DBelow average · score 38/100 · #138 of 191 in Washington
Washington Care Center
2821 South Walden Street, Seattle, WA 98144 · 165 certified beds · For profit - Limited Liability company
Staffing 3.7 nurse hours per resident-daybottom quarter in Washington
14 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 96)above median
$52,007 in fines in 3 years
Why Washington Care Center is graded D
Each metric below is percentile-ranked against Washington nursing homes in the same size band (large, 165 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.
Washington Care Center at a Glance
D
38/100
Nurse staffing · weight 30Total nurse hours per resident per day, as reported to CMS (PBJ). Raw: 3.67 h.
16<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: 96.
53<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: 4.
38<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Penalties · weight 15Fines and payment denials in the last three years. Raw: $52,007 fines, 0 denials.
49<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 505017 · How we grade.
Facility details
Address2821 South Walden Street, Seattle, WA 98144
Phone2067252800
CountyKing
OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company
Certified beds165
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.