Analysis Report of Nursing Homes in Washington
Key metrics for nursing homes in Washington including number and beds, staffing levels, occupancy, newest facilities, and more. Updated weekly.
Updated on January 5, 2025
Summary Analysis
According to the latest data compiled by NursingHomeDatabase.com, Washington has a total of 194 active skilled nursing facilities with 18,783 total beds. Based on the US Census estimates for the population of 7,785,786, the current total bed count represents one bed for every 414.51 persons in Washington.
There were 13,620 residents as of January 5, 2025 for a state wide occupancy level of 72.51%.
(Note that the home count is based on monthly data provided by CMS and the number of beds and the occupancy numbers are based on weekly data. There is a minor number of homes that do not report their data weekly.)
According to the monthly data, Washington has added 177 new beds and lost 40 existing beds over the past year.
Staffing Levels Comparison
The Biden Administration has announced that it wants to regulate minimum nursing home staffing levels. They have proposed minimums of .55 hours of care per resident per day from registered nurses (RNs) and 2.45 hours of care per resident per day certified nursing aids (CNAs). These are the current level amount of hours per resident per day of care for Washington and a comparison to national averages.
| Staffing Levels | State | National |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse (RN) | 0.91 | 0.68 |
| Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) | 2.68 | 2.33 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | 0.79 | 0.86 |
| All Staff | 4.38 | 3.87 |
COVID-19 Infections in Washington Nursing Homes
While COVID-19 infections and deaths are down significantly from late 2020 and 2021, the number of infections and deaths continues to be monitored. For nursing homes in Washington there were a total of 26 new cases and 0 new deaths among residents for the week ending January 5, 2025.
New Nursing Homes
Washington added 2 new skilled nursing facilities and 177 beds over the past year.
| Facility | Beds |
|---|---|
| Three Rivers Care | 83 |
| Montesano Health-Rehab Center | 94 |
Lost Nursing Homes
Washington lost 1 skilled nursing facilities and 40 beds over the past year.
| Facility | Beds |
|---|---|
| The Hearthstone | 40 |
This data is based on homes reported by CMS. Additional homes may have opened or closed but are not yet in the dataset.
Occupancy Percentages
The chart below shows the overall occupancy for nursing home beds in Washington.
The list below shows the best skilled nursing facilities in Washington based on their most recent weighted average inspection score. Some nursing homes may have higher overall 5-star ratings than the homes on this list. We feel that the health inspection score is the best indicator of current operations.
| Facility | Rating |
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Rainier Rehabilitation 920 12TH AVENUE SOUTHEAST PUYALLUP, WA |
12.00
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Pacific Care and Rehabilitation 3035 CHERRY STREET HOQUIAM, WA |
15.00
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Tacoma Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 2102 SOUTH 96TH STREET TACOMA, WA |
20.00
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Bainbridge Island Health and Rehab Center 835 MADISON AVENUE NORTH BAINBRIDGE ISLAND, WA |
20.00
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The Oaks at Timberline 400 EAST 33RD STREET VANCOUVER, WA |
21.00
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The Oaks at Lakewood 11411 BRIDGEPORT WAY TACOMA, WA |
25.00
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Beacon Hill Rehabilitation 128 BEACON HILL DRIVE LONGVIEW, WA |
27.00
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Regency Omak 901 SHUMWAY RD OMAK, WA |
27.00
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Mt Baker Care Center 2905 CONNELLY AVENUE BELLINGHAM, WA |
27.00
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Regency Wenatchee Rehabiliation and Nursing Center 1326 RED APPLE RD WENATCHEE, WA |
27.00
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The list below shows the worst skilled nursing facilities in Washington based on their most recent weighted average inspection score.
