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Total health inspections
3
Washington average 7.8
Last Health inspection on Oct 2024
Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Timber Ridge
Senior Living Home
Timber Ridge
Senior Living Home
Overview of Timber Ridge
The independent living community Timber Ridge is the first in the city to bag the Silver-LEED-certified Life Plan Community that balanced its inclusive amenities with its exemplary hospitality. Residents can continue living as they please without worrying about daily house chore activities and the like. The community strives to be the ideal place for the well-traveled outdoorsy seniors who enjoy nature and would like to hike and enjoy the views. Timber Ridge boasts a lifestyle that is elevated and out of the ordinary in the city of Seattle.
Timber Ridge boasts chef-prepared meals, an auditorium, a lounge area with a fireplace, a cocktail lounge, and recreational areas such as their art studio, woodworking shop, multipurpose room, and putting green– to name a few. Timber Ridge also prides itself on their helpful services that help with hassle-free daily living– housekeeping and linen services, 24-hour security, maintenance, scheduled transportation, and engaging social and cultural activities.
Quality ratings
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Nursing care per resident
Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
Capacity and availability
Smaller home
May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Total beds
26
This home usually has limited availability
Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.
Occupancy rate
93.2%
Residents per day (avg)
42
Occupancy rate
93.2%
Residents per day (avg)
42
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Short stays
Recovery
Medicare-covered care
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
55% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
26 days
Private pay
45% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
2 - 3 years
Finances and operations
Proprietary home
Corporation
Home revenue
$36.1M
Operating loss
-$10.6M
Proprietary home
Corporation
Home revenue
$36,131,253.00
Operating loss
$-10,636,176.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$11.7M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$35.1M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$46.8M
26-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
19 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 19 / 100
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
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About this community
Occupancy Rate
88%
Occupied Beds
23 of 26
Percentage of available beds currently in use by residents.
License Status
OP
Facility Type
BH
License Expiration
February 28, 2026
Additional licensing details
License number:
2602
CMS Certification Number:
505518
County:
King
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Leadership
Contact:
Mr. Joel Nelson, President/CEO
Types of Care at Timber Ridge
Independent Living
Assisted Living
Memory Care
Skilled Nursing
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
2 other visits
2 life safety inspections
Results
4 with issues
0 without issues
Latest inspection
Date:August 11, 2025
Type:Follow Up
18 deficiencies
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
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The information below is reported by the Washington Department of Social and Health Services, Residential Care Services.
Truewood by Merrill Gardens
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Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
SL
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Seattle (Downtown Seattle)
75
No
-
99
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Timber Ridge
-36%
+34%
+28%
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IL
Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Issaquah (Talus)
71
No
A+
19
LCS TIMBER RIDGE LLC
93.2%
$40,789,477.00
$11,700,429.00
28.7%
42.00
5.6462
17
-36%+34%+28%
Langland House Senior Living
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
SL
Senior Living
WA (North Beach/Blue Ridge)
-
No
-
58
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Murano Senior Living
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IL
Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
RC
Respite Care
620 Terry Ave (Downtown Seattle)
-
Yes
-
98
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Timber Ridge
Type of care:
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Community:
Issaquah (Talus)
Bed Count:
71
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
LCS TIMBER RIDGE LLC
CCN:
505518
Occupancy:
93.2%
Home Revenue:
$40,789,477.00
Payroll Costs:
$11,700,429.00
Payroll %:
28.7%
Avg Residents/Day:
42.00
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
5.6462
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
17
RN share vs State Avg:
-36%
-36%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+34%
+34%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+28%
+28%Places of interest near Timber Ridge
16.1 miles from city center — 2.09 miles to nearest hospital (Swedish Issaquah Campus)
100 Timber Ridge Way NW, Issaquah, WA 98027
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
80
Total Staff
65
Employees
15
Contractors
21,756
Total Hours (Quarter)
30
Avg Staff/Day
8
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 7 | 8.4 | No |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 11 | 8.2 | Yes |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 38 | 8.4 | Yes |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
2 staff
6.7hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
57 staff
8.4hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
5 staff
8.1hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
9 staff
5.4hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
