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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.
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.
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
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.
This home is ranked 1st 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.
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
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Weekend Total Nursing
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.
| 4h 24m per day | ▲ 15% State avg: 3h 50m per day · National avg: 3h 25m per day |
Lower than the Washington average: 72.5%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.
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.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | WA Average | vs. WA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 13 | 31 | This facility has 58% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Washington nursing home (13 vs. WA avg 31).↓ 58% better |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2024.
| 6.5 | 15.5 | This facility has 58% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Washington nursing home (6.5 vs. WA avg 15.5).↓ 58% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection on September 16, 2025, identified deficiencies related to fire safety, including an unsecured kitchen gas stove, propped open fire rated doors, and missing documentation for sprinkler system and fire department connection tests. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of fire safety issues, such as open electrical wiring, door operation problems, and cooking system violations, as well as a substantiated complaint investigation in August 2025 concerning unsafe apartment entry doors that caused resident injuries. Inspectors cited recurring themes around fire safety compliance and facility maintenance, with no fines or enforcement actions listed in the available reports. Most complaints were unsubstantiated except for the apartment door safety issue. The inspection history indicates ongoing challenges with fire safety measures, with no clear improvement trend in recent inspections.
Washington average 7.8
Last Health inspection on Apr 2025
Washington average 48.9
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.
100% better than Washington averageWashington average: 0.3
41% better than Washington averageWashington average: 1.7
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Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
12% better than Washington average
11% worse than Washington average
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Manages medical care and health needs.
All 23 RN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
23
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.6 hoursAssists with medical care and medications.
All 10 LPN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
10
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.9 hoursHelps with daily care and mobility.
All 49 CNA Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
49
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.5 hours
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
1,437 contractor hours this quarter
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 49 | 0 | 49 | 14,621 | 92 | 100% | 7.5 |
| Registered Nurse | 23 | 0 | 23 | 4,298 | 92 | 100% | 7.6 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 10 | 0 | 10 | 2,340 | 92 | 100% | 8.9 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,131 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 7 | 7 | 724 | 64 | 70% | 5.9 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 496 | 62 | 67% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 488 | 61 | 66% | 8 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 480 | 60 | 65% | 8 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 479 | 61 | 66% | 7.9 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 2 | 2 | 376 | 52 | 57% | 7 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 331 | 47 | 51% | 7 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 230 | 86 | 93% | 2.2 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 91 | 18 | 20% | 5 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 3 | 3 | 81 | 17 | 18% | 4.5 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 74 | 15 | 16% | 4.9 |
| Dietitian | 2 | 0 | 2 | 58 | 63 | 68% | 0.9 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 48 | 12 | 13% | 4 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 26 | 28 | 30% | 0.9 |
| Diagnostic X-ray Services Staff | 0 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 15 | 16% | 1.2 |
Includes penalties issued in 2025
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)
48% lower than Washington averageWashington average: $82K
8% more fines than Washington averageWashington average: 1.8
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
100% fewer payment denials than Washington averageWashington average: 0.3
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
1 penalty in the past 3 years
Apr 11, 2025 · $39K
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Apr 11, 2025Last updated: Jan 2026
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
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 averageWashington average: 10.0
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
24.1
15% worse than Washington averageWashington average: 20.9
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
24.3%
48% worse than Washington averageWashington average: 16.4%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
20.5%
6% better than Washington averageWashington average: 21.8%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
27.3%
12% worse than Washington averageWashington average: 24.3%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
5.8%
120% worse than Washington averageWashington average: 2.6%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
5.5%
11% worse than Washington averageWashington average: 4.9%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.7%
In line with Washington averageWashington average: 1.7%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
5.8%
In line with Washington averageWashington average: 5.8%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
100% better than Washington averageWashington average: 16.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
25.3%
75% worse than Washington averageWashington average: 14.5%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
87.4%
9% worse than Washington averageWashington average: 96.2%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
88.0%
6% worse than Washington averageWashington average: 93.8%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
77.7%
12% worse than Washington averageWashington average: 88.1%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.0%
100% better than Washington averageWashington average: 1.4%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
72.2%
12% worse than Washington averageWashington average: 82.0%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
70% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
30% of new residents, often for short stays.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
54Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Historical financial and operational data for Emerald Heights based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #12 / 93Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 12th 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.
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
0.3 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Redmond's city center to Emerald Heights's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Emerald Heights is located in REDMOND, Washington.
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The information below is reported by the Washington Department of Social and Health Services, Residential Care Services.
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Emerald Heights is in the Downtown neighborhood of REDMOND.
Emerald Heights has a walk score of 83. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
According to WA state health department records, Emerald Heights's license number is 994.
Emerald Heights's occupancy is 68%.
Emerald Heights has 74 beds.
Yes — there are 2 photos of Emerald Heights in the photo gallery on this page.
Emerald Heights is located at 10901 176TH CIRCLE NE.
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