Ciel of Wenatchee
Nursing Home & Memory Care · Washington, WA
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Ciel of Wenatchee

Nursing Home & Memory Care · Washington, WA
CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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.
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Ciel of Wenatchee accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Overview of Ciel of Wenatchee

Conveniently nestled in the heart of Wenatchee, WA, Ciel of Wenatchee is an exceptional senior living community that offers resort-style living for seniors dealing with cognitive challenges through their specialized memory care. Residents can relish in the spacious apartments equipped with convenient access to extensive personalized care and gentle programming. A team of well-trained caregivers ensure that residents’ needs are met almost immediately.

Ciel of Wenatchee doubles its efforts to let its residents live life to the fullest with comfort and convenience of interesting amenities and programs, such as low-vision program and Mood Food culinary program. The community uses a collaborative care approach with family and healthcare providers in creating personalized care plans and providing memory care. Their innovative safety technology ensures residents live fully in a safe and secure environment.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info 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.
▼ 13.3% Below WA avg. ▼ 13.3% Below WA avg.Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Health Inspection Info 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.
▲ 4.2% Above WA avg. ▲ 4.2% Above WA avg.Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Staffing Info 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.
▲ 3.9% Above WA avg. ▲ 3.9% Above WA avg.Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Quality Measures Info 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.
▼ 2.0% Below WA avg. ▼ 2.0% Below WA avg.Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.

Hours per resident per day — compared to Washington state averages

Total nursing care / resident Info This home is ranked 17th out of 89 homes in Washington. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
4h 28m per day
Rank #17 / 89Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 17th out of 89 homes in Washington. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Washington average, with a ranking across 89 Washington SNFs. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
This facility Washington avg (4h 22m per day)
vs Washington avg
+2%

1 of 1 metrics below state avg

Staff typeHours / Day / Residentvs state avg
Weekend Total Nursing Info Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours. 3h 26m per day ▼ 10% State avg: 3h 50m per day · National avg: 3h 25m per day

Types of Care at Ciel of Wenatchee

Memory Care

Capacity and availability

Avg. Length of Stay
65 days
Bed community size
62-bed community Rank #240 / 366Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 240th out of 366 homes in Washington. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Washington SNFs. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 46 / 100 Rank #362 / 628Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 362nd out of 628 homes in Washington. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Washington SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
73%
Rank #172 / 310Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 172nd out of 310 homes in Washington. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Washington average, with its Statewide rank out of 310. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Similar to the Washington average: 72.5%
Occupied beds
45 / 62
Average occupied beds in Washington homes 73 beds

License Details

Facility TypeBoarding Home
StatusOperating
ExpirationDecember 31, 2025
CountyChelan
License Number2486

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

ContactDylan Parrish

Dining & Nutrition

Food DescriptionDining at Ciel Senior Living is not just about eating; it’s about relishing the experience.

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Inspection History

In Washington, the Department of Social and Health Services, Residential Care Services conducts unannounced inspections and issues reports on the quality of care in all licensed settings.

Since 2022 · 4 years of data 36 deficiencies

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Washington state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2022 vs. Washington state average
Overall vs. WA average 2 Worse Metrics worse than Washington average:
• Total deficiencies (16% above)
• Deficiencies per year (15% above)
0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Latest Inspection September 16, 2025

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityWA Averagevs. WA Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 3631 This facility has 16% more total deficiencies than a typical Washington nursing home (36 vs. WA avg 31).↑ 16% worse
Deficiencies per year Info Average deficiencies per year since 2022. 97.8 This facility has 15% more deficiencies per year than a typical Washington nursing home (9 vs. WA avg 7.8).↑ 15% worse

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

The most recent inspection-related activity as of September 16, 2025, involved a document review request by the facility disputing citations and civil fines issued in August 2025, with no new inspection findings reported. Prior inspections showed multiple deficiencies including failure to coordinate hospice care, medication errors, involuntary confinement and mental abuse of a resident, and issues with abuse reporting and investigation, some of which resulted in civil fines totaling $2,300. Complaint investigations substantiated problems with resident care coordination, medication administration, and resident rights, while most complaints unrelated to these issues were unsubstantiated. Enforcement actions included civil fines and citations, but license suspensions or revocations were not listed in the available reports. The inspection history shows ongoing challenges with care coordination and staff compliance, with some corrections noted after follow-up inspections but recurring issues appearing in recent months.

