Total health inspections
4
Washington average 7.8
Last Health inspection on May 2025
Mix of rehab and long-term care
This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.
Avamere Rehabilitation of Burien
Nursing Home
Avamere Rehabilitation of Burien
Nursing Home
Overview of Avamere Rehabilitation of Burien
Avamere Rehabilitation of Burien is a premier care facility in Burien, Washington. Their mission is to provide exceptional care and enhance the quality of life for all individuals they serve. With services from skilled nursing to long-term care services, Avamere is ready to help out the best way they know how- with compassion and expertise.
They specialize in rehabilitation and offer physical, occupational, and speech therapy. They understand that healing may take a while, but they will go above and beyond to give their patients the care and support they need. Their healthcare professionals are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, assuring the families of Burien that their loved ones are in reliable hands.
Quality ratings
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Nursing care per resident
Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
Staffing hours breakdown
Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Registered Nurse (RN)
Registered nurse hours per resident per day.
Registered nurse hours per resident per day.
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse hours per resident per day.
Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse hours per resident per day.
Nurse Aide
Nurse aide hours per resident per day.
Nurse aide hours per resident per day.
Total Nursing (Weekend)
Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends.
Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends.
Physical Therapist
Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day.
Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day.
RN (Weekend)
Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends.
Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends.
Capacity and availability
Medium-capacity home
Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
Total beds
140
This home usually has availability
Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
64.8%
Residents per day (avg)
77
Occupancy rate
64.8%
Residents per day (avg)
77
Who this home usually serves
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TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Flexible care needs
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
32% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
25 days
Private pay
58% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
4 - 5 months
Medicaid
10% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
2 - 3 months
Finances and operations
Proprietary home
Corporation
Home revenue
$13.1M
Operating loss
-$21.4K
Proprietary home
Corporation
Home revenue
$13,137,398.00
Operating loss
$-21,370.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$6.7M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$6.4M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$13.2M
Walk Score: 61 / 100
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
Types of Care at Avamere Rehabilitation of Burien
Assisted Living
Nursing Home
Respite Care
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The information below is reported by the Washington Department of Social and Health Services, Residential Care Services.
Avamere Rehabilitation of Burien
-16%
+15%
-11%
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
RC
Respite Care
Burien (Evansville)
140
No
61
64.8%
$13,130,713.00
$6,710,577.00
51.1%
77.10
4.8525
1
54
6
-16%+15%-11%
Avamere Rehabilitation of Burien
Type of care:
AL
SNF
RC
Community:
Burien (Evansville)
Bed Count:
140
Pets Allowed:
No
CCN:
505252
Occupancy:
64.8%
Home Revenue:
$13,130,713.00
Payroll Costs:
$6,710,577.00
Payroll %:
51.1%
Avg Residents/Day:
77.10
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.8525
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
1
Citations:
54
Severe Citations:
6
RN share vs State Avg:
-16%
-16%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+15%
+15%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-11%
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1.8 miles from city center — 5.59 miles to nearest hospital (VA Puget Sound Health Care System)
1031 SW 130th St, Burien, WA 98146
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
113
Total Staff
109
Employees
4
Contractors
39,406
Total Hours (Quarter)
54
Avg Staff/Day
8
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 13 | 9.4 | No |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 15 | 8.1 | No |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 50 | 8.1 | No |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
2 staff
6.9hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
80 staff
8.2hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
2 staff
7.5hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
22 staff
6.8hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
1 staff
4.8hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
3 staff
7.6hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
3 staff
7.5hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
0.2%
of total hours from contractors
87 contractor hours this quarter
Medical Director: 1
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 3
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 50 | 0 | 50 | 21,233 | 91 | 100% | 8.1 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 15 | 0 | 15 | 6,140 | 91 | 100% | 8.1 |
| Registered Nurse | 13 | 0 | 13 | 5,164 | 91 | 100% | 9.4 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 5 | 0 | 5 | 933 | 70 | 77% | 7.1 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 817 | 82 | 90% | 7.7 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 692 | 65 | 71% | 7.1 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 2 | 0 | 2 | 608 | 51 | 56% | 7.5 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 5 | 0 | 5 | 513 | 67 | 74% | 7 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 513 | 63 | 69% | 8.1 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 502 | 67 | 74% | 7.5 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 480 | 64 | 70% | 7.5 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 3 | 0 | 3 | 386 | 50 | 55% | 7.3 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 375 | 50 | 55% | 7.5 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 375 | 50 | 55% | 7.5 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 4 | 0 | 4 | 277 | 43 | 47% | 6.3 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 2 | 0 | 2 | 207 | 40 | 44% | 5.2 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 106 | 22 | 24% | 4.8 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 48 | 12 | 13% | 4 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 3 | 3 | 39 | 8 | 9% | 4.9 |
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
54
Citations per inspection
13.5
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
50 of 54 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 4 of 54 resulted from complaint investigations.
