BALLARD CENTER — Nursing Home in SEATTLE, WA
CMS Five-Star Rating
Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Facility Overview
| Certified Beds | 142 |
|---|---|
| Average Residents/Day | 103.5 |
| CMS Certification Number | 505042 |
Staffing Levels
Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)
| Total Nurse Staffing | 3.58 HPRD |
|---|---|
| RN Staffing | 1.02 HPRD |
Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies
BALLARD CENTER had 2 health inspection deficiencies on its most recent inspection (March 25, 2026).
Inspection Findings — March 25, 2026
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Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. (Level D)Corrected
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Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. (Level E)Corrected
Ballard Center is a 142-bed nursing home in Seattle, Washington. It holds a 2-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 3.6 hours per resident day, below the Washington average of 4.4. Its most recent inspection, in March 2026, cited 2 deficiencies, none of them severe.
A recent inspection found deficiencies but none were rated severe, which suggests the issues may be limited in scope. However, nursing staff levels are below the state average, so ask how the facility ensures adequate hands-on care, timely emergency response, and prompt handling of resident concerns given current staffing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is BALLARD CENTER Medicare and Medicaid certified?
BALLARD CENTER is Medicare certified and Medicaid certified according to CMS data.
What is BALLARD CENTER's CMS star rating?
BALLARD CENTER has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
How is staffing at BALLARD CENTER?
BALLARD CENTER reports 3.58117 total nurse hours per resident day.
Has BALLARD CENTER had health inspection deficiencies?
On its most recent inspection, BALLARD CENTER had 2 total deficiencies, including 0 classified as severe.
How many beds does BALLARD CENTER have?
BALLARD CENTER has 142 certified beds.
Nearby Nursing Homes
- THE BROADVIEW CENTER — 2/5 — 1.8 mi
- COLUMBIA LUTHERAN HOME — 4/5 — 2.6 mi
- AVAMERE REHABILITATION OF SHORELINE — 2/5 — 3.7 mi
- CASCADES OF ST ANNE — 3/5 — 3.8 mi
- QUEEN ANNE HEALTHCARE — 5/5 — 3.8 mi
- SHORELINE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION — 5/5 — 4.1 mi
Data Source
This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.
CMS Provider Information updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Survey Summary updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Health Deficiencies updated May 1, 2026.
CareQED last updated June 22, 2026.