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Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2023
Total health inspections 4

Washington average 7.8


Last Health inspection on May 2025

Total health citations
37 Rank #29 / 91Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 29th out of 91 homes in Washington. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Washington State average, with a ranking across all 91 WA SNFs. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Washington average 48.9

Citations per inspection
9.25 Rank #70 / 91Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 70th out of 91 homes in Washington. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Washington mean across 91 SNFs with citation data. Lower is better.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Washington average 6.92


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

36 of 37 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 1 of 37 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical health citations
0
100% better than Washington average

Washington average: 0.3


Serious health citations
1
41% better than Washington average

Washington average: 1.7

0 critical citations Washington average: 0.3

1 serious citation Washington average: 1.7

36 moderate citations Washington average: 46.3

0 minor citations Washington average: 0.5
Citations history (last 3 years)
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation May 06, 2025
Corrected

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation May 06, 2025
Corrected

Administration moderate citation May 06, 2025
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation May 06, 2025
Corrected

Staffing Data

Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.

Total staff 104
Employees 85
Contractors 19
Staff to resident ratio 2.12:1
14% better than Washington average
Washington average ratio: 1.86:1 Washington average ratio: 1.86:1See full Washington ranking
Avg staff/day 35
Average shift 7.6 hours
6% worse than Washington average
Washington average: 8.1 hours Washington average shift: 8.1 hoursSee full Washington ranking
Total staff hours (quarter) 24,449

Nursing staff breakdown

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

RN Staff 13
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.9 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff 2
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 10 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff 46
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.3 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Contractor staffing

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.

Total hours from contractors

3.5%

862 contractor hours this quarter

Certified Nursing Assistant: 12 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 3 Physical Therapy Assistant: 1 Administrator: 1 Qualified Social Worker: 1 Medical Director: 1

Staff by category

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant34124611,77192100%7.3
Registered Nurse130135,21692100%9.9
Clinical Nurse Specialist9091,7007683%6.6
Speech Language Pathologist3031,2976773%7.3
Respiratory Therapy Technician4045406773%8
Dietitian1015036267%8.1
Mental Health Service Worker1015016773%7.5
Administrator0114966267%8
Physical Therapy Aide1014345964%7.4
Licensed Practical Nurse2024023942%10
Other Dietary Services Staff6063774852%6.8
Nurse Practitioner1013764751%8
Occupational Therapy Aide1012743740%7.4
Physical Therapy Assistant4152234549%4.5
Qualified Social Worker2131642729%5.8
RN Director of Nursing1011381921%7.3
Occupational Therapy Assistant134344145%0.7
Medical Director011333%1
Dental Services Staff101011%0.3
46 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
13 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
9 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 83%
3 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 73%
4 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 73%
1 Dietitian
% of Days 67%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 73%
1 Administrator
% of Days 67%
1 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 64%
2 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 42%
6 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 52%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 51%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 40%
5 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 49%
3 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 29%
1 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 21%
4 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 45%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 3%
1 Dental Services Staff
% of Days 1%

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

No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

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. 10.9
8% 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. 22.6
8% worse than 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 17.6%
7% 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 30.7%
26% worse 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 2.9%
9% worse than Washington average

Washington average: 2.6%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 9.0%
84% worse than Washington average

Washington average: 4.9%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 5.2%
198% worse than Washington average

Washington average: 1.7%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 5.4%
7% better than Washington average

Washington average: 5.8%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 1.1%
93% better than Washington average

Washington average: 16.2%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 3.8%
74% better than Washington average

Washington average: 14.5%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
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 100.0%
7% better than Washington average

Washington average: 93.8%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 98.9%
12% better than Washington average

Washington average: 88.1%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.4%
69% better than Washington average

Washington average: 1.4%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 88.6%
8% better than Washington average

Washington average: 82.0%

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

63% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 months

Private pay

32% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 months

Medicaid

5% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 1 - 2 years

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total residents 49
Medicare
13
26.5% of residents
Medicaid
24
49% of residents
Private pay or other
12
24.5% of residents
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.

