Aurora Valley Care
Spokane, WA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 505114) · 124 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $93,457
Phone: (509) 924-4650 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Aurora Valley Care has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Washington state average of 3.21 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Aurora Valley Care reports total nurse staffing of about 3.71 hours per resident per day, including 0.62 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 57.1%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
Aurora Valley Care has 1 federal fine on record totaling $93,457.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS does not show an abuse icon or Special Focus designation for this facility based on the available data.
About this facility
Aurora Valley Care is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Spokane, WA, certified since January 1967. The facility is licensed for 124 beds and serves an average of 86.6 residents. It is owned by a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Caldera Care chain, which operates 6 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.8 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Aurora Valley Care holds an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Washington state average of 3.21 stars. The facility's four component ratings are: health inspection rating of 1 star, staffing rating of 4 stars, and quality measure (QM) rating of 5 stars, alongside the overall 2-star rating.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of 3.70550 hours per resident per day, including 0.61883 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 57.1%.
On penalties: CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $93,457.00 assessed against this facility. There are 0 payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed under the Special Focus Facility program based on the data provided.
Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months. This profile is based on data from CMS Care Compare; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Aurora Valley Care has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Washington state average of 3.21 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Aurora Valley Care is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports 3.70550 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.61883 RN hours, with a nursing turnover rate of 57.1%; its CMS staffing rating is 4 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $93,457.00, and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
Based on the data provided, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed as a Special Focus Facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Aurora Valley Care is certified for 124 beds and has an average of 86.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Caldera Care chain, which has 6 facilities with an average rating of 2.8 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since January 6, 1967.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes four ratings for this facility: an overall rating of 2 stars, a health inspection rating of 1 star, a staffing rating of 4 stars, and a quality measure rating of 5 stars.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This is not specified in the available data; contact the facility at 5099924650 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not include tour guidance; contact the facility at 5099924650 to arrange a visit and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the current CMS record for Aurora Valley Care at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/505114?state=WA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.