Covenant Living at the Shores
Nursing Home, Assisted Living & Memory Care · King County, WA
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Covenant Living at the Shores

Nursing Home, Assisted Living & Memory Care · King County, WA
CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
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Covenant Living at the Shores accepts Medicaid.

Overview of Covenant Living at the Shores

Discover a delightful retirement lifestyle at Covenant Living at the Shore, an excellent senior living community in King County, Mercer Island, WA, offering independent living, assisted living, respite care, and skilled nursing. The community offers an array of stunning studio, one- and two-bedroom apartment floor plans along with various senior living advantages. Here, residents enjoy their independence and the comfort of knowing that care associates are available to offer care and support 24/7.

There are so many ways to enjoy each day with a diverse calendar of activities, events, and programs regularly conducted. Work toward wellness at the fully-equipped fitness center, engage in a variety of classes and projects, and make new connections by joining clubs, volunteering, and attending events. Indulge in outstanding cuisine and service in the Fortuna Lodge dining room as well as the convenience of picking up a grab-and go meal at the casual Hidden Café. Here, residents’ individuality and wellness are nurtured through an array of exceptional services, compassionate support, and delightful amenities.

(206) 268-3000

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.
▲ 55.0% Above WA avg. ▲ 55.0% Above WA avg.WA average: 3.2Click 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.
▲ 42.1% Above WA avg. ▲ 42.1% Above WA avg.WA average: 2.8Click 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.
▲ 46.1% Above WA avg. ▲ 46.1% Above WA avg.WA average: 3.4Click 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.
▲ 27.2% Above WA avg. ▲ 27.2% Above WA avg.WA average: 3.9Click 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 28th out of 90 homes in Washington for nurse hours. 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 15m per day
Rank #28 / 90Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 28th out of 90 homes in Washington. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Washington average, with a ranking across 90 Washington facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Ranking totals vary by category as each rank only includes facilities that report data for that metric. Homes missing that data point aren't included in the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
This facility Washington avg (4h 13m per day)
vs Washington avg
+1%

2 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric Physical Therapist is +214% above state avg
Staff typeHours / Day / Residentvs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes. 1h 30m per day ▲ 65% State avg: 54m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care. 12m per day ▼ 76% State avg: 48m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life. 2h 35m per day ▼ 3% State avg: 2h 41m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day
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 52m per day ■ Avg State avg: 3h 57m per day · National avg: 3h 27m per day
Physical Therapist Info Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation. 17m per day ▲ 214% State avg: 6m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN Info Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent. 1h 26m per day ▲ 120% State avg: 39m per day · National avg: 29m per day

Capacity and availability

Avg. Length of Stay
83 days
Bed community size
50-bed community Rank #274 / 366Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 274th out of 366 homes in Washington. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Washington facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Ranking totals vary by category as each rank only includes facilities that report data for that metric. Homes missing that data point aren't included in the ranking.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.
Years in operation
31 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 18 / 100 Rank #540 / 628Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 540th out of 628 homes in Washington. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Washington facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Ranking totals vary by category as each rank only includes facilities that report data for that metric. Homes missing that data point aren't included in the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
76%
Rank #147 / 310Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 147th 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.Ranking totals vary by category as each rank only includes facilities that report data for that metric. Homes missing that data point aren't included in the ranking.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
38 / 50
Average occupied beds in Washington homes 73 beds

License Details

Facility TypeBh
StatusOp
ExpirationJuly 31, 2026
CountyKing
License Number958

Staffing

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

Leadership

ContactGillaspie, Debra

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

1 service
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Policies & Features

Minimum Age62

Amenities & Lifestyle

Fitness Studio
Private Marina
Putting Green
Specific ProgramsResidential Living
Operating HoursResidential Living 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Assisted Living 24/7

Dining & Nutrition

Food DescriptionDining options available in Fortuna Lodge.

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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 2023 · 3 years of data 27 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 2023 vs. Washington state average
Overall vs. WA average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 2 Better Metrics better than Washington average:
• Total deficiencies (13% below)
• Deficiencies per year (13% below)
Latest Inspection October 4, 2024 Follow Up

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. 2731 This facility has 13% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Washington nursing home (27 vs. WA avg 31).↓ 13% better
Deficiencies per year Info Average deficiencies per year since 2023. 910.3 This facility has 13% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Washington nursing home (9 vs. WA avg 10.3).↓ 13% better

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

  • October 4, 2024 follow-up inspection found no deficiencies and confirmed all previously cited issues were corrected.
  • August 7, 2024 follow-up found recurring failures in staff background checks, specialty dementia training, TB screening, and respiratory protection program implementation.
  • June 5, 2023 fire safety inspection cited 15 deficiencies including malfunctioning fire doors, missing inspections, and lack of carbon monoxide alarms.

Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2022
Total health inspections 4

Washington average 7.8


Last Health inspection on Dec 2024

Total health citations
40 Rank #36 / 92Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 36th out of 92 homes in Washington. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Washington State average, with a ranking across all 92 WA facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Ranking totals vary by category as each rank only includes facilities that report data for that metric. Homes missing that data point aren't included in the ranking.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
10 Rank #73 / 92Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 73rd out of 92 homes in Washington. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Washington mean across 92 facilities with citation data. Lower is better.Ranking totals vary by category as each rank only includes facilities that report data for that metric. Homes missing that data point aren't included in the ranking.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.

38 of 40 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 2 of 40 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 4 years)
Critical health citations
1
233% worse than Washington average

Washington average: 0.3


Serious health citations
0
100% better than Washington average

Washington average: 1.7

1 critical citation Washington average: 0.3

0 serious citations Washington average: 1.7

39 moderate citations Washington average: 46.3

0 minor citations Washington average: 0.5
Citations history (last 4 years)
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Dec 16, 2024
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Dec 16, 2024
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Dec 16, 2024
Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Dec 16, 2024
Corrected

Staffing Data

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

Total staff 147
Employees 49
Contractors 98
Staff to resident ratio 3.59 : 1
93% more staff per resident than Washington average
Washington average ratio: 1.86 : 1 Washington average ratio: 1.86 : 1See full Washington ranking
Avg staff/day 25
Average shift 8.8 hours
9% better than Washington average
Washington average: 8.1 hours Washington average shift: 8.1 hoursSee full Washington ranking
Total staff hours (quarter) 20,261

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 Info 27 total: 11 full-time employees and 16 contractors. 27
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.6 hours
Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff Info 7 total: 4 full-time employees and 3 contractors. 7
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.9 hours
Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff Info 87 total: 26 full-time employees and 61 contractors. 87
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.5 hours

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

29.7%

6,018 contractor hours this quarter

Certified Nursing Assistant: 61 Registered Nurse: 16 Physical Therapy Assistant: 5 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 5 Speech Language Pathologist: 4 Licensed Practical Nurse: 3 Qualified Social Worker: 2 Occupational Therapy Aide: 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 Assistant2661879,06592100%9.5
Registered Nurse1116273,84792100%9.6
Clinical Nurse Specialist3031,1816773%9.3
Physical Therapy Assistant0551,0737278%7
Respiratory Therapy Technician0551,0188188%6.9
Speech Language Pathologist0449336773%6.9
Dietitian2026868896%7.8
Licensed Practical Nurse4376746470%9.9
Mental Health Service Worker1015096267%8.2
Administrator1014005054%8
Occupational Therapy Aide0113604549%8
Qualified Social Worker0223076267%4.9
Nurse Practitioner1012082628%8
Medical Director011333%1
87 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
27 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
3 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 73%
5 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 78%
5 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 88%
4 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 73%
2 Dietitian
% of Days 96%
7 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 70%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 67%
1 Administrator
% of Days 54%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 49%
2 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 67%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 28%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 3%

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 $190K Rank #1 / 92Federal fines — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1st out of 92 homes in Washington. Shows this facility's cumulative CMS federal fine dollars versus the Washington average among facilities with fines, and where it ranks among 92 facilities in the pool. Lower total dollars mean a better rank.Ranking totals vary by category as each rank only includes facilities that report data for that metric. Homes missing that data point aren't included in the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
133% higher than Washington average

Washington average: $82K

Number of fines 1
46% fewer 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 $190K
Washington average $82K

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. 7.9
22% better 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. 22.4
7% 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 23.5%
44% worse than Washington average

Washington average: 16.4%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 21.2%
13% 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 0.0%
100% 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 4.8%
In line with Washington average

Washington average: 4.9%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.0%
100% better than Washington average

Washington average: 1.7%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 3.2%
45% better than Washington average

Washington average: 5.8%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.0%
100% better than Washington average

Washington average: 16.2%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 14.3%
In line with 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 95.5%
In line with 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 98.1%
11% better than Washington average

Washington average: 88.1%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 2.4%
72% worse than Washington average

Washington average: 1.4%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 98.7%
20% better than Washington average

Washington average: 82.0%

Facility Characteristics

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

Total residents 41
Medicare
23
56.1% of residents
Medicaid
9
22% of residents
Private pay or other
9
22% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

CCRC

Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 09/2023.

