WASHINGTON CARE CENTER — Nursing Home in SEATTLE, WA
CMS Five-Star Rating
Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Facility Overview
| Certified Beds | 165 |
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| Average Residents/Day | 129.4 |
| CMS Certification Number | 505017 |
Staffing Levels
Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)
| Total Nurse Staffing | 4.01 HPRD |
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| RN Staffing | 0.84 HPRD |
Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies
WASHINGTON CARE CENTER had 12 health inspection deficiencies on its most recent inspection (December 16, 2025).
Inspection Findings — December 16, 2025
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Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. (Level D)Corrected — January 28, 2026
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Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. (Level D)Corrected — January 28, 2026
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Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. (Level D)Corrected — January 28, 2026
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Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. (Level E)Corrected — January 28, 2026
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PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities (Level D)Corrected — January 28, 2026
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Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. (Level D)Corrected — January 28, 2026
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Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. (Level D)Corrected — January 28, 2026
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Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. (Level D)Corrected — January 28, 2026
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Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (Level D)Corrected — January 28, 2026
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Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse. (Level E)Corrected — January 28, 2026
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Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (Level D)Corrected — January 28, 2026
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Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. (Level D)Corrected — January 28, 2026
Washington Care Center is a 165-bed nursing home in Seattle, Washington. It holds a 2-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours per resident day, below the Washington average of 4.4. Its most recent inspection, in December 2025, cited 12 deficiencies, none of them severe.
A notable point is that the facility’s recent inspection cited problems but none were classified as severe, which suggests issues may be correctable. You should ask how the home compensates for its lower-than-average nursing staffing to prevent pressure injuries and keep resident rooms and common areas safe and clean.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WASHINGTON CARE CENTER Medicare and Medicaid certified?
WASHINGTON CARE CENTER is Medicare certified and Medicaid certified according to CMS data.
What is WASHINGTON CARE CENTER's CMS star rating?
WASHINGTON CARE CENTER has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
How is staffing at WASHINGTON CARE CENTER?
WASHINGTON CARE CENTER reports 4.01222 total nurse hours per resident day.
Has WASHINGTON CARE CENTER had health inspection deficiencies?
On its most recent inspection, WASHINGTON CARE CENTER had 12 total deficiencies, including 0 classified as severe.
How many beds does WASHINGTON CARE CENTER have?
WASHINGTON CARE CENTER has 165 certified beds.
Nearby Nursing Homes
- KIN ON HEALTH CARE CENTER — 4/5 — 1.6 mi
- TRANSITIONAL CARE CENTER OF SEATTLE — 4/5 — 1.6 mi
- SEATTLE MEDICAL POST ACUTE CARE — 3/5 — 2.4 mi
- THE TERRACES AT SKYLINE — 3/5 — 2.7 mi
- CAROLINE KLINE GALLAND HOME — 5/5 — 2.9 mi
- BAILEY-BOUSHAY HOUSE — 4/5 — 3.5 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.