Covenant Shores Health Center
Mercer Island, WA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 505504) · 43 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (206) 316-8042 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Covenant Shores Health Center holds a 5-star overall CMS rating, above the Washington state average of 3.21 stars, with a 4-star health inspection rating and a 5-star staffing rating.
Covenant Shores Health Center reports 4.41 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.58 RN hours per resident per day, a 51.0% nursing staff turnover rate, and a 5-star CMS staffing rating.
Covenant Shores Health Center has no federal fines on record and zero payment denials according to CMS, and it does not carry CMS's abuse icon flag or a Special Focus Facility designation.
About this facility
Covenant Shores Health Center is a 43-bed nursing home in Mercer Island, King County, Washington, with an average daily census of 38.2 residents. The facility has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since September 4, 1997, and is operated as a non-profit corporation. It is part of the Covenant Living chain, which operates 15 facilities nationally with an average rating of 4.4 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Covenant Shores holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Washington state average of 3.21 stars. Its four component ratings are: Health Inspection, 4 stars; Quality Measures, 5 stars; and Staffing, 5 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of 4.41 hours per resident per day, including 1.58 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 51.0%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports zero federal fines (no federal fines on record) and zero payment denials for this facility. There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility in the current CMS data, and it is not listed under the Special Focus Facility program, which CMS uses to designate facilities with a history of persistent poor performance subject to increased inspection oversight.
There has been no change of ownership reported in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Covenant Shores Health Center has a 5-star overall CMS rating, which is above the Washington state average of 3.21 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS reports 4.41 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.58 RN hours, with a 51.0% nursing turnover rate and a 5-star staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS lists zero fines totaling $0.00 and zero payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS data does not show an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 43 certified beds and an average daily census of 38.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is operated as a non-profit corporation and is part of the Covenant Living chain, which has 15 facilities with an average rating of 4.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since September 4, 1997.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on Overall, Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures; here the ratings are 5, 4, 5, and 5 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 2063168042 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour specifics; contact the facility at 2063168042 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 record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/505504?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.