| Facility | Rating |
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Auburn Post Acute 414 - 17TH SOUTHEAST AUBURN, WA |
511.75
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Colville Health and Rehabilitation of Cascadia 1000 EAST ELEP STREET COLVILLE, WA |
485.25
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Spokane Health and Rehabilitation NORTH 6025 ASSEMBLY SPOKANE, WA |
463.25
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Bremerton Trails Post Acute 2701 CLARE AVENUE BREMERTON, WA |
430.25
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Shuksan Rehabilitation and Health Care 1530 JAMES STREET BELLINGHAM, WA |
344.50
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North Cascades Health and Rehabilitation 4680 CORDATA PARKWAY BELLINGHAM, WA |
331.50
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Crystal Cove Post Acute 1505 CARPENTER ROAD SE LACEY, WA |
324.50
Rating Not Available
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Port Washington Post Acute 140 SOUTH MARION AVENUE BREMERTON, WA |
320.50
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Linden Grove Health Care Center 400 - 29TH STREET NORTHEAST PUYALLUP, WA |
320.25
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Alderwood Post Acute and Rehabilitation 3701 188TH STREET SOUTHWEST LYNNWOOD, WA |
313.00
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Nursing Homes with the warning icon have been flagged by CMS for abuse.
Skilled Nursing Homes in Washington Compared to Nationwide
We have compared Washington nursing homes to the nationwide average on several metrics.
| Metric | Value | Comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 3.30 | Higher |
| Health Inspection Rating | 2.90 | Higher |
| Qm Rating | 4.10 | Higher |
| Staffing Rating | 3.50 | Higher |
| Cycle 1 Total Number Of Health Deficiencies | 16.30 | Higher |
| Cycle 1 Total Number Of Fire Safety Deficiencies | 10.50 | Higher |
| Cycle 2 Total Number Of Health Deficiencies | 18.20 | Higher |
| Cycle 2 Total Number Of Fire Safety Deficiencies | 11.10 | Higher |
| Cycle 3 Total Number Of Health Deficiencies | 15.00 | Higher |
| Cycle 3 Total Number Of Fire Safety Deficiencies | 11.60 | Higher |
| Average Number Of Residents Per Day | 74.60 | Lower |
| Reported Nurse Aide Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 2.68 | Higher |
| Reported Lpn Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 0.79 | Lower |
| Reported Rn Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 0.91 | Higher |
| Reported Licensed Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 1.70 | Higher |
| Reported Total Nurse Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 4.38 | Higher |
| Total Number Of Nurse Staff Hours Per Resident Per Day On The Weekend | 3.83 | Higher |
| Registered Nurse Hours Per Resident Per Day On The Weekend | 0.65 | Higher |
| Reported Physical Therapist Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 0.08 | Higher |
| Total Nursing Staff Turnover | 45.90 | Lower |
| Registered Nurse Turnover | 46.80 | Higher |
| Number Of Administrators Who Have Left The Nursing Home | 0.60 | Higher |
| Nursing Case-mix Index | 1.46 | Higher |
| Case-mix Rn Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 0.71 | Higher |
| Case-mix Total Nurse Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 4.07 | Higher |
| Case-mix Weekend Total Nurse Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 3.61 | Higher |
| Number Of Fines | 1.20 | Higher |
| Fine Amount In Dollars | 54,992.00 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Whose Need For Help With Daily Activities Has Increased | 14.98 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Lose Too Much Weight | 5.57 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents With A Catheter Inserted And Left In Their Bladder | 1.04 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents With A Urinary Tract Infection | 1.73 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Have Depressive Symptoms | 17.23 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Were Physically Restrained | 0.14 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Experiencing One Or More Falls With Major Injury | 2.66 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Assessed And Appropriately Given The Pneumococcal Vaccine | 95.86 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Received An Antipsychotic Medication | 15.25 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Assessed And Appropriately Given The Pneumococcal Vaccine | 87.85 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Newly Received An Antipsychotic Medication | 1.31 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Whose Ability To Walk Independently Worsened | 18.76 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Received An Antianxiety Or Hypnotic Medication | 12.18 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Assessed And Appropriately Given The Seasonal Influenza Vaccine | 93.84 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Were Assessed And Appropriately Given The Seasonal Influenza Vaccine | 81.98 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents With Pressure Ulcers | 4.47 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents With New Or Worsened Bowel Or Bladder Incontinence | 23.05 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Were Rehospitalized After A Nursing Home Admission | 20.15 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Had An Outpatient Emergency Department Visit | 13.17 | Higher |
| Number Of Hospitalizations Per 1000 Long-stay Resident Days | 1.33 | Lower |
| Number Of Outpatient Emergency Department Visits Per 1000 Long-stay Resident Days | 1.49 | Lower |