Garden Terrace Healthcare Center Of Federal Way
Federal Way, WA · Medicare-certified nursing home (CCN 505512) · 70 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (253) 661-2226 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Garden Terrace Healthcare Center Of Federal Way has a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Washington state average of 3.21. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Garden Terrace Healthcare Center Of Federal Way reports total nurse staffing of about 5.45 hours per resident per day, including 1.52 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing turnover rate of 31.3% and a CMS staffing rating of 5 stars.
Garden Terrace Healthcare Center Of Federal Way has no federal fines on record and no payment denials on record according to CMS. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Garden Terrace Healthcare Center Of Federal Way is a Medicare-certified nursing home located in Federal Way, King County, Washington, with 70 certified beds and an average daily census of 62.2 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and has been Medicare-certified since June 2003. It is part of the Life Care Centers Of America chain, which operates 194 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.4 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, which is above the Washington state average of 3.21. Its four component ratings are: health inspection rating of 3 stars, staffing rating of 5 stars, and quality measure (QM) rating of 5 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of 5.44751 hours per resident per day, including 1.52420 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 31.3%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines, $0.00 total), and no payment denials on record.
CMS does not display an abuse warning icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which designates facilities with a history of persistent quality problems placed under increased inspection. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months. This profile reflects data from CMS 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 facility has an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, which is above the Washington state average of 3.21.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
CMS lists this facility's provider type as Medicare; contact the facility at 2536612226 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm Medicaid acceptance.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 5.45 hours per resident per day, including 1.52 RN hours, with a 31.3% turnover rate and a 5-star staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not show an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 70 certified beds with an average daily population of 62.2 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 Life Care Centers Of America chain, which includes 194 facilities with an average rating of 3.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on June 12, 2003.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 5, 3, 5, and 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service offerings; contact the facility at 2536612226 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 2536612226 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 facility's full current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/505512?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.