North Auburn Care
Auburn, WA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 505195) · 125 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $12,035
Phone: (253) 561-8100 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
North Auburn Care has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Washington state average of 3.21 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
North Auburn Care reports total nurse staffing of 4.06 hours per resident per day, including 0.70 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 32.9%. CMS gives this facility a staffing rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
North Auburn Care has 1 federal fine on record from CMS, totaling $12,035.00, and no payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed in CMS's Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
North Auburn Care is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home located in Auburn, King County, Washington. The facility is certified for 125 beds and has an average of 75.7 residents. It has been Medicare/Medicaid certified since 1983 and is owned by a for-profit limited liability company. There is no chain information provided for this facility, and CMS records show no ownership change in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, North Auburn Care has an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the Washington state average of 3.21. The health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, the staffing rating is 3 out of 5, and the quality measure (QM) rating is 5 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours of 4.06 per resident per day, including 0.70 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 32.9%.
Regarding penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine on record totaling $12,035.00. There are no payment denials on record for this facility. CMS does not display an abuse 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 poor performance under increased inspection scrutiny.
Families are encouraged to review the full inspection history and quality measure detail directly on Medicare Care Compare for the most current information.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
North Auburn Care has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Washington state average of 3.21 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
North Auburn Care is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.06 hours per resident per day, including 0.70 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing turnover rate of 32.9%. CMS rates staffing 3 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $12,035.00, and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display 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?
North Auburn Care is certified for 125 beds and has an average of 75.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
The facility is owned by a for-profit limited liability company; no chain affiliation is listed in the data provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
North Auburn Care was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on January 1, 1983.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; North Auburn Care scores 2, 1, 3, and 5 out of 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This information is not included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 2535618100 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 2535618100 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 view the most current data for North Auburn Care at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/505195?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.