Bremerton Trails Post Acute
Bremerton, WA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 505123) · 125 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 2 totaling $174,068 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (360) 377-3951 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS gives Bremerton Trails Post Acute an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Washington state average of 3.21. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Bremerton Trails Post Acute reports 3.45 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.51 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 54.5% and a CMS staffing rating of 2 stars.
Bremerton Trails Post Acute has 2 federal fines on record totaling $174,068.00, plus 1 payment denial. CMS has also designated this facility as an SFF Candidate, meaning it is flagged for persistent quality problems and increased inspection scrutiny.
About this facility
Bremerton Trails Post Acute is a for-profit (LLC-owned) nursing home in Bremerton, Kitsap County, Washington, certified since July 1969. It has 125 certified beds and an average daily census of 115.7 residents, and it is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility's overall star rating is 1 out of 5, below the Washington state average of 3.21. Its component ratings are: health inspection 1 star, quality measures 4 stars, and staffing 2 stars.
CMS-reported staffing data show 3.44661 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.51203 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 54.5%.
On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $174,068.00, and 1 payment denial has been imposed against this facility.
CMS has designated this facility as an SFF (Special Focus Facility) Candidate. This designation means CMS considers the facility to have a history of persistent quality problems and it is subject to increased scrutiny and more frequent inspections compared to other nursing homes.
Bremerton Trails Post Acute is part of the Kalesta Healthcare Group chain, which operates 19 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 2.4 stars across the chain. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Data source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The overall rating is 1 out of 5 stars, below the Washington state average of 3.21.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.44661 hours per resident per day, including 0.51203 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 2 and nursing turnover of 54.5%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 2 fines totaling $174,068.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS has designated this facility as an SFF Candidate, meaning it has a history of persistent quality problems and is under increased inspection; no abuse icon is indicated in the data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 125 certified beds with an average daily census of 115.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Kalesta Healthcare Group chain, which has 19 facilities with an average rating of 2.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for certification on July 1, 1969.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections (1 star), staffing (2 stars), and quality measures (4 stars) for this facility.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines; contact the facility at (360) 377-3951 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided cannot answer this; contact the facility at (360) 377-3951 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/505123?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.