Avamere Rehabilitation of Issaquah

Nursing Home
Overview of Avamere Rehabilitation of Issaquah

In Issaquah, Washington, Avamere Rehabilitation Center stands tall as a trusted facility of expert care. With skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and long-term services, they guide residents toward recovery with precision. Their adept team, proficient in managing diverse medical conditions, ensures tailored attention for each resident’s unique needs.
Avamere’s commitment also shines through their skilled therapists and 24/7 licensed nursing. With advanced safety features and reliable nurse call systems, families find peace knowing their loved ones are in capable hands. Avamere is definitely a dependable ally on the journey to health and well-being.

(425) 392-1271

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
2/5
Washington average: 3.2/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
2/5
Washington average: 2.8/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
2/5
Washington average: 3.4/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
4/5
Washington average: 3.9/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
3h 31m per day

This home provides 17% less nursing time per resident than the state average.

Washington average: 4h 13m per day

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Staff type Facility State avg National avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day. 38m per day 53m per day 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse hours per resident per day. 1h 1m per day 49m per day 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info Nurse aide hours per resident per day. 2h 45m per day 2h 41m per day 2h 21m per day
Total Nursing (Weekend) Info Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends. 3h 53m per day 3h 47m per day 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day. 3m per day 5m per day 4m per day
RN (Weekend) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends. 28m per day 38m per day 29m per day

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.

Lower demand than the Washington average
Occupancy rate 52.9%
Residents per day (avg) 84
Occupancy rate
52.9%
Residents per day (avg)
84

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Might be optimal for
Short stays Recovery Medicare-covered care

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

58% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 24 days

Private pay

35% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Medicaid

7% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 2 years

Finances and operations

Proprietary home
Corporation
Home revenue
$11.4M
Operating loss
-$317.6K
Proprietary home Corporation
Home revenue
$11,382,519.00
Operating loss
$-317,604.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$5.8M
51.2% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$5.9M
Total costs $11.7M
Walk Score
Walk Score: 16 / 100
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

Types of Care at Avamere Rehabilitation of Issaquah

Assisted Living Respite Care Nursing Home
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The information below is reported by the Washington Department of Social and Health Services, Residential Care Services.
Avamere Rehabilitation of Issaquah
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

Issaquah (Sycamore)
140
No
16
TABOR, CARL
52.9%
$11,377,654.00
$5,822,542.00
51.2%
84.10
2/5
3.5210
2/5
2/5
4/5
2
60
4
-26%
-17%
-27%

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Address 1 mile from city center — 1.19 miles to nearest hospital (Swedish Issaquah Campus)

Address 805 Front St S, Issaquah, WA 98027

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

137
Total Staff
107
Employees
30
Contractors
41,422
Total Hours (Quarter)
51
Avg Staff/Day
8.9
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse1410.1 Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse2210.1 Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant649.2 Yes
Staff by Category
Administration
2 staff
7.2hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
102 staff
9.4hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
8 staff
8hs shift avg
Therapy Services
17 staff
6.5hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
1 staff
6hs shift avg
Social Services
1 staff
6.6hs shift avg
Dietary Services
3 staff
7.7hs shift avg
Other Services
3 staff
7.4hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
3.4%
of total hours from contractors
1,425 contractor hours this quarter
Certified Nursing Assistant: 18 Licensed Practical Nurse: 3 Registered Nurse: 4 Medical Director: 1 Physical Therapy Assistant: 2 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 2
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant46186422,53291100%9.2
Licensed Practical Nurse193227,91791100%10.1
Registered Nurse104143,34291100%10.1
Speech Language Pathologist4041,0056774%5.7
Other Dietary Services Staff2029378796%7.9
Physical Therapy Aide4048266976%7
RN Director of Nursing2027246268%7.4
Clinical Nurse Specialist5055565358%8.2
Nurse Practitioner3035556571%7.8
Dental Services Staff2025347077%7.4
Physical Therapy Assistant2244715965%7.4
Dietitian1014506268%7.3
Administrator1014085156%8
Qualified Social Worker1013966066%6.6
Respiratory Therapy Technician1013285257%6.3
Occupational Therapy Aide2022783842%7.3
Medical Director011481213%4
Occupational Therapy Assistant0224067%6.7
Mental Health Service Worker1014055%8
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist1013667%6

