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The Hearthstone at Green Lake
Nursing Home, Assisted Living & Independent Living · Seattle, WA
Aerial view of The Hearthstone at Green Lake and surrounding park Exterior view of the facility by the lake at night Aerial view of The Hearthstone at Green Lake overlooking the lake Breakfast on a balcony overlooking a scenic view Cozy seating area with a fireplace in the lounge Interior common area with seating and natural light Interior common area with seating and artwork A beautifully set table with breakfast items and flowers Bright kitchen area in a resident unit Modern kitchen interior with appliances and furniture

The Hearthstone at Green Lake

Nursing Home, Assisted Living & Independent Living · Seattle, WA
6720 East Green Lake Way N, Seattle, WA 98103 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
The Hearthstone at Green Lake accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay.
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The Hearthstone at Green Lake accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay.

Overview of The Hearthstone at Green Lake

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The Hearthstone at Green Lake has been serving the Seattle community since 1966. They are a non-profit senior living community offering a range of care options, including assisted living, memory care, rehabilitation, and skilled nursing. This home is dedicated to providing a natural and peaceful environment that is in harmony with nature, while also offering exceptional care and comfort to its residents. There are three buildings that each offer community amenities and CCRC health services. Residents can choose from a variety of floor plans, ranging from studios to two-bedroom apartments.
The community has a sophisticated dining scene, offering a variety of healthy and delicious meals. Plus, it’s conveniently located near local coffee shops and grocery stores. For those interested in the arts, The Hearthstone has art studios where they can get lost in creativity. There’s also a salon, a library, a chapel, a lakeside building dining room, kayaks and bikes storage, and electric car charging stations. At The Hearthstone, seniors can enjoy a simple life and elevated care at the crossroads of nature and city living.

Facility Direct Line (206) 525-9666
Facility Direct Line (206) 525-9666
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Capacity and availability

Avg. Length of Stay
131 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 facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Rankings are based only on facilities in Washington that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from 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.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 82 / 100 Rank #73 / 628Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 73rd 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.Rankings are based only on facilities in Washington that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
68%
Rank #211 / 310Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 211th 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.Rankings are based only on facilities in Washington that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Lower than the Washington average: 72.5%
Occupied beds
42 / 62
Average occupied beds in Washington homes 73 beds

License Details

Facility TypeBoarding Home
StatusOp
ExpirationMarch 31, 2027
CountyKing
License Number193

Staffing

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

Leadership

ContactHickey, Michael E.

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Rehabilitation Services

Staffing & Medical

1 service
Nursing Services

Contact Information

Fax(206) 517-2294

Additional Policies & Features

Minimum Age62

Amenities & Lifestyle

Community Amenities
Access To Assisted Living
Support For Residents With Cognitive Impairment
Post-Hospitalization Case Management Services
Specific ProgramsActivities at The Hearthstone

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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 12 deficiencies

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, 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 (61% below)
• Deficiencies per year (61% below)
Latest Inspection July 2, 2025 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. 1231 This facility has 61% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Washington assisted living residence (12 vs. WA avg 31).↓ 61% better
Deficiencies per year Info Average deficiencies per year since 2023. 410.3 This facility has 61% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Washington assisted living residence (4 vs. WA avg 10.3).↓ 61% better

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

  • July 2, 2025 follow-up inspection found no deficiencies, confirming correction of prior medication administration documentation issues.
  • February 14, 2023 fire safety inspection found eight violations including damaged ceiling tiles, fire door malfunctions, corroded and misinstalled sprinkler heads, and missing annual firewall inspection documentation.
  • December 6, 2023 follow-up cleared four deficiencies related to tuberculosis testing, background checks, negotiated service agreements, and resident assessments.
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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.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

48% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 21 days

Private pay

52% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 years

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.

Nonprofit
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."
$11.6M
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."
-$11.9M
Nonprofit
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."
$11.6M Rank #31 / 94Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 31st 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 %.Rankings are based only on facilities in Washington that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from 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."
-$11.9M
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.
$6.0M
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 #18 / 94Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 18th 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.Rankings are based only on facilities in Washington that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
$10.5M 91% 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 #18 / 94Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 18th 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.Rankings are based only on facilities in Washington that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from 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).
$12.9M
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).
$23.5M
How we calculate these figures

This home is owned by Lutheran Retirement Home Of Greater Seattle Inc

Certified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services authority — CMS Certification Number: 505027

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Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mix of rehab and long-term care

This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

Most new residents arrive under private pay (52% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 1 years.

Admissions
88 total

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 48%
Private pay 52%
Discharges
113 total

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 42%
Private pay 55%
Medicaid 3%

Admissions and discharges reflect care patterns over time — they are not used to rate this facility.

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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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62
Facility 62
WA AVG 82
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WA AVG 82
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WA AVG 51
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Seattle (Rainier Valley) -
100
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WA AVG 82
Rank #93 / 366
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WA AVG 51
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34
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WA AVG 82
Rank #343 / 366
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WA AVG 51
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Washington

The Hearthstone at Green Lake is located in Seattle, 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 The Hearthstone at Green Lake

What neighborhood is The Hearthstone at Green Lake in?

The Hearthstone at Green Lake is in the Green Lake neighborhood of Seattle.

Is The Hearthstone at Green Lake in a walkable area?

The Hearthstone at Green Lake has a walk score of 82. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the license number of The Hearthstone at Green Lake?

According to WA state health department records, The Hearthstone at Green Lake's license number is 193.

When does The Hearthstone at Green Lake's license expire?

According to WA state health department records, The Hearthstone at Green Lake's license expires on March 31, 2027.

What is the occupancy rate at The Hearthstone at Green Lake?

The Hearthstone at Green Lake's occupancy is 68%.

Does The Hearthstone at Green Lake operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

The Hearthstone at Green Lake is registered as a non-profit in WA.

How many beds does The Hearthstone at Green Lake have?

The Hearthstone at Green Lake has 62 beds.

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