Columbia Lutheran Home
Seattle, WA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 505470) · 116 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (206) 632-7400 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Columbia Lutheran Home has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Washington state average of 3.21. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Columbia Lutheran Home reports total nurse staffing of about 5.33 hours per resident per day, including 1.32 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 41.0% annually.
Columbia Lutheran Home has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials reported by CMS. No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in the available CMS data for this facility.
About this facility
Columbia Lutheran Home is a non-profit, Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Seattle, King County, Washington, first approved for certification in March 1992. The facility is certified for 116 beds and reports an average of 69.4 residents at a time.
According to CMS Care Compare, Columbia Lutheran Home holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Washington state average of 3.21. Its four component ratings from CMS are: health inspection rating of 3 stars, staffing rating of 4 stars, and quality measure (QM) rating of 5 stars, combining to the overall 4-star rating.
On staffing, CMS reports total nurse staffing of 5.33 hours per resident per day, with 1.32 of those hours provided by registered nurses (RNs). Nursing staff turnover is reported at 41.0% annually.
Regarding the penalty record, CMS lists 0 federal fines totaling $0.00 for this facility — no federal fines on record — and 0 payment denials. No abuse icon is indicated in the data provided, and no Special Focus Facility status is listed for this home. There is no indication of an ownership change within the past 12 months, and no chain affiliation is listed in the data provided.
This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare and reflects the most recent data vintage supplied. Families should verify current details directly with the facility or on Medicare 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?
Columbia Lutheran Home has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is above the Washington state average of 3.21.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS reports 5.33 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.32 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 4 stars and 41.0% annual nursing turnover.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for Columbia Lutheran Home.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Columbia Lutheran Home is certified for 116 beds and reports an average of 69.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation; no chain affiliation is listed in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on March 1, 1992.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures (QM); Columbia Lutheran Home scores 4, 3, 4, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at (206) 632-7400 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided data does not cover tour specifics; contact the facility at (206) 632-7400 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 review the most current ratings and inspection details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/505470?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.