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
0
0
100% better than Washington averageWashington average: 0.3
Serious Health citations
6
6
253% worse than Washington averageWashington average: 1.7
0 critical citations
6 serious citations
48 moderate citations
0 minor citations
Citations history (last 3 years)
Infection Control moderate citation
May 19, 2025
Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation
May 19, 2025
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation
May 19, 2025
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation
May 19, 2025
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Ownership: For-Profit LLC
Part of: Avamere
Resident Census by Payment Source
79
Total Residents
Medicare
6
(7.6%)
ⓘ
Medicaid
43
(54.4%)
ⓘ
Private Pay/Other
30
(38%)
ⓘ
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
ⓘ
Family Engagement
Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.
Active
Resident Council
ⓘ
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
High-risk clinical events score
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
12.4
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
12.4
24% worse than Washington averageWashington average: 10.0
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
22.7
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
22.7
9% worse than Washington averageWashington average: 20.9
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
16.0%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
16.0%
In line with Washington averageWashington average: 16.4%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
24.9%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
24.9%
14% worse than Washington averageWashington average: 21.8%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
27.2%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
27.2%
12% worse than Washington averageWashington average: 24.3%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
1.7%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
1.7%
34% better than Washington averageWashington average: 2.6%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
6.7%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
6.7%
35% worse than Washington averageWashington average: 4.9%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.8%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.8%
In line with Washington averageWashington average: 1.7%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
13.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
13.0%
124% worse than Washington averageWashington average: 5.8%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
1.6%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
1.6%
90% better than Washington averageWashington average: 16.2%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
4.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
4.2%
71% better than Washington averageWashington average: 14.5%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
98.6%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
98.6%
In line with Washington averageWashington average: 96.2%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
98.8%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
98.8%
5% better than Washington averageWashington average: 93.8%
Hospitalizations per 1,000 days
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
2.11
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
2.11
53% worse than Washington averageWashington average: 1.38
ED visits per 1,000 days
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.14
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.14
25% better than Washington averageWashington average: 1.51
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
91.7%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
91.7%
In line with Washington averageWashington average: 88.1%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.1%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.1%
22% better than Washington averageWashington average: 1.4%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
91.4%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
91.4%
11% better than Washington averageWashington average: 82.0%
Re-hospitalized after SNF stay
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
26.4%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
26.4%
33% worse than Washington averageWashington average: 19.9%
Emergency department visits
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
9.4%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
9.4%
29% better than Washington averageWashington average: 13.2%
Falls with major injury
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
100% better than Washington averageWashington average: 0.8%
Ability to care for self at discharge
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
44.2%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
44.2%
18% worse than Washington averageWashington average: 53.7%
Successful return to home or community
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
58.1%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
58.1%
15% better than Washington averageWashington average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Penalties and fines
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total fines amount
$59K
27% lower than Washington averageWashington average: $82K
Number of fines
1
46% fewer fines than Washington averageWashington average: 1.8
Payment Denials
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
100% fewer payment denials than Washington averageWashington average: 0.3
Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility
$59K
Washington average
$82K
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Feb 28, 2024
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Feb 28, 2024
$59K
Last updated: Jan 2026
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Avamere Rehabilitation of Burien based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
64.8%
↓ 1.6pp vs 2022
Net Income
-$21,370
↑ ~$1.8M vs 2022
Total Payroll
$7,719,644
↓ ~$1.6M vs 2022
Profit Margin
-0.2%
↑ 11.2pp vs 2022
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