Fir Lane Care
Shelton, WA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 505230) · 135 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 2 totaling $121,488
Phone: (360) 426-1651 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS gives Fir Lane Care an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Washington state average of 3.21. Its health inspection rating is 1 star, while its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Fir Lane Care reports 4.23 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.80 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 64.5%.
Fir Lane Care has 2 federal fines on record totaling $121,488.00, with 0 payment denials reported by CMS. No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in this facility's CMS data.
About this facility
Fir Lane Care is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Shelton, Mason County, Washington, operating under for-profit, limited liability ownership since 1980. The facility is certified for 135 beds with an average daily census of 92.2 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Fir Lane Care holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which falls below the Washington state average of 3.21. The health inspection rating is also 1 star. The quality measures (QM) rating is 3 stars, and the staffing rating is 4 stars. Prospective families should note the strong divergence between the low overall/health inspection ratings and the higher staffing and quality measure scores.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours of 4.23 per resident per day, including 0.80 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 64.5%.
On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $121,488.00, and 0 payment denials for this facility.
Fir Lane Care is part of the Caldera Care chain, which operates 6 facilities with an average chain rating of 2.8 stars. Ownership has not changed in the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to review the full inspection record and most recent updates directly on Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Fir Lane Care has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Washington state average of 3.21.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Fir Lane Care is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS reports 4.23 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.80 RN hours per resident per day, with nursing staff turnover at 64.5% and a staffing rating of 4 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $121,488.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Fir Lane Care is certified for 135 beds and has an average daily census of 92.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
Fir Lane Care is owned by a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Caldera Care chain, which operates 6 facilities with an average rating of 2.8 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Fir Lane Care was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on January 1, 1980.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes separate ratings for overall performance, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; for Fir Lane Care these are 1, 1, 4, and 3 stars respectively.
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 3604261651 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 3604261651 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Fir Lane Care's full record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/505230?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.