Finances and operations

Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$8.6M
Profit
$223.5K
Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$8.6M Rank #80 / 93Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 80th out of 93 homes in Washington. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Washington SNF average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Profit
$223.5K
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations. Rank #70 / 93Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 70th out of 93 homes in Washington. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Washington average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
$4.9M
56.4% of revenue Rank #25 / 93Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 25th out of 93 homes in Washington. Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the Washington average. Well-run Washington SNFs typically land around 53–61% — the top third Statewide. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$3.5M
Total costs $8.4M

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed

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Building Type: 3-story

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

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.

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Address 1.3 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Wenatchee's city center to Ciel of Wenatchee's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in Washington

Ciel of Wenatchee is located in Wenatchee, Washington.
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Community Options Program Entry System (COPES)

WA Medicaid COPES

Age 65+ or disabled
General Washington resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
WA

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

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care ($70/day) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.)

Washington Family Caregiver Support Program

WA NFCSP

Age Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia)
General Washington resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
WA

High urban demand; rural outreach.

Benefits
In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$70/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

Community First Choice (CFC)

Washington Community First Choice

Age 65+ (or disabled 18+)
General WA resident, Medicaid-eligible, need help with 2+ ADLs/IADLs.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month; QIT optional.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
WA

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

Benefits
Personal care (4-6 hours/day) Respite (~240 hours/year) Assistive devices Training Transportation

Older Americans Act (OAA) Services

Washington OAA Services

Age 60+
General WA resident; no income/asset limits.
Income Limits (2025) None; donations encouraged.
Asset Limits Not assessed.
WA

13 AAAs; includes Meals on Wheels; rural focus.

Benefits
Meals (~$5-$7/meal) Transportation Homemaker services (~4 hours/week) Respite (~5 days/year) Legal aid

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Washington Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General WA resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
WA

Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

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

Washington VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General WA resident, wartime service, ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth
WA

High veteran use; supports rural/urban needs.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs

Senior Citizens Property Tax Exemption

Washington Senior Property Tax Exemption

Age 61+ or disabled retiree
General WA resident, homeowner, income-based.
Income Limits (2025) ~$45,000-$70,000/year varies by county, e.g., King: $70,000
Asset Limits Not assessed; home value cap varies ~$250,000-$400,000
WA

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

Benefits
Tax exemption (~$500-$1,500/year depending on county)

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Washington SFMNP

Age 60+
General WA resident, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,322/month 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed.
WA

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

Benefits
Vouchers (~$80/season) for produce at farmers’ markets

Frequently Asked Questions about Ciel of Wenatchee

Is Ciel of Wenatchee in a walkable area?

Ciel of Wenatchee has a walk score of 46. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Ciel of Wenatchee?

According to WA state health department records, Ciel of Wenatchee's license number is 2486.

When does Ciel of Wenatchee's license expire?

According to WA state health department records, Ciel of Wenatchee's license expires on December 31, 2025.

What is the occupancy rate at Ciel of Wenatchee?

Ciel of Wenatchee's occupancy is 73%.

How many beds does Ciel of Wenatchee have?

Ciel of Wenatchee has 62 beds.

Are there photos of Ciel of Wenatchee?

Yes — there are 11 photos of Ciel of Wenatchee in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Ciel of Wenatchee?

Ciel of Wenatchee is located at 817 Red Apple Rd, Wenatchee, WA 98801, United States.

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