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 6

Washington average 7.8


Last Health inspection on Mar 2025

Total health citations 60
Citations per inspection
10

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

53 of 60 citations resulted from standard inspections; 6 of 60 resulted from complaint investigations; and 1 of 60 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 1
233% worse than Washington average

Washington average: 0.3


Serious Health citations More info 3
76% worse than Washington average

Washington average: 1.7

1 critical citation More info Washington average: 0.3

3 serious citations More info Washington average: 1.7

56 moderate citations More info Washington average: 46.3

0 minor citations More info Washington average: 0.5
Citations history (last 3 years)
Administration moderate citation Mar 27, 2025
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Mar 27, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Mar 27, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Mar 27, 2025
Corrected

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
82 Total Residents
Medicare 7 (8.5%)
Medicaid 54 (65.9%)
Private Pay/Other 21 (25.6%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

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 Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 10.6
6% worse than Washington average

Washington average: 10.0

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 19.9
In line with Washington average

Washington average: 20.9

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 21.7%
32% worse than Washington average

Washington average: 16.4%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 19.4%
11% better than Washington average

Washington average: 21.8%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 18.7%
23% better than Washington average

Washington average: 24.3%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 1.1%
56% better than Washington average

Washington average: 2.6%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 3.0%
40% better than Washington average

Washington average: 4.9%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.1%
35% better than Washington average

Washington average: 1.7%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 7.9%
36% worse than Washington average

Washington average: 5.8%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 93.5%
477% worse than Washington average

Washington average: 16.2%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 12.9%
11% better than Washington average

Washington average: 14.5%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.2%
In line with Washington average

Washington average: 96.2%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 96.2%
In line with Washington average

Washington average: 93.8%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.43
In line with Washington average

Washington average: 1.38

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 2.72
80% worse than Washington average

Washington average: 1.51

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 91.9%
In line with Washington average

Washington average: 88.1%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
100% better than Washington average

Washington average: 1.4%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 86.5%
5% better than Washington average

Washington average: 82.0%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 27.6%
39% worse than Washington average

Washington average: 19.9%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 18.8%
42% worse than Washington average

Washington average: 13.2%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 0.0%
100% better than Washington average

Washington average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 77.6%
44% better than Washington average

Washington average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 64.4%
27% better than Washington average

Washington average: 50.6%

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 $71K
14% lower than Washington average

Washington average: $82K

Number of fines 2
8% more fines than Washington average

Washington average: 1.8

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 0
100% fewer payment denials than Washington average

Washington average: 0.3

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $71K
Washington average $82K
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Feb 6, 2024
$49K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Apr 27, 2023
$22K

Last updated: Jan 2026

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Community Options Program Entry System (COPES)

WA Medicaid COPES

Age 65+ or disabled, Washington resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

High demand in urban areas (e.g., Seattle).

Washington Family Caregiver Support Program

WA NFCSP

Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), Washington resident.

No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Not applicable.

High urban demand; rural outreach.

Community First Choice (CFC)

Washington Community First Choice

Age 65+ (or disabled 18+), WA resident, Medicaid-eligible, need help with 2+ ADLs/IADLs.

~$2,829/month; QIT optional.

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Broader than COPES; serves ~20,000; self-directed option.

Older Americans Act (OAA) Services

Washington OAA Services

Age 60+, WA resident; no income/asset limits.

None; donations encouraged.

Not assessed.

13 AAAs; includes Meals on Wheels; rural focus.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Washington Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, WA resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Washington LIHEAP

Age 60+ prioritized, WA resident, low-income household.

~$3,970/month (185% FPL).

Not assessed.

Covers gas, electric, wood; emergency aid available.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Washington SCSEP

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, WA resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified.

Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Washington VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, WA resident, wartime service, ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

~$155,356 (net worth).

High veteran use; supports rural/urban needs.

Senior Citizens Property Tax Exemption

Washington Senior Property Tax Exemption

Age 61+ or disabled retiree, WA resident, homeowner, income-based.

~$45,000-$70,000/year (varies by county, e.g., King: $70,000).

Not assessed; home value cap varies (~$250,000-$400,000).

Saves ~$500-$1,500/year; offered statewide.

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Washington SFMNP

Age 60+, WA resident, low-income.

~$2,322/month (185% FPL).

Not assessed.

Vouchers (~$80/season); serves ~20,000 via AAAs.

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