Ballard Center
Seattle, WA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 505042) · 142 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record · 1 payment denial
Phone: (206) 782-0100 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Ballard Center holds a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Washington state average of 3.21. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Ballard Center reports 3.44 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.04 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 53.4%.
Ballard Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00, but CMS lists 1 payment denial for this facility. CMS does not show an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility in this dataset.
About this facility
Ballard Center is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Seattle, King County, Washington. It is certified for 142 beds and reported an average of 97.8 residents per day. The facility is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Genesis Healthcare chain, which operates 184 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.4 stars. The facility has been certified since 1967, and ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, Ballard Center holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, below the Washington state average of 3.21. Its component ratings are: health inspection 2 stars, quality measures 3 stars, and staffing 4 stars.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 3.436 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.043 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 53.4%.
On penalties: CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00) for this facility. However, CMS lists 1 payment denial on record. CMS does not list an abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation for Ballard Center in this dataset.
Because Ballard Center is part of the Genesis Healthcare chain, its ratings should be considered alongside the chain's overall average performance of 2.4 stars. Families are encouraged to review the full, current record on Medicare Care Compare, as CMS data is updated periodically and this profile reflects a snapshot of that data.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Ballard Center has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Washington state average of 3.21.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Ballard Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports 3.436 total nurse hours per resident per day and a nursing staff turnover rate of 53.4%, with a CMS staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
CMS shows no federal fines on record (0 fines, $0.00), but lists 1 payment denial for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
This dataset does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for Ballard Center.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Ballard Center is certified for 142 beds and reported an average of 97.8 residents per day.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Genesis Healthcare chain, which includes 184 facilities with an average rating of 2.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Ballard Center has been certified since 1967.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Ballard Center scores 2, 2, 4, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This dataset does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 206-782-0100 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This dataset does not include tour details; contact the facility at 206-782-0100 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
Visit https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/505042?state=WA for the most current CMS data on Ballard Center.
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.