cared for by compassionate people.

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Bridgeview Care

1805 Thompson Dr, Bremerton, WA 98337
Overview of Bridgeview Care

Providing high quality care to the community of Bremerton, WA, since 1994, Bridgeview Care is an exceptional senior living community that offers a wide variety of services designed to help seniors with individualized healthcare needs. The community offers short-term rehab, long-term skilled nursing, and an array of therapy services to help residents regain strength and get back to doing the activities they enjoy. Round-the-clock care is provided by a team of experienced professionals in a serene, safe, and comfortable environment for healing and rest.

Bridgeview Care is committed to delivering a full range of services to help seniors heal, regain strength, and live as independently as possible. With various therapy services, nutritional support, and wellness-focused activities, the community continuously exceeds expectations in providing quality and innovative care. At Bridgeview Care, seniors are guaranteed to receive great care from great people.

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Overview of Continuum Care of King

Ideally located in the peaceful neighborhood of Tukwila, WA, Continuum Care of King provides a serene environment for palliative and end-of-life care. They feature a team of experienced caregivers to help residents with their care needs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. By offering compassionate hospice care, the community efficiently supports residents throughout their end-of-life journey.

From daily living assistance to pain management, Continuum Care of King provides all the care and support residents need to live through their conditions and final days comfortably. The community also encourages a collaborative approach to care, fostering transparency and involvement from residents’ families. Live out your days surrounded by kind and compassionate people amidst a safe and cozy environment.

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Overview of Shangri-La Care Home

Shangri-La Care Home is a nurse-owned and operated assisted living community in Sumner, WA, offering assistance with daily living activities. Dedicated to older adults’ comfort, the community continuously promotes a compassionate, home-like environment. With meal preparation, walking assistance, and recreational opportunities, residents experience a worry-free lifestyle. Through personalized care plans, residents receive holistic care to live comfortably.

Holiday celebrations, group activities, and outings foster interactions and encourage residents to stay active. Spacious gathering areas, accessible outdoors, and a lively dining room are among the first-class amenities dedicated to residents’ relaxation and wellness. Set in the quiet residential area of Sumner, the community guarantees accessibility and convenience. This assisted living community is committed to helping older adults thrive in retirement, making it a great choice for senior living in Washington.

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
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nursing Homes in Washington

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.