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The Terraces At Skyline

Seattle, WA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 505469) · 34 certified beds

CMS overall rating: 2★ (state average 3.21★ — below state average)
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (206) 407-1700 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗

The Terraces At Skyline has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Washington state average of about 3.21 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.

The Terraces At Skyline reports total nurse staffing of about 4.60 hours per resident per day, including roughly 1.04 RN hours per resident per day, with a CMS staffing rating of 4 stars. Nursing staff turnover was not reported in the available data.

The Terraces At Skyline has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00, and no payment denials on file with CMS. There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility and it is not part of CMS's Special Focus program.

Overall rating vs. benchmarks
The Terraces At Skyli… The Terraces At Skyli…: 2★ 2★ WA average WA average: 3.21★ 3.21★

About this facility

The Terraces At Skyline is a non-profit, corporation-owned nursing home in Seattle, King County, Washington. It has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since January 16, 1992, and holds 34 certified beds with an average daily census of 28.2 residents.

According to CMS Care Compare, the facility's overall star rating is 2 out of 5, which falls below the Washington state average of 3.21 stars. Its four component ratings break down as follows: health inspection rating is 2 stars, quality measure (QM) rating is 4 stars, and staffing rating is 4 stars. These separate scores mean families should not rely on the overall figure alone, since the health inspection component pulls the overall score down while quality measures and staffing perform better.

On staffing, CMS reports total nurse staffing of approximately 4.60 hours per resident per day, including about 1.04 registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover data was not provided in this listing's dataset.

Regarding the penalty record, CMS data shows no federal fines on record for this facility: the number of fines is 0 and the total fine amount is $0.00. There are also no payment denials on record. No abuse icon is flagged for this facility, and it is not currently listed in CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for homes CMS identifies as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection oversight.

No chain affiliation is indicated in the available data, and there has been no change of ownership in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as provided in this listing.

Questions families ask

What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?

The overall rating is 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Washington state average of about 3.21 stars.

Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?

The Terraces At Skyline is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.

How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?

Total nurse staffing is about 4.60 hours per resident per day, with roughly 1.04 RN hours per resident per day; the staffing rating is 4 stars. Turnover data was not reported in the available data.

Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?

No, CMS data shows 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials on record.

Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?

No abuse icon is flagged for this facility, and it is not listed in CMS's Special Focus Facility program.

How large is this facility and how many residents live there?

It has 34 certified beds with an average daily census of 28.2 residents.

Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?

It is owned by a non-profit corporation, and no chain affiliation is indicated in the available data.

How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?

It has been certified since January 16, 1992.

What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?

CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; here those are 2, 2, 4, and 4 stars respectively.

Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?

This detail is not included in the available data; contact the facility at 2064071700 or verify on Medicare Care Compare at the provided URL.

What should I look for when touring this facility?

This information is not part of the CMS dataset provided; contact the facility at 2064071700 to arrange a visit.

How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?

You can review the facility's current ratings and inspection history at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/505469?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.