Washington Care Center
Seattle, WA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 505017) · 165 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 3 totaling $52,007
Phone: (206) 725-2800 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Washington Care Center has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, below the Washington state average of about 3.2 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, while its staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
Washington Care Center reports total nurse staffing of 3.67 hours per resident per day, including 0.84 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 41.1%.
Washington Care Center has 3 federal fines on record totaling $52,007.00, with no payment denials reported. There is no CMS abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation noted in the available data for this facility.
About this facility
Washington Care Center is a nursing home in Seattle, King County, Washington, certified for 165 beds with an average daily census of 131.8 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and participates in both Medicare and Medicaid, having first been approved for certification on July 1, 1978.
According to CMS Care Compare, Washington Care Center holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Washington state average overall rating of 3.21. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2 out of 5, quality measure (QM) rating of 4 out of 5, and staffing rating of 4 out of 5.
On staffing, CMS reports total nurse staffing of 3.67 hours per resident per day, including 0.84 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 41.1%.
Regarding penalties, CMS records show 3 federal fines totaling $52,007.00 for this facility. There are no payment denials on record. There is no indication in the provided data of a CMS abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for Washington Care Center. There is no indication of a chain affiliation in the data provided, and ownership has not changed in the last 12 months according to CMS records.
Families evaluating this facility for a parent should review the full inspection history and quality measure detail directly on CMS Care Compare, as the data here reflects a snapshot from that source and can change with subsequent survey cycles.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Washington Care Center has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Washington state average of 3.21.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS reports 3.67 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.84 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 and a nursing turnover rate of 41.1%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 3 fines totaling $52,007.00, with no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided data does not indicate an active CMS abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Washington Care Center is certified for 165 beds and had an average of 131.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit limited liability company; the data provided does not indicate a chain affiliation.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on July 1, 1978.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall (2/5), health inspection (2/5), quality measures (4/5), and staffing (4/5), each reflecting different aspects of care and compliance.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service lines like short-term rehab; contact the facility at 2067252800 and 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 2067252800 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 latest inspection, staffing, and penalty details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/505017?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.