FPoor · score 18/100 · #180 of 191 in Washington
Ballard Center
820 Northwest 95Th Street, Seattle, WA 98117 · 142 certified beds · For profit - Limited Liability company
Staffing 3.4 nurse hours per resident-daybottom quarter in Washington
30 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 180)bottom quarter
No fines or payment denials in 3 years
Why Ballard Center is graded F
Each metric below is percentile-ranked against Washington nursing homes in the same size band (large, 142 beds), then weighted. The score is the weighted sum; A ≥ 72, B ≥ 58, C ≥ 42, D ≥ 28, F below. Nothing here can be edited or paid for.
Ballard Center at a Glance
F
18/100
Nurse staffing · weight 30Total nurse hours per resident per day, as reported to CMS (PBJ). Raw: 3.44 h.
1<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Health inspections · weight 30Health deficiencies cited at the last standard survey and complaint surveys, weighted by severity. Raw: 180.
24<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Quality measures · weight 25CMS quality-measure rating: falls, pressure ulcers, rehospitalisation, antipsychotic use. Raw: 3.
12<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Penalties · weight 15Fines and payment denials in the last three years. Raw: $0 fines, 1 denials.
51<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>CMS overall star ratingMedicare's own 1–5 rating, shown for reference; not part of our grade.
2/5Data: CMS Care Compare, as of Aug 1, 2026 · graded Sep 11, 2026 · peer group: Washington, large facilities · CMS record 505042 · How we grade.
Facility details
Address820 Northwest 95Th Street, Seattle, WA 98117
Phone2067820100
CountyKing
OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company
Certified beds142
AcceptsMedicare Medicaid
Special Focus FacilityNo
Higher-graded nursing homes nearby
1
Fircrest Nursing Facility - Seattle, WA · 110 beds
- Staffing 9.3 nurse hours per resident-day — top 10% in Washington
- 9 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 52) — above median
2
Queen Anne Healthcare - Seattle, WA · 120 beds
- Staffing 4.8 nurse hours per resident-day — top quarter in Washington
- 8 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 32) — top quarter
3
Caroline Kline Galland Home - Seattle, WA · 205 beds
- Staffing 6.2 nurse hours per resident-day — top 10% in Washington
- 19 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 120) — below median
A grade is a shortlist tool, not medical or legal advice. Visit the facility, ask for the latest survey report, and talk to residents' families before choosing.