1 staff
4.8hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
1 staff
2hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
4 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
1 staff
8.4hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
8.2%
of total hours from contractors
1,794 contractor hours this quarter
Certified Nursing Assistant: 1
Licensed Practical Nurse: 1
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist: 1
Physical Therapy Aide: 1
Speech Language Pathologist: 1
Qualified Social Worker: 1
Physician Assistant: 1
Physical Therapy Assistant: 2
Medical Director: 1
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 5
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 37 | 1 | 38 | 11,206 | 91 | 100% | 8.4 |
| Registered Nurse | 7 | 0 | 7 | 2,381 | 91 | 100% | 8.4 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 10 | 1 | 11 | 2,260 | 91 | 100% | 8.2 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,127 | 87 | 96% | 7.9 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,001 | 73 | 80% | 8.6 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 597 | 64 | 70% | 9.3 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 557 | 66 | 73% | 8.4 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 520 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 416 | 52 | 57% | 8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 1 | 1 | 312 | 51 | 56% | 6.1 |
| Therapeutic Recreation Specialist | 0 | 1 | 1 | 287 | 60 | 66% | 4.8 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 5 | 5 | 281 | 49 | 54% | 4.7 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 279 | 46 | 51% | 6 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 260 | 51 | 56% | 5.1 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 1 | 1 | 115 | 58 | 64% | 2 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 104 | 26 | 29% | 4 |
| Physician Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 52 | 13 | 14% | 4 |
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
17
Citations per inspection
5.67
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
All 17 citations resulted from standard inspections.
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
0
0
100% better than Washington averageWashington average: 0.3
Serious Health citations
0
0
100% better than Washington averageWashington average: 1.7
0 critical citations
0 serious citations
17 moderate citations
0 minor citations
Citations history (last 3 years)
Quality of Care moderate citation
Oct 25, 2024
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation
Oct 25, 2024
Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation
Oct 25, 2024
Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation
Oct 25, 2024
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Ownership: For-Profit Corporation
Part of: Life Care Services
Resident Census by Payment Source
43
Total Residents
Medicare
2
(4.7%)
ⓘ
Private Pay/Other
41
(95.3%)
ⓘ
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
ⓘ
CCRC
ⓘ
Family Engagement
Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.
Active
Resident Council
ⓘ
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
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
11.9
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
11.9
18% worse than Washington averageWashington average: 10.0
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
20.3
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
20.3
In line with Washington averageWashington average: 20.9
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
19.3%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
19.3%
18% worse than Washington averageWashington average: 16.4%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
21.8%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
21.8%
In line with Washington averageWashington average: 21.8%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
19.7%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
19.7%
19% better than Washington averageWashington average: 24.3%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
6.8%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
6.8%
158% worse than Washington averageWashington average: 2.6%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
7.2%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
7.2%
47% worse than Washington averageWashington average: 4.9%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.6%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.6%
63% better than Washington averageWashington average: 1.7%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
4.3%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
4.3%
26% better than Washington averageWashington average: 5.8%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
100% better than Washington averageWashington average: 16.2%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
16.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
16.0%
10% worse than Washington averageWashington average: 14.5%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
In line with Washington averageWashington average: 96.2%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
97.8%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
97.8%
In line with Washington averageWashington average: 93.8%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
14% better than Washington averageWashington average: 88.1%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
4.4%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
4.4%
206% worse than Washington averageWashington average: 1.4%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Timber Ridge based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
93.2%
↓ 0.8pp vs 2022
Net Income
-$10,636,176
↑ ~$4.1M vs 2022
Total Payroll
$13,621,437
↑ ~$927K vs 2022
Profit Margin
-26.1%
↑ 11.0pp vs 2022
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