Avalon Care Center At Northpointe
Spokane, WA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 505496) · 119 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 2 totaling $84,614
Phone: (509) 468-7000 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Avalon Care Center At Northpointe 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 2 stars and its staffing rating is also 2 stars.
Avalon Care Center At Northpointe reports 3.54 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.68 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 62.0%.
Avalon Care Center At Northpointe has 2 federal fines on record totaling $84,614.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Avalon Care Center At Northpointe is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Spokane, Washington, first approved for certification on May 8, 1996. The facility is certified for 119 beds and reports an average of 121.1 residents. It is operated as a for-profit corporation and is part of the Avalon Health Care chain, which includes 16 facilities nationwide with an average CMS rating of 3.4 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Avalon Care Center At Northpointe holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Washington state average of 3.21 stars. Its component ratings are: health inspection 2 stars, quality measures 4 stars, and staffing 2 stars.
Nurse staffing levels total 3.54 hours per resident per day, including 0.68 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 62.0%.
On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $84,614.00, and 0 payment denials on record for this facility.
CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed in the Special Focus Facility program. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
Data sourced from CMS Care Compare; families should verify current details directly with the facility and 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?
It has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Washington state average of 3.21 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.54 hours per resident per day, including 0.68 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 2 stars and nursing turnover of 62.0%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $84,614.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not show an abuse icon for this facility and it is not in the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 119 beds with an average of 121.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Avalon Health Care chain, which has 16 facilities averaging 3.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since May 8, 1996.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures — this facility scores 2, 2, 2, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 5094687000 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not include tour guidance; contact the facility at 5094687000 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
Visit https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/505496?state=WA for the latest official ratings and records.
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.