Total health inspections
4
Washington average 7.8
Last Health inspection on May 2025
Mix of rehab and long-term care
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Nursing Home in Burien
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Avamere Rehabilitation of Burien
Nursing Home in Burien
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Avamere Rehabilitation of Burien
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
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Nursing care per resident
This shows how many total hours of nursing staff time are available per resident each day. Higher numbers usually mean more staff support.
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.
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
Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$13.1M
Operating loss
-$21.4K
Privately-owned community
Operated by a business 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
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
54
Washington average 48.9
Citations per inspection
13.5
Washington average 6.92
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
Issues related to preventing and controlling infections, including hygiene practices and safety protocols.
May 19, 2025
Issues related to preventing and controlling infections, including hygiene practices and safety protocols.
May 19, 2025
Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation
Issues related to medication management, including how drugs are stored, administered, and monitored.
May 19, 2025
Issues related to medication management, including how drugs are stored, administered, and monitored.
May 19, 2025
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation
Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs.
May 19, 2025
Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs.
May 19, 2025
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation
Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs.
May 19, 2025
Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs.
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.
Compare Nursing Homes around Burien The information below is reported by the Washington Department of Social and Health Services, Residential Care Services.
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Avamere Rehabilitation of Burien
AL
Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
NH
Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
RC
Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.
Burien (Evansville)
140
64.8%
-11%
4.85
+15%
1
54
13.5
6
77
61
$13.1M
$6.7M
51.1%
505252
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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 (Q2 2025)
This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.
Total staff
113
Employees
109
Contractors
4
Staff to resident ratio
1.43:1
23% worse than Washington averageWashington average ratio: 1.85:1
Avg staff/day
54
Average shift
8 hours
0% compared with Washington averageWashington average: 8.1 hours
Total staff hours (quarter)
39,406
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse
Manages medical care and health needs.
Total count
13
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.4 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.4 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Assists with medical care and medications.
Total count
15
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.1 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.1 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total count
50
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.1 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.1 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Contractor staffing
Total hours from contractors
0.2%
87 contractor hours this quarter
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 3
Medical Director: 1
Staff by category
| 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 |
50 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days
100%
15 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days
100%
13 Registered Nurse
% of Days
100%
5 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days
77%
2 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days
90%
2 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days
71%
2 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days
56%
5 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days
74%
1 Dental Services Staff
% of Days
69%
1 Dietitian
% of Days
74%
1 Administrator
% of Days
70%
3 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days
55%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days
55%
1 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days
55%
4 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days
47%
2 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days
44%
1 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days
24%
1 Medical Director
% of Days
13%
3 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days
9%
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total census
79 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
6 residents (7.6%)
Medicaid
43 residents (54.4%)
Private pay or other
30 residents (38%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Active Resident Council
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
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
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
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
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
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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