Fircrest Nursing Facility
Seattle, WA · Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 50A260) · 110 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (206) 361-3511 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Fircrest Nursing Facility holds a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Washington state average of 3.21. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Fircrest Nursing Facility reports total nurse staffing of 9.32 hours per resident per day, including 0.64 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 50.5%.
Fircrest Nursing Facility has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00, and no payment denials on record. CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
Fircrest Nursing Facility is a state government-owned nursing home in Seattle, King County, Washington, certified for 110 beds with an average daily census of 86.1 residents. The facility has been Medicare/Medicaid certified since May 13, 1994, and accepts Medicaid as its provider type.
According to CMS Care Compare, Fircrest holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, above the Washington state average of 3.21. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 4 stars, quality measures (QM) rating of 5 stars, and staffing rating of 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of 9.32 hours per resident per day, with 0.64 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 50.5%.
On the penalty record, CMS lists no federal fines on record for Fircrest Nursing Facility (0 fines totaling $0.00), and no payment denials are on record. No abuse icon flag or Special Focus status designation is present in the CMS data for this facility. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months according to CMS records.
No chain affiliation is indicated in the provided data. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare, as ratings and penalty records are updated periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Fircrest Nursing Facility has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Washington state average of 3.21.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
According to CMS data, this facility's provider type is Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 9.32 hours per resident per day, including 0.64 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars; nursing staff turnover is 50.5%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS lists no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in the CMS data for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Fircrest Nursing Facility is certified for 110 beds, with an average daily census of 86.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
The facility is owned by a state government entity; no chain affiliation is indicated in the available CMS data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Fircrest Nursing Facility has been certified since May 13, 1994.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on an overall rating plus three component ratings: health inspections (4 stars), quality measures (5 stars), and staffing (4 stars) for this facility.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 206-361-3511 or 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 206-361-3511 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?
You can review the most current CMS data for Fircrest Nursing Facility at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/50A260?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.