South Creek Post Acute
Centralia, WA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 505373) · 128 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $8,278
Phone: (360) 736-9384 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
South Creek Post Acute holds a CMS overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Washington state average of 3.21. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
South Creek Post Acute reports total nurse staffing of 4.23 hours per resident per day, including 0.59 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 55.0% and a CMS staffing rating of 3 stars.
South Creek Post Acute has 1 federal fine on record totaling $8,278.00 and no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of CMS's Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
South Creek Post Acute is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Centralia, Washington, operated as a for-profit limited liability company. The facility is certified for 128 beds and reports an average daily census of 100.6 residents. It has been Medicare/Medicaid certified since April 1991.
According to CMS Care Compare, South Creek Post Acute holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Washington state average of 3.21. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 3 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 5 stars, and staffing rating of 3 stars.
CMS staffing data show total nurse staffing of 4.23 hours per resident per day, including 0.59 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 55.0%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $8,278.00. There have been no payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which designates homes CMS considers persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection.
South Creek Post Acute is part of the Pacs Group chain, which operates 274 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.9 stars, meaning South Creek's individual rating is notably higher than its chain's average. There has been no change of ownership in the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Data source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
South Creek Post Acute has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Washington state average of 3.21.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, South Creek Post Acute is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.23 hours per resident per day, including 0.59 RN hours per resident per day, with 55.0% nursing staff turnover and a 3-star staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $8,278.00 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?
South Creek Post Acute is certified for 128 beds with an average daily census of 100.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is operated as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Pacs Group chain, which includes 274 facilities with an average rating of 2.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since April 1, 1991.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections (3 stars), staffing (3 stars), and quality measures (5 stars) — which combine to form the overall 4-star rating.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at (360) 736-9384 and verify current offerings 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 (360) 736-9384 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view South Creek Post Acute's full record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/505373?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.