Governmental community
Operated by a subsidized facility district.
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$7.2M
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$862.7K
Governmental community Operated by a subsidized facility district.
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$7.2M Rank #74 / 94Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 74th out of 94 homes in Washington. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Washington average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Ranking totals vary by category as each rank only includes facilities that report data for that metric. Homes missing that data point aren't included in the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$862.7K
Other income Info Money the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
$144.7K
Payroll costs Info Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs. Rank #66 / 94Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 66th out of 94 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.Ranking totals vary by category as each rank only includes facilities that report data for that metric. Homes missing that data point aren't included in the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
$3.9M 54% of net patient revenue Info Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Rank #39 / 94Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 39th out of 94 homes in Washington. Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the Washington average. Well-run Washington facilities typically land around 53–61% — the top third Statewide. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Ranking totals vary by category as each rank only includes facilities that report data for that metric. Homes missing that data point aren't included in the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Other operating costs Info Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
$4.2M
Total costs Info The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
$8.0M

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Room Sizes: 633 / 806 sq. ft

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Housing Options: 1 Bed

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Building Type: 3-story

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Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Covenant Living at the Shores

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Adventurer Floor Plan
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Tradewinds 1 Bed 633 sqft Floor Plan
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Lighthouse Custom 1753 sqft Floor Plan
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Lighthouse Custom 1504 sqft Floor Plan
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Voyager Floor Plan
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Islander Floor Plan
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Shoreview Floor Plan
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Islander Custom Floor Plan
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Tradewinds 2 Bed 955 sqft Floor Plan
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Tradewinds 2 Bed 1300 sqft Floor Plan
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Address 1.2 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Mercer Island's city center to Covenant Living at the Shores's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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The information below is reported by the Washington Department of Social and Health Services, Residential Care Services.

2 facilities compared · CMS & WA Dept. of Health data

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50
Facility 50
WA AVG 82
Rank #274 / 366
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WA AVG 72.5%
Rank #147 / 310
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4.25
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WA AVG 4.22
Rank #28 / 90
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WA AVG $87.7k
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WA AVG 48.9
Rank #36 / 92
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WA AVG 6.9
Rank #73 / 92
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Facility 18
WA AVG 51
Rank #540 / 628
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$7.2M
Facility $7.2M
WA AVG $13.2M
Rank #74 / 94
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Facility $3.9M
WA AVG $5.7M
Rank #66 / 94
54%
Facility 54%
WA AVG 45.5%
Rank #39 / 94
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HC
MC
PC
RC
Renton
99
Facility 99
WA AVG 82
Rank #112 / 366
81.2%
Facility 81.2%
WA AVG 72.5%
Rank #110 / 310
+12%
4.23
Facility 4.23
WA AVG 4.22
Rank #38 / 90
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$256.7k
Facility $256.7k
WA AVG $87.7k
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Facility 90
WA AVG 48.9
Rank #82 / 92
15.0
Facility 15.0
WA AVG 6.9
Rank #87 / 92
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83
Facility 83
WA AVG 51
Rank #64 / 628
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Facility $4.1M
WA AVG $13.2M
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Facility $2.6M
WA AVG $5.7M
Rank #90 / 94
62.9%
Facility 62.9%
WA AVG 45.5%
Rank #21 / 94
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Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in Washington

Covenant Living at the Shores is located in Mercer Island, Washington.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in 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 Covenant Living at the Shores

What neighborhood is Covenant Living at the Shores in?

Covenant Living at the Shores is in the Fortuna neighborhood of Mercer Island.

Is Covenant Living at the Shores in a walkable area?

Covenant Living at the Shores has a walk score of 18. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the license number of Covenant Living at the Shores?

According to WA state health department records, Covenant Living at the Shores's license number is 958.

When does Covenant Living at the Shores's license expire?

According to WA state health department records, Covenant Living at the Shores's license expires on July 31, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at Covenant Living at the Shores?

Covenant Living at the Shores's occupancy is 76%.

Does Covenant Living at the Shores have different floorplan options?

Yes — see the floorplan options available at Covenant Living at the Shores on this page.

How many beds does Covenant Living at the Shores have?

Covenant Living at the Shores has 50 beds.

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