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Nursing Home

Emerald Heights

Nursing Home

Emerald Heights

10901 176TH CIRCLE NE, REDMOND, WA 98052 View map
Overview of Emerald Heights
Emerald Heights is a premier Type A Continuum of Care Retirement Community located in Redmond, Washington. It offers a vibrant, maintenance-free lifestyle with lifetime access to long-term health care services. The community is dedicated to enriching the lives of older adults aged 55 and better.
(425) 556-8100

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.
4/5
Washington average: 3.5/5
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.
2/5
Washington average: 2.9/5
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.
5/5
Washington average: 3.9/5
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.
5/5
Washington average: 4.1/5

Nursing care per resident

Info This shows how many total hours of nursing staff time are available per resident each day. Higher numbers usually mean more staff support.
5h 53m per day

This home provides 35% more nursing time per resident than the Washington average.

Washington average: 4h 22m per day

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 74

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Washington average
Occupancy rate 67.6%
Residents per day (avg) 53
Occupancy rate
67.6%
Residents per day (avg)
53

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

70% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 months

Private pay

30% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 6 years

Finances and operations

Voluntary non-profit community
Home revenue
$45.4M
Surplus of revenue
$19.5M
Voluntary non-profit community
Home revenue
$45,383,095.00
Surplus of revenue
$19,547,374.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$10.7M
23.5% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$15.2M
Total costs $25.8M
Bed community size
74-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
68%
In line with Washington average
Occupied beds
50 / 74
Average residents 73 per day

License details

Facility type
Bh
Status Op
County: King

Additional licensing details

License number: 994
CMS Certification Number: 505478

Safety & Compliance

Care Services

Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Memory Care
Independent Living
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Short-Term Rehab

All Levels of Care

Independent Living
Assisted Living
Memory Care
Skilled Nursing

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed
Minimum Age: 55

Amenities & Lifestyle

Thoughtful Amenities
Delicious Dining
Daily Activities
Fitness & Wellness
Committees & Groups
Pet Friendly Living

Programs & Activities

Activities
Emerald Heights offers a variety of daily activities and events.
Specific Programs
Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing, Daily Activities, Fitness & Wellness, Committees & Groups, Pet Friendly Living
Volunteer Programs
Yes

Pricing & Financial Information

Dining & Nutrition

Food Description
Emerald Heights offers restaurant-style casual dining, a grab and go coffee shop, and flexible dining choices.
Meals Included
No
Contact Emerald Heights

Access & Eligibility

Ways to qualify for care at this community, including accepted programs and payment options.

Payment & Funding Options

Long-term care insurance

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.

4 visits/inspections

1 visits/inspections triggered by complaints

1 other visits

2 life safety inspections

Results

4 with issues

0 without issues

Washington average: 8 complaint visits

Washington average: 9 inspections

Latest inspection

Date:September 16, 2025
Type:Life Safety

13 deficiencies

Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 6

Washington average 7.8


Last Health inspection on Apr 2025

Total health citations 42

Washington average 48.9

Citations per inspection
7

Washington average 6.92


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

37 of 42 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 5 of 42 resulted from complaint investigations.

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

Washington average: 0.3


Serious Health citations More info 1
41% better than Washington average

Washington average: 1.7

0 critical citations More info Washington average: 0.3

1 serious citation More info Washington average: 1.7

41 moderate citations More info Washington average: 46.3

0 minor citations More info Washington average: 0.5
Citations history (last 3 years)
Environmental moderate citation Info Issues related to building safety, cleanliness, maintenance, and overall living conditions. Apr 23, 2025
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Info Issues related to preventing and controlling infections, including hygiene practices and safety protocols. Apr 23, 2025
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Info Issues related to preventing and controlling infections, including hygiene practices and safety protocols. Apr 23, 2025
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Info Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs. Apr 23, 2025
Corrected

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

5 facilities compared · CMS & WA Dept. of Health data · Updated Mar 2026

Emerald Heights
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).

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.

REDMOND
121
62.3%
-14%
5.88
+47%
+39%
2
42
1
53
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Comfort, Craig
$36,4M
$10,7M
29.3%
505478
Aegis Senior Inn of Kent
-
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).

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.

Kent
33
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-
-
-
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0
0
0
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-
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Alderwood Post Acute & Rehabilitation
-
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).

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.

Lynnwood
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-
-
-
-
-
-
-
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0
0
0
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65
-
-
-
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Apple Springs Retirement and Assisted Living Residence
-
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).

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.

OMAK
60
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-
-
-
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0
0
0
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Chandler House
-
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).

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.

Yakima
36
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0
0
0
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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)

This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

Total staff 129
Employees 106
Contractors 23
Staff to resident ratio 2.39:1
29% better than Washington average

Washington average ratio: 1.85:1

Avg staff/day 43
Average shift 7.2 hours
11% worse than Washington average

Washington average: 8.1 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 28,155
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

Total count 26
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.8 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

Total count 13
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.5 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

Total count 56
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.6 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Contractor staffing

Total hours from contractors

5.7%

1,612 contractor hours this quarter

Respiratory Therapy Technician: 7 Physical Therapy Assistant: 4 Registered Nurse: 3 Qualified Social Worker: 3 Speech Language Pathologist: 2 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1 Medical Director: 1 Diagnostic X-ray Services Staff: 1 Physical Therapy Aide: 1
Staff by category
Certified Nursing Assistant5605615,82191100%7.6
Registered Nurse233263,46191100%7.8
Licensed Practical Nurse130133,13491100%8.5
Clinical Nurse Specialist2021,0126470%8
RN Director of Nursing2029056369%7.9
Respiratory Therapy Technician0778616571%6.3
Mental Health Service Worker1014966268%8
Nurse Practitioner1014806066%8
Administrator1014645864%8
Speech Language Pathologist0224105763%7.1
Occupational Therapy Aide1013895662%6.9
Other Dietary Services Staff3032778492%2.2
Qualified Social Worker033881719%5.2
Dental Services Staff101863235%2.7
Physical Therapy Aide011741112%6.7
Physical Therapy Assistant044531820%2.9
Dietitian202525257%1
Medical Director011481213%4
Occupational Therapy Assistant011272730%1
Diagnostic X-ray Services Staff011181516%1.2
56 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
26 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
13 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
2 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 70%
2 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 69%
7 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 71%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 68%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 66%
1 Administrator
% of Days 64%
2 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 63%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 62%
3 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 92%
3 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 19%
1 Dental Services Staff
% of Days 35%
1 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 12%
4 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 20%
2 Dietitian
% of Days 57%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 13%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 30%
1 Diagnostic X-ray Services Staff
% of Days 16%

Facility Characteristics

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

Total census
54 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
7 residents (13%)
Private pay or other
47 residents (87%)
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.

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. 12.4
23% 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. 24.1
15% 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 24.3%
48% worse than Washington average

Washington average: 16.4%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 20.5%
6% 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 27.3%
12% 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 5.8%
120% 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 5.5%
11% worse than Washington average

Washington average: 4.9%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.7%
In line with Washington average

Washington average: 1.7%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 5.8%
In line with 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 25.3%
75% worse than Washington average

Washington average: 14.5%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 87.4%
9% worse than Washington average

Washington average: 96.2%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 88.0%
6% worse 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 77.7%
12% worse than 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 72.2%
12% worse than Washington average

Washington average: 82.0%

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 $43K
48% 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 $43K
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. Apr 11, 2025
$39K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Jan 4, 2023
$3K

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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